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German universities’ teaching in English is unavoidably flawed

Limited fluency and cultural concerns could lead to a backlash against German institutions’ pitch to the international market, says Brian Bloch

By Brian Bloch

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The test aims to flag potential that school-leaving exams miss. But not all applicants to the hugely oversubscribed courses are cheering, says Brian Bloch

By Brian Bloch

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Reward quality, not student numbers, German science council urges

Universities should focus on standards as enrolments stagnate, says Science and Humanities Council

By Emily Dixon

2 February

Online offerings fuel rapid rise of German private universities

More prepared to pay for education because of innovations in flexible learning, despite demographic shifts that are harming public sector

By Ben Upton

1 May

Neglect of teaching may be common in Germany – but punishment less so

Despite a court’s endorsement of controversial virologist Alexander Kekulé’s suspension, suspicions linger that it is politically motivated, says Brian Bloch

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Despite a court’s endorsement of controversial virologist Alexander Kekulé’s suspension, suspicions linger that it is politically motivated, says Brian Bloch

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