Helping refugees gain the skills for higher education - Explainables x Unibe KOMPASS program

The University of Bern's KOMPASS program recently featured a lecture by The Explainables on the topic of competency profiles. This lecture was part of the KOMPASS initiative, which aims to prepare refugee students for university education. The KOMPASS program is a two-semester preparatory course designed to help refugees gain the necessary skills for higher education at the University of Bern. It includes language courses, academic skills training, and mentoring.

Key Points from the Lecture

The Explainables explained that competency profiles outline the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for specific roles, helping students identify and develop necessary competencies. These profiles assist in personal development and employability, while also aiding organizations in recruitment and employee development.

The lecture provided refugee students with valuable insights into navigating their educational and professional paths, aligning with the University of Bern's mission to promote equal opportunities and reduce educational barriers for refugees.

The Explainables' lecture on competency profiles is a significant addition to the KOMPASS program, supporting refugee students' academic and professional success and enhancing the program's overall effectiveness in fostering an inclusive academic community.

New Collaboration with Humboldt Foundation

Explainables is delighted to announce a new and exciting collaboration with von Humboldt Stiftung, a leading company in the field of academic development.  This collaboration is a follow-up to our previous one with DAAD under the umbrella of the Alumniportal Deutschland and builds on the success of our previous workshops.

This time, we will be focusing on providing advanced workshops for early career academics on proposal writing and personal branding. We understand that as early career academics progress in their careers, the expectations and standards for grant proposals and personal branding also increase. Therefore, it is essential for them to be equipped with the advanced skills and strategies to excel in these areas.

The workshops will feature our experienced Explainables facilitator Dr. Daniel Angerhausen, who will share his experiences and insights on proposal writing and personal branding. As usual for our workshops, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive exercises and group discussions, allowing them to immediately apply the concepts learned in the workshops to their own work and in real-world situations.

We believe that by providing advanced workshops and mentoring opportunities, we can help early career academics take their communication skills to the next level and make a greater impact in their fields. We encourage early career academics who are looking to improve their proposal writing and personal branding skills to take advantage of this opportunity and register for the workshops today.

We're excited to be working with von Humboldt Stiftung on this important initiative, and we look forward to helping early career academics communicate their work more effectively and reach new heights of success. If you are an early career academic and would like to learn more about our workshops or mentoring program, please visit our website or contact us directly. We would be happy to hear from you!