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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
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.
Taking EU-Africa Innovation Cooperation to the Next Level: Steinbeis Europa Zentrum coordinates EU-Project SEADE
On 29th January, a consortium of 10 African and European partners kickstarted the next chapter in EU Africa innovation cooperation. The project SEADE, short for ‘Strengthening the Europe-Africa Digital Ecosystem through Increased R&I Cooperation’…
Manifesto "Reclaiming Europe": Call for increased European cooperation
Die Junge Akademie and the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW), together with a number of partner institutions, are publishing the manifesto "Reclaiming Europe". The manifesto outlines the role and social responsibility of…
Centre for East European and International Studies Initiated Europe-Wide Research Network ERDAM on War-Induced Migration from Russia
In the Emerging Russian Diasporas and Anti-war Movements (ERDAM) research network, researchers from various European countries will work together to investigate war-induced migration from Russia with a particular focus on pro-democracy and peace…
