Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV)

18 Oct Common Visions for the Universities of the Future

Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV)
2009

How will the Danish universities be prepared to meet the challenges they are facing due to globalization? How do we develop universities that strengthen Denmark as a knowledge nation? What role should universities play in society? With increasing international competition we need strong universities that share a common goal. ATV recommends that universities take more responsibility, discuss additional funding models and have a better dialogue with industry.

18 Oct Science in School – a new beginning Visions for the technical and scientific education in School Danish

Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV)
2010

Like in most western societies the Danish students in general are more interested in social sciences and in the arts than in technology and science. However, Denmark - like the rest of Europe - needs more scientists. To achieve that goal ATV has set up a vision for improving science education in compulsory school. The main tools are: Better education of science teachers, more science lessons in the early school years and integrated science education in compulsory school.

18 Oct The Value-Creating University – From Enclave to Key Role

Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV)
2012

In order to strengthen Denmark’s position in the era of globalisation, ATV in this report sums up the unique position of the 8 Danish universities as to becoming a vital driving force in society as knowledge is the key to excelling in international competition. The report focuses on 4 themes: The financial issue – from expense to investment in knowledge; the university as driver for knowledge exchange; education and talent strategy; growth-creating leadership.

18 Oct Devising an Educational Barometer for University Educations

Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV)
2014

The most important value-stream of the Danish universities are their graduates. The graduates must be educated at the highest level possible, given the resources at hand. In this report, ATV analyses central elements in the master degrees obtainable at Danish universities – elements such as professionalism, competency, capabilities, scientific level, value-creation and international comparability.

18 Oct Recruitment of school teachers with science as main subject

Danish Academy of Technical Sciences (ATV)
2014

Too few young people chose to educate themselves as school teachers with science as main subject. The report sum up experiences from a conference and smaller follow up meetings. In this report, ATV gives recommendations for action to main stakeholders in order to make the education more attractive.