Institute for Trade and Innovation

Institute for Trade and Innovation

 

Creating IfTI Research Opportunities at the Faculty’s International Week

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An inspiring panel discussion about Erasmus+ with State Secretary Volker Schebesta, Herrenknecht AG founder and CEO Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht and University of Cambridge Fellow Dr. Henning Meyer moderated by the IfTI Head Prof. Andreas Klasen was a highlight of the Faculty of Business and Industrial Engineering’s International Week in October 2017.

(f.l.) Dr. Henning Meyer, Dr.-Ing. E.h. Martin Herrenknecht, Volker Schebesta MdL, Prof. Dr. Andreas Klasen

In addition, there was an extensive research exchange with academics from Offenburg partner universities such as the University of Burgos (Spain), HAMK (Finland) and Northumbria University (United Kingdom). The International Week also created new research opportunities for the Institute for Trade and Innovation.

Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe, in particular providing opportunities to study and gain experience abroad. The aim of Erasmus+ is to contribute to the Europe 2020 strategy for growth, jobs, social equity and inclusion. Studying abroad is a central part of Erasmus+ in order to create a positive effect on later job prospects. It is also an opportunity to improve language skills, gain self-confidence and independence and immerse yourself in a new culture.