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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Tropical viral diseases: European project of the University of Bayreuth studies the influence of biological diversity
As a result of climate change, mosquito-borne viral diseases are penetrating ever further into Europe. A joint project coordinated by the University of Bayreuth is investigating for the first time how this trend is influenced and even controlled by…
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) launches “Bavarian Center for Applied Research and Technology with Latin America” (AWARE)
On February 10, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) launched the “Bavarian Center for Applied Research and Technology with Latin America” (AWARE) together with Bavarian Minister of State for Science and Art and numerous national and international…
New Postgraduate Academy to strengthen basic research in Africa
Strengthening basic research in African countries – this is the goal of the new postgraduate academy in the Mali city of Bamako – in particular in the humanities and social sciences. The academy, which was financed by the Gerda Henkel Foundation and…
InnoHealth China: The winners have been chosen
The InnoHealth China Campaign looked for the most innovative ideas in AI, telemedicine, precision healthcare, biotechnology and drug discovery and healthy food. Now the winners of the Call for Ideas & Innovation have been chosen: Seven tandems, each…
Connecting internationalisation and social responsibility: New DAAD study published
In recent years, Germany has made great progress in internationalising higher education. But how can internationalisation contribute towards solving urgent problems in society such as the integration of refugees, radicalisation, populism or…
Tackling social inequality – European foundations support global cooperation in research with 11.6 million Euro
Together with other foundations throughout Europe, the Volkswagen Foundation is supporting international teams of researchers seeking solutions to some major global challenges. Four calls for proposals are being organized under the umbrella of the…
70th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting: Around 70 Laureates set to meet with young scientists from 100 countries
Besides the exchange of the award winners with more than 600 young scientists from about 100 countries, the programme includes the adoption of the "Lindau Guidelines for Global, Sustainable and Open Science in the 21st Century" and an interim review…
New report: International Student Barometer 2018 (2019)
"Findings from the International Student Barometer 2018 (2019)" provides useful information for German higher eduction institutions seeking to enhance their international students‘ experience and to further develop their marketing strategies.
World of the future: FCHgo! launches international school contest on fuel cells and hydrogen
The contest “World of the future: the best FCH application” aims at raising awareness and interest in fuel cells and hydrogen technologies (FCH) among teachers, schoolchildren and their families. How could future applications of fuel cells and…
