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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Working together to find solutions to water scarcity: 50 years of German-Israeli cooperation in water technology
Climate change presents new challenges for water management in Germany. In this context, water reuse is becoming increasingly important as a means of coping with local and regional water shortages. Israel's long-standing experience in this field…
Robotics Institute Germany established
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding a central contact point for robotics in Germany, the Robotics Institute Germany (RIG). The BMBF is providing initial funding of 20 million EUR to the RIG for a period of four years. The…
DAAD and DLR successful in attracting international research talent: Joint Research Fellowship Programme awards 500th scholarship
Since 2008, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) have been bringing excellent doctoral students and post-docs to Germany for research stays. The 500th scholarship has now been awarded in the joint…
OECD Artificial Intelligence Review of Germany
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) presented a comprehensive report on the state of artificial intelligence (AI) in Germany to the German government. The report provides a detailed analysis of the German AI ecosystem…
My Guide Campus: DAAD further develops digital orientation and preparation services for international students
With "My GUIDE Campus" the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is developing a new web service to accompany international prospective and current students on their way to Germany and to support German universities in attracting international…
Skilled Immigration Act: changes for foreign skilled professionals
New provisions under the Skilled Immigration Act came into effect with new rules for skill recognition, employment and immigration. They provide simplifications for international students, apprentices and skilled professionals from non-EU countries. …
German federal goverment: Discussion paper for the 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Following the expiry of Horizon Europe, the current EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, the 10th Framework Propgramme (FP10) will come into effect in 2028, providing the basis for European research and innovation funding. For that…
Leibniz Institute DSMZ: German research institute provides foundation for global antibiotics research
The Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany is home to numerous microorganisms relevant for environmental research and biotechnology. Among those are antibiotic-resistant bacteria,…
Federal Report on Research and Innovation 2024
The new Federal Report on Research and Innovation (BuFI) presents current goals and priorities of the research and innovation policy of the German Federal Government and the Länder for the current reporting period and provides information on specific…
