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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Two Minutes in a Research Wonderland: New Short Film on Germany’s Research and Innovation Environment
As part of its “Research in Germany” initiative, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research has released a short film on Germany’s research and innovation environment. The clip presents Germany as an open and diverse country which offers unique…
German-Japanese battery research: New projects launched
Germany and Japan have been successfully researching secondary battery systems for many years. Four new German-Japanese research projects were launched on January 1st, 2022.
More international AI specialists for Germany: Konrad Zuse Schools selected
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is using funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to extend its promotion of young AI talents in Germany. Three consortia have just been selected, each of which will accordingly…
Light materials for electrical vehicles: One-year meeting of EU-Project LEVIS
The aim of LEVIS is to develop lightweight components for electric vehicles using eco-design and circular approaches. In March 2022, the one-year meeting of the HORIZON 2020 funded LEVIS project took place remotely. The meeting served to review the…
National Academic Contact Point Ukraine: DAAD launches Ukraine Aid website
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on April 11th launched the website of the "National Academic Contact Point Ukraine". The platform offers comprehensive information and assistance for Ukrainian students and researchers.
Green Talents Forum 2022 now open for applications
Join a prestigious network of renowned scientists, get to know Germany’s hubs of sustainability research and promote your innovative ideas.
More than money: strong research capacity can back Germany’s political engagement in global health
Germany’s national as well as international health funding have significantly increased in recent years, making Germany the largest donor of the World Health Organization (WHO) with a contribution of approx. 850 bn EUR in 2020-21. The GLOHRA Engaged…
German Research Foundation Supports “Action Plan for Diamond Open Access”
On 17 March 2022 the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) signed an action plan to promote science-driven open access publishing infrastructures. The “Action Plan for Diamond Open Access” is an initiative by Science…
Experts commission releases 2022 Report on Research, Innovation and Technological Performance in Germany
On 9 March 2022, the Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation handed over its annual Report on Research, Innovation and Technological Performance in Germany to Bettina Stark-Watzinger, Federal Minister for Education and Research.
