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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
Launch of the German Office for International Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training
The German Office for International Cooperation in Vocational Education and Training at the Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) acts on behalf of the Federal Government in coordinating the involvement of German stakeholders in vocational…
Proceedings of the 2nd scientific GreenNet conference regarding the European Green Belt published
The editors Prof. Ilke Marschall and Matthias Gather from University of Applied Sciences Erfurt were also leading the international scientific conference in February 2013 at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna. …
Is Aging Reversible? Can We Reset the Clock?
As life expectancy increases, age-related diseases and cognitive disorders are becoming more prevalent. On Feb. 10, renowned experts from the U.S. and Germany will convene at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York to discuss…
IT-TRANS 2014 presents innovative IT-Solutions in Public Transport
The Leading trade event IT-TRANS – International Conference and Exhibition on IT Solutions for Public Transport– provides comprehensive information on innovations for the industry from 18 to 20 February 2014 at Trade Fair Center Karlsruhe.
RWTH Master’s College for M.Sc. Physics - to support international students
In Physics, RWTH Aachen University is ranked among the top three universities in Germany. An innovative programme, the Masters’s College, links excellent education to the needs of international students and provides students with all the equipment…
The United Nations convenes its Scientific Advisory Board
Mandated by the United Nations, 26 eminent international scientists are to meet for the first time, in Berlin on 30 and 31 January 2014. They will be advising the United Nations on issues of sustainable development such as food security, water…
Leibniz Career Portal Now Online
After the completion of the pilot phase, the new Leibniz career portal is now online. The webpage lists all current vacancies at the institutes of the Leibniz Association as well as the Leibniz head office – in German and English.
Event Review: A Panel Discussion on Smart Microgrids
On November 21, 2013, a dynamic panel of German and U.S. experts discussed the past successes and future challenges of smart grid technology.
DFG provides funding for international research network addressing media use and psychological well-being
The “Young Scholars Network on Media Use and Well-Being” brings together the expertise of 15 international young researchers exploring the benefits and risks associated with the use of media and their effects on psychological well-being over a…
