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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.

TERRE DES FEMMES is launching an EU-Project on Female Genital Mutilation within African communities

TERRE DES FEMMES is starting the two-year EU-project CHANGE to promote behaviour change on FGM in practicing communities in Europe.

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Regional Cooperation of EC-Funded International Collaboration Projects in the Pacific

Europe, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands face several similar societal challenges such as on global and climate change, sustainable cities, clean energy, health, etc. but with different settings and framework conditions.

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Hasso Plattner Institute: openHPI platform used by SAP for its own open online courses

German Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI) is supporting the educational initiative of the software company SAP AG to offer interactive online courses open to everyone - so-called MOOCs. These courses, backed by technology and know-how from HPI and…

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Aging: Changing Attitudes and Successful Coping Mechanisms

With age, people confront many challenges that impact overall well-being and longevity. Experts from Germany and the U.S. discussed this issue at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) on April 4, 2013.

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Biomedical research fellowship aims to build capacity in Africa

Two European research bodies are collaborating on a clinical research fellowship scheme to train biomedical students in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the first open call for applications expected later this year.

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Alberta-Germany Technology Commercialization Program Announces First Round of Projects

Three Alberta small to medium-sized enterprises have been selected to receive support for commercializing innovative products and services through the Alberta – Germany Collaboration Fund for Product Development and Commercialization.

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The Tech Campus as Catalyst for Regional Development

Discussion on the role of universities in entrepreneurial activity and economic development showcasing TU Dortmund University and Cornell NYC Tech campus

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German Turkish Masters Program in Social Sciences

GeT MA - the German Turkish Masters Program in Social Sciences is currently accepting applications for admission in the fall of 2013. Graduates receive the Dual-Master of Arts from the Middle East Technical University Ankara and the…

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Climate-proofing Cities

City resilience and climate adaptation discussion at the German Center for Research and Innovation featuring Prof. Klaus Jacob, whose research forecast consequences of a Sandy-like storm, one year before the historic Superstorm hit the New York…

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