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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Researching Ethical Artificial Intelligence at the Universities of Bonn and Cambridge
To ensure artificial intelligence (AI) supports core human values, the German philanthropic foundation Stiftung Mercator has awarded a 3.8 million Euro grant to a collaboration between the Universities of Bonn and Cambridge. The project, ‘Desirable…
German Alliance for Global Health Research (GLOHRA) celebrates its second year of supporting collaboration in global health research
GLOHRA is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) which supports interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration in global health research.
European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems ELLIS: First ELLIS Institute in Tübingen gets go-ahead
With a funding of 100 million euros over a period of 10 years, the Hector foundation paves the way for the establishment of an ELLIS institute in Tübingen, Germany. The state of Baden-Württemberg is contributing an additional 25 million euros and…
Research in Germany: A redesign of research marketing relating to Germany
The ‘Research in Germany – Land of Ideas’ initiative has received a makeover. This involved the website that markets Germany as a research location being extensively reworked to persuade more international researchers to benefit from the diverse…
IMPRS SusMet: New international Max Planck research school for sustainable metallurgy approved
The Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung (MPIE) together with partner institutions have successfully applied for a new doctoral programme supported by the Max Planck Society. The "International Max Planck Research School on Sustainable Metallurgy"…
New Application Round for MuseumsLab: Knowledge Exchange Program for Museum Professionals in Africa and EU
TheMuseumsLab program, launched in May 2021, will enter its second round next year. Interested individuals have until 23 January 2022 to apply. TheMuseumsLab is a platform for shared learning, exchange and education on the future of museums in Africa…
Dutch-German Cooperation to champion quantum internet: Fraunhofer and QuTech signed memorandum of understanding
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the Dutch research center QuTech - a collaboration of TU Delft and TNO - are joining forces in the fields of quantum communication and quantum information networks. Together, they are positioning themselves as leading…
Joint statement of German Rectors' Conference and fife university associations on supporting and promoting international collaboration
Together with the American Council on Education, Universities Australia, Universities Canada, Universities New Zealand and Universities UK International, the German Rectors' Conference HRK has formulated a joint statement on supporting and promoting…
Leuphana University Lüneburg head new UNESCO network for sustainability education and social change
UNESCO announces a new global UNITWIN cooperation programme Education for Sustainable Development and Social Change. Six renowned universities from Canada, Costa Rica, Germany, Greece and South Africa will work together in it. The global network,…
