Expanded academic offerings in universities across Thuringia - Increased qualification opportunities at universities in Thuringia
In the academic year of 2021, Thuringian universities witnessed a nine-year high in the number of habilitations, a significant milestone in the career progression of researchers. The Statistical Office in Erfurt reported a total of 41 habilitations, an increase from the previous year.
Seven of these habilitants were from the field of mathematics and natural sciences, while the field with the second highest number of habilitants was human medicine and health sciences, with 17. Unfortunately, no specific information was provided about the number of habilitants from interdisciplinary fields, non-scientific fields such as education, business, or humanities, or other scientific fields like engineering, agriculture, or arts.
The University of Jena recorded the highest number of habilitations among Thuringian universities, followed closely by the University of Erfurt. Interestingly, no habilitants were recorded from the fields of social sciences, economics, or law last year.
The gender distribution of habilitants in Thuringian universities last year saw 22 men and 19 women obtaining teaching qualifications in scientific fields. However, more detailed insights into gender distribution, average age, and field-specific trends would require consulting specific university reports or academic databases.
The average age of researchers who obtained a teaching qualification in a scientific field at Thuringian universities last year was 43.5 years old. It is worth noting that the highest number of habilitations at Thuringian universities was recorded in 2017, with nearly two-thirds (68.3 percent) of the habilitations last year taking place at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena.
While specific data for Thuringian universities is not readily available, it is important to note that trends in habilitations can vary widely by field. In many academic fields, there is a general trend of underrepresentation of women, especially in higher academic positions. Efforts are being made to improve gender equality, but specific data for Thuringian universities would require detailed statistical analysis.
For those seeking more precise data, it might be beneficial to contact the universities directly or consult with academic boards responsible for tracking these metrics.
The increased number of habilitations in 2021 at Thuringian universities, especially in the fields of mathematics and natural sciences, highlights the importance of adhering to the community policy regarding research and learning. This data gap in interdisciplinary fields, education, and self-development, as well as other scientific fields like engineering, agriculture, or arts, could be addressed through extensive research to establish a comprehensive education-and-self-development policy.
