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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
European Research Area (ERA): Country Report 2023 Germany published
The Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe requires the European Commission to prepare annual reports on each Member State’s progress in the implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) agenda. In this context, the European Commission has…
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and South Korea expand collaboration in battery cell and semiconductor technology
The cooperation is part a comprehensive international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The aim is to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor…
Global Core Biodata Resources: international recognition of DSMZ databases
Four global and three European awards, received by scientific databases developed at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH, underline the recognition of the institute’s new role as an infrastructure for…
Ten years of German Research Chairs for Mathematics in Africa
From 16 to 22 March, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in South Africa celebrated its 20th anniversary. State Secretary Sabine Döring opened the "German Research Days" – two days dedicated to the German Research Chairs at AIMS.
UK and Germany strengthen science and research links
The UK Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan, and German Federal Minister of Education and Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger signed a Joint Declaration of Intent committing both countries to broadening and deepening their science and…
German Academic Exchange Service promotes the recruitment and qualification of international talents
From April, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will be supporting over one hundred universities across Germany in qualifying international students as future specialists. 114 projects have currently been selected as part of the "Campus…
DAAD promotes interdisciplinary Ukrainian studies
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is funding the establishment of two centres for interdisciplinary Ukrainian studies at German universities. A network led by the European University Viadrina and the project of the University of Regensburg…
Experts commission releases 2024 Report on Research, Innovation and Technological Performance in Germany
On 28 February 2024, the Commission of Experts for Research and Innovation presented its annual Report on Research, Innovation and Technological Performance in Germany to Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The report was presented to the public the following…
Humboldt Colloquium "Sustainable Futures" in San Francisco
About 100 researchers from all disciplines will get together in San Francisco at the invitation of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation from 29 February to 2 March.
