Science-practice transfer

Zoom e.V. works on the development and transfer of practical expertise as well as in fostering competency in policy-making in the field of social and labour market policy. Our goal is to make scientific methods and knowledge available for practical use in society. A good foundation and expertise in know-how is a prerequisite for developing appropriate and realizable solutions and concepts for current assignments in the field of social and labour market policy.

With reference to the ideas of the "reflexive action research," science-practice transfer not only means the transfer of knowledge in the direction of practice; in close exchange with actors in each specific field, we also support reflection on existing practice and its fundamental concepts with regard to methods of empirical social sciences and to general theory. Through this reflexive process, knowledge that is relevant and transferable to practice can be generated and used for developing solution-oriented concepts.

Science-practice transfer in this sense has been and remains a central aspect of many projects of Zoom e.V. Our science-practice projects are often a link between theory and practice that are based on the debates and networks of actors; we offer important input in both directions.

Employment Compact for Older People int the Region of Göttingen
Zoom e.V. will work together with 29 organisations in the Employment Compact "50plus - experience you can count on!". With scientific studies, integration and prevention the Compact will improve the employment situation of older people in the region of Göttingen.

Project "Instruments & Effects"
The connection of employment policy and support for a social and cultural infrastructure and its employment potential were both points of departure and arrival in this EU-funded project.

Project "A lifeline for senior citizens in Germany"
Possibilities for an easy-access lifeline service (telephone/email) for senior citizens were examined through a survey of the demands together with a colloquium of experts in the field, which was supported by the German Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth. Currently, we are working on a concept and the future implementation of such a lifeline service.

Project "Daphne - YiES"
Daphne - YiES examines good practise in schools in coping with inter-culturalism and conflicts in four EU-member states.

Project "CREE - Create Equality in Education"
CREE analysed activities in European schools against discrimination.