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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
University-Industry Collaboration and Its Impact on Manufacturing
In Germany and the U.S., universities play a major economic role by collaborating with local industry and attracting new investments to the region. On November 7, 2012, at the German Center for Research and Innovation, a panel of German and U.S.…
Health Information Technology: Electronic Medical Records and Beyond
Electronic medical records (EMRs) have the potential to make a significant impact on the quality of health care: They facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care and sustainably reduce costs by bridging time and distance between health providers…
Fraunhofer opens representative offices in India
As a partner to German industry, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft needs to gain experience in the most important production nations – which include India. On October 30, Fraunhofer opened its branch in Bangalore.
TU Berlin in El Gouna: Opening Ceremony of the First Academic Year
Technische Universität Berlin's new campus was officially inaugurated in El Gouna, Egypt on October 28, 2012. It took only six short years to complete this transnational project, from its inception to the inauguration of a brand-new campus. TU Berlin…
Hasso Plattner Institute: Foreign Minister Westerwelle Patron of Internet Bridge Germany - China
The German Federal Government praised the collaborative work that has existed between Germany and China during the last ten years in the area of Tele-Teaching. The so called “Internet Bridge” is an expression of the aspiration to shape the future…
Project Implementation Office established at the Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation
Following an initiative proposed by Jordan’s Ministry of Water and Irrigation, the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the Jordanian Ministry of Water and Irrigation are currently developing an extensive programme designed to…
2.3 million Dollar funding for HIV vaccine development: RUB researchers want to trick immune system
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports the research for a vaccine against the HI-Virus at the University in Bochum with $2.3 million.
Animal Globalism: Zoos, Slaughterhouses, and the City in the 19th Century
What characterizes a modern metropolis? Have you ever thought about the zoo or the slaughterhouse as a marker of global economics and culture in metropolitan areas? On October 25, 2012, at 7 p.m., Prof. Dorothee Brantz will discuss the links between…
Health Information Technology: Electronic Medical Records and Beyond
From mobile health applications to medication adherence algorithms, electronic medical records (EMRs) will have a significant impact on the future of health care. Panelists from health service, ICT, pharma, and health care policy will discuss EMR…
