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2015.02.12 | Events
Seminar by Martin W. Wallin on information technology and open innovation
Professor Martin W. Wallin from the Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg visits the School of Business and Social Sciences at Aarhus University in late February and presents new research about the hidden value of IT investments for process innovation performance
2015.02.05 | Research news
New report paves the way to lower absence levels at vocational schools
A new research report identifies the common causes of absence in students at the Danish vocational institutions and thereby contributes with knowledge about what the school managers and teachers should pay particular attention to in connection with the vocational school reform, which comes into force in August.
2015.02.05 | Research news
Gender balance at vocational schools will lower drop-out rates
Male and female students at the Danish vocational schools thrive better when they are equal in numbers, and they are less inclined to skip class
2015.02.05 | Research news
Dedicated vocational school teachers strengthen the students
The new reform of the Danish vocational education system aims to lower the level of student absence by changing the admission requirements and the structure of the education and training programmes. New research among 280 classes shows that the teachers’ level of commitment and excitement about teaching is crucial for the students’ learning…
2015.02.05 | Research news
Class composition in vocational schools is crucial for lowering absence levels and increasing student welfare
Danish vocational education and training institutions will be able to attract more committed students and lower the student absence level if they make efforts to combine classes strategically based on gender and the students’ level of work and educational experience
2015.02.03 | People
New PhD student joins the Department of Business Administration
Emma Perriton Strand begins her PhD studies 1 February 2015.