Projects
Ongoing projects
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2026
BLP Mechtronik – BLP Industrial Mechatronics: Advancing TVET in Namibia through the Introduction of an Industrial Mechatronics Qualification
The GIZ project supports the introduction of a practice-oriented, competency-based qualification in industrial mechatronics in Namibia. Working with Namibian vocational training centres and the Namibia University of Science and Technology, the Institute Technology and Education at the University of Bremen has trained teachers and developed curricula and teaching materials. The professional development programme combined short courses, online training and mentoring with action-based learning. The aim is to establish the programme as a lasting part of Namibia’s vocational education and training system and broaden career opportunities in technical occupations. The project is funded by BMZ through the German Government and Federal States Programme and co-financed by the federal state of Bremen.
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2024–2027
ISOV – Innovative Skills for an Old Vocation
Like all sectors, the industrial footwear manufacturing sector is also facing the megatrends of globalisation, digitalisation and sustainability. Work processes are changing – and so both initial and continuing vocational training must change as well.
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2024–2027
VETAssIst – Artificial Intelligence as a VET Teaching Assistant
The ‘Artificial Intelligence as VET Teacher Assistant’ (VETAssIst) project is supported by the Erasmus+ KA220-VET funding scheme. Our aim is to further develop vocational education and training by integrating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) into the day-to-day work of vocational education and training teachers.
Dr. Vivian Harberts Dr. Andreas Saniter
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2024–2027
CESynergy – Circular Economy Pathways for the Energy Transition
Challenges of the energy transition - - - The energy sector is at a critical juncture: electricity supply systems are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. In transitioning the energy supply from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, it is not only the technological and environmental aspects that must be taken into account, but also the necessary material resources.
Dr. Vivian Harberts Myrthe Reinsberg Dr. Andreas Saniter Dr. Julia Tietjen
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2024–2026
FUESE – Strengthening Outreach within the Social Ecosystem of Universities in Central America
In recent years, universities in Central America have undergone profound changes as a result of globalisation, the shift towards a knowledge-based society and advances in information and communication technologies. These changes particularly affect their remit, their governance and their social role. The FUESE project aims to modernise university continuing education by reforming institutional policies and practices in order to strengthen their impact on the socio-economic environment in the region. The project is being implemented in three phases, with all partners involved in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and institutionalisation of a new model designed to improve the effectiveness of university continuing education.
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
Completed projects
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2015–2017
P4LLL-Tec – Partnerships for lifelong learning in engineering and technology
The project examined different models of cooperation between VET and higher education stakeholders designed to enable coherent learning pathways from initial training to university level and improve permeability between educational sectors.
Dr. Ursel Hauschildt Dr. Klaus Ruth PD Dr. Rainer Bremer
Department: Prof. Dr. Falk Howe
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2014–2017
WSF China – Workforce Skill Formation and Innovation at the Shop-Floor Level in China
Problem statement: While German companies increasingly internationalise, German VET research remains nationally focused or, at most, European. Little is therefore known about how companies abroad develop and train shop-floor workers in different socio-cultural and political environments. Objectives: The exploratory project sought insights into VET internationally, beyond familiar national and European boundaries.
Dr. Larissa Holle Dr. Klaus Ruth
Department: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Michael Gessler
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2013–2017
EcoBRU – Ecological Education for Belarus, Russia and Ukraine
The project promotes lifelong learning in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine for vocational school and general school teachers. It develops and delivers e-learning continuing education courses on environmental education, supporting the three governments' efforts to embed environmental education throughout their education systems.