What began as a service point has grown into a central hub of collaboration. The Zentraleinrichtung Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung und Kooperation or ZEWK at the TU Berlin. Today we will discover the purpose of this amazing place.
ZEWK is the central service and contact point. It is for those interested in scientific further education. It is also for cooperation with citizens. Also cooperation with actors from science is possible here. Furthermore, ZEWK has partnerships with the economy, the working world and society.
ZEWK acts as a mediator. It provides professional advice in its thematic areas. ZEWK works according to the guiding principle. This principle is sustainable development. The aim is to develop sustainable solutions. This benefits future generations.
But what exactly does the Zentraleinrichtung Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung und Kooperation do? The ZEWK carries out scientific training courses. The target groups are those described above. It designs further education for older adults. These are adults in post-employment. It also designs career-oriented interdisciplinary courses. These courses are for university staff.
ZEWK promotes regional integration. It does this through projects, networks and measures. These build competence. This promotes the use of science. It fosters economic development in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. This is done in cooperation with actors. Actors come from companies, the working world and society.
Scientific continuing education is interdisciplinary. Cooperation between science and society is also interdisciplinary. ZEWK actively involves actors from the professional field. This ensures practical relevance.
Did you know the dghd accredited ZEWK? ZEWK offers the introductory course Teaching for University’s Best. The curriculum is called Promotion of the Quality of Teaching. The accreditation commission granted this in 2018. This seal guarantees professional standards.
Since 2013, the online teaching team at ZEWK has supported digital learning. This is also called e-learning at the TU Berlin. The BANA guest student program is offered by ZEWK. This program is an attractive study for people aged 45 and over. BANA stands for Berliner Modell: Ausbildung f\u00fcr nachberufliche Aktivit\u00e4ten. That is, the Berlin Model: Education for post-professional activities. BANA provides access to scientific findings. The aim is to gain skills. Skills are for post-professional activities. This includes civic engagement and initiatives.
So, as we stand here, we can appreciate that the Zentraleinrichtung Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung und Kooperation or ZEWK, serves as a bridge. The ZEWK connects the academic world. It connects science and society. This prepares us for future challenges. It embodies lifelong learning. It highlights the power of collaboration.