Institutes, affiliated institutes and centres of excellence
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences combines applied research with social engagement and practice-oriented knowledge transfer. Institutes, affiliated institutes and centres of excellence pool specialist expertise and strengthen collaboration with industry, academia and society.
Institutes
Institut für demokratische Kultur (IdK)
The Institute for Democratic Culture (IdK) at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences aims to support the democratic shaping of social change in Saxony-Anhalt through applied research. This encompasses both the academic monitoring and evaluation of democratic transformation strategies and the investigation of phenomena that threaten democracy.
Affiliated institutes
INVITE - Institut für Versorgungsforschung, Intervention, Therapie und Evaluation e. V.
INVITE offers a wide range of opportunities for involvement in clinical practice and research. Furthermore, INVITE provides a platform for initiating and carrying out health services research in its many facets. INVITE also sees itself as a provider of continuing professional development and training events in the fields of psychotherapy, diagnostics and rehabilitation research.
KinderStärken e. V.
KinderStärken e. V. has been an institute at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences for more than 10 years. Its remit is to put current topics in applied childhood studies into practice through innovative solutions and projects originating from the university. The experience gained in this process feeds back into the university in a cycle, helping to spark practical discussions which, in turn, lead to further research and relevant projects.
Centres of excellence
Kompetenzzentrum Inklusive Bildung Sachsen-Anhalt
The Saxony-Anhalt Centre of Excellence for Inclusive Education develops and delivers educational programmes created by and in collaboration with people with disabilities. As qualified education professionals, they convey the lived experiences, needs and specific perspectives of people with disabilities. This helps to raise awareness amongst students, teachers, subject specialists and management staff on an equal footing.
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Through research, consultancy and professional development, the KFB supports the expertise of professionals (early years educators, nursery managers, specialist advisers, and experts from funding bodies and public authorities), promotes a needs-based and cost-effective provision structure, and raises awareness amongst the media, specialist organisations and society at large of the importance of early years education.
