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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 Molecular Biology Organization: Twenty-five life scientists join Young Investigator network
The European Molecular Biology Organization anounced the selection of 25 young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators. They join a network of 74 current and 382 past Young Investigators who represent some of the best young group leaders in the life…
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems and U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory collaborate on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research
The two largest research organizations for renewable energy research in the world, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Germany and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory NREL have signed a Memorandum…
Deep Learning: German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence is part of the NVIDIA AI Lab program
The American technology company NVIDIA and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) have announced the expansion of their cooperation in the area of innovative Deep Learning methods.
Innovation in India: Germany still slow to take advantage of full potential
Research and development in India is rapidly improving. Yet only a few German busi-nesses are investing millions in innovation centers. Skilled labor from India could help Germany resolve its skilled labor shortage.
Germany and Canada sign declaration to strengthen innovative collaboration
A declaration of intent was signed today between Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to stimulate and fund innovation-driven collaborations among German and Canadian SMEs.
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…