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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Next step towards DFKI-Lab Japan: German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence expands cooperation with Osaka Metropolitan University
An important foundation stone has been laid for the planned establishment of a DFKI research lab in Japan: A cooperation agreement was signed with Osaka Metropolitan University, which describes the further procedure on the way to the "DFKI Lab…
Germany supports Ukraine in conducting university entrance tests for refugees: online tests planned at six locations nationwide
The Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science approached the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) with a request for support. In consultation with the BMBF and the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural…
EnergInno Brazil: Focused networking for German and Brazilian innovations for green energy
EnergInno Brazil, a campaign led by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft to connect the Brazilian and German sustainable energy sectors, held a Matchmaking Tour and the Research2Industry Days in São Paulo, Brazil, in mid-May. Nearly 350 stakeholders from…
Climate protection, energy transition, pandemic preparedness: Science academies publish statements for the G7 summit
At the Science7 Dialogue Forum in Berlin on Tuesday, 31 May, the science academies of the G7 states published science-based statements on topics on this year's agenda of the G7 summit at Schloss Elmau. Key topics of the statements prepared under the…
Two Minutes in a Research Wonderland: New Short Film on Germany’s Research and Innovation Environment
As part of its “Research in Germany” initiative, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research has released a short film on Germany’s research and innovation environment. The clip presents Germany as an open and diverse country which offers unique…
German-Japanese battery research: New projects launched
Germany and Japan have been successfully researching secondary battery systems for many years. Four new German-Japanese research projects were launched on January 1st, 2022.
More international AI specialists for Germany: Konrad Zuse Schools selected
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is using funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to extend its promotion of young AI talents in Germany. Three consortia have just been selected, each of which will accordingly…
Light materials for electrical vehicles: One-year meeting of EU-Project LEVIS
The aim of LEVIS is to develop lightweight components for electric vehicles using eco-design and circular approaches. In March 2022, the one-year meeting of the HORIZON 2020 funded LEVIS project took place remotely. The meeting served to review the…
National Academic Contact Point Ukraine: DAAD launches Ukraine Aid website
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on April 11th launched the website of the "National Academic Contact Point Ukraine". The platform offers comprehensive information and assistance for Ukrainian students and researchers.
