Dresden University of Applied Sciences is pleased to continue its dialogue with Saxony Economic Development Corporation (Wirtschaftsförderung Sachsen GmbH). For the second time, Rector, Dr. habil. Heike Zimmermann-Timm met with representatives of Saxony Economic Development—this time at Dresden University of Applied Sciences.
The meeting focused on key issues shaping the future of Saxony as a centre for higher education and business, including securing a skilled workforce, fostering innovation, advancing knowledge and technology transfer, and exploring ways to strengthen collaboration between universities and industry.
A subsequent tour of the campus illustrated how Dresden University of Applied Sciences is already putting these priorities into practice. Practice-oriented teaching, innovative degree programmes, close cooperation with industry, and a strong commitment to knowledge and technology transfer are defining characteristics of the university.
Private Universities as Drivers of Innovation in Saxony
Coinciding with the meeting, the German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat) published its latest recommendations on the role of private universities. The report highlights their significant contribution to securing skilled talent, promoting knowledge and technology transfer, and supporting regional transformation.
For Dresden University of Applied Sciences, these recommendations provide important affirmation. Many of the priorities identified by the Council as essential for the future are already being actively implemented at the university in close collaboration with partners from industry and society.
The meeting between Rector, Dr. habil. Heike Zimmermann-Timm and Saxony Economic Development underscores the importance of ongoing dialogue in strengthening Saxony's position as a leading location for higher education and business. Both partners aim to continue this exchange and translate shared ideas into concrete projects and long-term collaborations.