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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Pioneering climate researcher: Schellnhuber receives highest-ranking awards
For his world-leading contributions to Earth system science and for the transfer of scientific insight into policy, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), will this autumn receive several…
Baden-Württemberg Stiftung: English-language website now online
The website of the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung is now available in English, in line with the foundation‘s goal to reach international audience. Visitors can find selected information about projects, programmes, and tenders, or download publications at…
Biotech, Food and the Future
Better Living Through Science: A discussion on plant biotechnology - how biotech crops could feed the world’s growing population and how the development of gluten-free wheat might bring hope to celiac disease sufferers – at the German Center for…
New webinar "Facets of Science" starting 6 September on the Alumniportal Deutschland
The webinar will be addressing the role of science and research in development and sustainability, business and technology.
Fraunhofer opens Center for Systems Biotechnology in Chile
On September 1, 2011 the Chilean Minister of the Economy, Mr Pablo Longueira and Professor Bullinger officially opened Fraunhofer´s first research center in South America. The new ´Fraunhofer Center for Systems Biotechnology´ has been established in…
Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut designated as Reference Centre of the FAO
With immediate effect the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Federal Research Institute for Animal Health (FLI) takes over the function of a Reference Centre of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization FAO for influenza in animals and Newcastle disease.…
FIZ CHEMIE and CINF Announce the Winners of their 2011 Scholarship for Scientific Excellence
On Sunday, August 28 at the Fall 2011 ACS National Meeting in Denver FIZ CHEMIE and CINF revealed the identities of the 3 winners of this years "FIZ CHEMIE-CINF Scholarship for Scientific Excellence". The scholarship honors junior scientists who make…
Escalating Norwegian participation in FP7
More than 900 projects in the EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) now have Norwegian partners. Norway’s participation in European research cooperation is growing ever stronger.
Finance Bill 2012: More funds for education
The Finance Bill for 2012 signals that education remains a high priority. The Danish government is prepared to increase the budget for education with 2, 6 billion Kroner.
