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Transfer Understanding

Our society defines itself as a knowledge-based civil society. It demands a constant development of its structures and institutions on the basis of scientific research. This implies the need of intensifying the transfer of research, especially in the social field. Conversely, research must respond to current challenges facing society. In general, the EvH has the responsibility to develop sustainable solution strategies for these future tasks. Accordingly, the EvH Bochum carries out its "Third Mission" in the development and implementation of social innovations.

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Research and teaching at the EvH Bochum have always been related to transfer. In training for social and ecclesiastical professions, the EvH traditionally focuses on getting into dialogue with society. It responds to current challenges and develops sustainable solution strategies for future social tasks. The interdisciplinarity and application orientation of research and teaching, which is typical of a university of applied sciences, and the value orientation typical of a protestant university are important characteristics of its "Third Mission". The main emphasis is on:

  • shaping an ageing society,
  • the inclusion of people with disabilities,
  • the integration of people with a history of migration or refugeeism, and
  • coping with increasing social segregation.

The main goal of the transfer activities is to contribute to the development and implementation of social innovations by using participatory formats. Social innovations are understood as changes in attitudes, social practices, institutions, and structures. Social innovations are based on the Christian-humanistic image of man and on the basic ethical principles of human rights, freedom, solidarity and social justice.

Social Innovation

Social innovations include changes in attitudes, social practices, institutions and structures. They pursue a twofold goal: on the one hand, they are intended to make a contribution to overcoming important social challenges, and on the other hand, they are intended to improve respect for human dignity and the respect, protection and realization of human rights.

This should enable the full, equal and self-determined participation of citizens – especially those who are at risk of exclusion with regard to their rights and social participation. Social entrepreneurship is seen as a possible way of fostering social innovations. Another important orientation framework is the social eco system, in which a broad spectrum of stakeholders with different interests and needs is involved.