Concept and strategy

Partner-centred xchange to jointly develop future-focused and sustainable solutions with partners from business, civil society, politics and culture – what does this mean? Upon what vision and values is our xchange strategy based? What structures are we creating to implement the strategy?

xchange at TU Darmstadt refers to the dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge, insights and technologies with partners from business, civil society, culture and politics, as well with partners from other academic institutions. We’re transforming the conventional definition of the third mission into xchange, a multidirectional approach. By doing so, we want to address the existential challenges our world faces as much as the needs and problems of our partners. Together, we’re initiating and shaping the trends of our time: xchange4transformation.

The basis of xchange rests on the vision, mission and values of TU Darmstadt.

Vision

xchange4transformation: With xchange, we’re making a major contribution towards the success of fundamental transformation processes. Together with our partners, we’re developing an effective and versatile innovation ecosystem. By doing so, we’re helping to shape our world and secure a high standard of living for current and future generations.

Mission

Academic freedom and social responsibility: Academic freedom and social responsibility form the basis for independence, objectivity and the credibility of our entire university and, by extension, for xchange as well.

Trust, respect and appreciation are hallmarks of our networks. Creativity, passion and a willingness to embrace change and transformation guide our day-to-day routines.

Values

Academic freedom and social responsibility: Academic freedom and social responsibility form the basis for independence, objectivity and the credibility of our entire university and, by extension, for xchange as well.

Trust, respect and appreciation are hallmarks of our networks. Creativity, passion and a willingness to embrace change and transformation guide our day-to-day routines.

xchange providers can be found throughout the university: in the departments, in central services and in administration. Close and trusted partnerships between these areas form the basis for successful xchange. To implement xchange, we’ve created tailored structures. We use appreciation, recognition and incentives to motivate all members and associates of TU Darmstadt to become involved with xchange.

xchange Advisory Board

The xchange Advisory Board advises the Vice President responsible for xchange on developing and implementing strategy, quality assurance and the achievement of objectives.

xchange Advisory Board

xchange circles and circle spokespersons

We form extremely dynamic, thematically defined xchange circles, through which our academics and staff who are working on relevant topics interact with partners from business, civil society, culture and politics.

When defining circles, we consider societal challenges (xchange4transformation), as well as the needs, challenges and problems of our partners (partner centricity).

Each xchange circle is represented externally and internally by a circle representative.

xchange clusters

xchange coordinators

In the departments, central services and directorates involved in xchange at TU Darmstadt, we appoint xchange coordinators. They act as xchange contact persons for the members of the particular organisational unit, the xchange office and the Executive Board.

xchange Office

The xchange Office is the first port-of-call for partners or potential partners. At the xchange office, we receive your enquiries, process them and pass them on to the appropriate colleagues where necessary.

xchange Office