Ms. Grietje Zimmermann
Technical University, Berlin
Ms. Grietje Zimmermann is a senior staff member at Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin), where she plays a leading role in international cooperation projects. She is currently the Work Package Lead for “Project Management and Governance” within the ENHANCE Alliance and also serves as Head of International Projects in TU Berlin’s Department of International Affairs.
Head of International Projects
- Based in the Department of International Affairs.
- Oversees project coordination and cooperation with the Global South.
- Focuses on building and managing international academic partnerships.
Work Package Lead – ENHANCE Alliance
- Responsible for “Project Management and Governance.”
- Coordinates governance structures across partner universities in Europe.
- Works to strengthen democratic and inclusive values in higher education collaboration.
Qualifications
- Expertise in international higher education management
- Strong background in project governance and EU-funded programs (e.g., Erasmus+, ENHANCE Alliance)
- Specialization in cooperation with institutions in Africa and other regions of the Global South
Her qualifications are more practical and project-oriented, emphasizing leadership in international academic collaboration rather than traditional research output.
Work Experience
TU Berlin – Head of International Projects
- Leads the Referat Internationale Projekte (International Projects Office).
- Coordinates strategic projects to advance TU Berlin’s global responsibility strategy.
- Acts as the central contact for cooperation with partner institutions in the Global South.
ENHANCE Alliance – Work Package Lead
- Oversees governance and project management structures across European partner universities.
- Ensures democratic, inclusive, and sustainable collaboration in higher education.
International Engagements
- In August 2023, visited Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana to strengthen TU Berlin’s partnership with the German-West African Centre (G-WAC).
Research & Thematic Areas
Ms. Zimmermann’s work is practice-oriented rather than academic research-focused. Her thematic areas include:
- Internationalization of Higher Education – strategies for global partnerships and mobility.
- Project Governance & Management – leadership in EU-funded and international cooperation projects.
- Global South Cooperation – fostering equitable collaboration with African universities and research centres.
- European University Alliances – contributing to ENHANCE Alliance’s governance and integration efforts.
Impact & Contributions
- Strengthens TU Berlin’s role in global responsibility and sustainable partnerships.
- Builds bridges between European universities and institutions in Africa.
- Promotes inclusive governance models in international academic collaborations.