Universities - in need of continual change and reform?

In English During the last few decades interdependencies between univrsities and the surrounding society have multiplied, making universities increasingly dependent on their environments. The number of of demands on and requirements of univesities from various sectors in society hav enot only grown in number but are also changing more quickly. This development affects universities which need increased flexibility and adaptability both in their overall government and contro, and in their organizational strucutre (i.e. schools and departments). Furthermore it has important implications for study programmes and curricula, which need to provide not only knowledge in relevant scientific disciplines but also trianing in abilities or skills required in working-life.