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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Photonic Technologies in Human-Machine-Interaction
Learn about novel trends in 3D sensing and the implementation of these sensors in robotics and advanced imaging systems based on the insect eye principle. This Leibniz Lecture will take place on September 14, 2016, at the German Center for Research…
The German Excellence Initiative as an Instrument to Further University-Industry Collaboration
Prof. Dr. Horst Hippler, President of the German Rectors’ Conference, and Ann Rosenberg, Vice President and Head of Global SAP University Alliances and SAP Next-Gen Consulting, will discuss the impact of university-industry partnerships at the German…
Five researchers receive Helmholtz International Fellow Awards
The Helmholtz Association has selected five outstanding international scientists as winners of the Helmholtz International Fellow Award.
European Health Award 2016: Six projects shortlisted
On the occasion of its 10th anniversary, six cross-border health projects have now been short-listed for the prestigious European Health Award. They cover topics such as chronic disease management, use of antibiotics, paediatric oncology, alcohol…
Pre-announcement about Joint German-Russian Project Proposals in Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities
The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) will launch a new call for proposals in the fields of Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities on 15 September 2016. The submission deadline will be 12 December 2016.
India and Germany join hands on skill agenda
India and Germany are deepening their collaboration in the area of skill development. An implementation agreement was signed between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and (German International Cooperation (GIZ), to…
First Falling Walls Lab Competition to Take Place in NYC
The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) will host the Falling Walls Lab, a global forum for innovators to pitch their research and business ideas on August 30, 2016, at the German Center for Research and Innovation New York.
EU-Project SmartEnCity – Towards Smart Zero CO2 Cities across Europe
SmartEnCity is a project funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Under the coordination of Fundación TECNALIA Research & Innovation, 35 partners from 6 countries are working with joint forces on making Smart…
Partnership between Fraunhofer and Canadian Energy Supplier to develop Next-Generation Solid State Batteries
The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC and Hydro-Québec are teaming up to conduct research and development into next-generation lithium-ion and lithium-air battery materials to be used in transportation electrification.
