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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
DAAD Survey "BintHo": Germany is a preferred destination for international students
Germany is one of the most popular places to study worldwide. This is shown by the latest "BintHo" study conducted by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), for which more than 115,000 students at over 130 universities were surveyed. Three…
German Research Foundation: Strengthening ongoing and future Transatlantic Collaboration in the Sciences and Humanities
Upon an invitation by the German Research Foundation (DFG), experts from Germany and the United States exchanged thoughts on the state of the transatlantic research relationship and possible ways to strengthen the partnership at a Round Table in…
GAIN Conference in Boston: Focus on scientific careers between Germany and the USA
The German Academic International Network (GAIN) invites young scientists to its 25th annual conference in Boston from 29 to 31 August. The GAIN conference is the largest platform outside Europe for international scientific careers in Germany. The…
Dark matter research: Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technologies installs measuring instruments in Brazil
At the campus of the Observatório Nacional, researchers from the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) in Jena, together with Brazilian partners, have installed a new measurement station. It is part of the worldwide project "Global…
Global Minds Initiative Germany: BMFTR offers new opportunities for international researchers to come to Germany
The Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) supports international researchers who would like to continue their careers in Germany. The new Global Minds Initiative Germany builds on the prestigious programmes offered by the…
German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training: Cooperation with Colombian partner goes on
The german Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) and Colombia's National Vocational Training Service (SENA) extend their cooperation and define joint topics for the period 2025-2028.
Max Planck Transatlantic Program: Support for science in the U.S.
With its new Transatlantic Program, the Max Planck Society aims to strengthen collaboration and partnerships between its institutes and leading U.S. institutions. At the same time, it seeks to counter the loss of scientific talent in times of growing…
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: 2025 Humboldt Alumni Awards presented
This year’s awards for the best network initiatives launched by Humboldtians go to the Czech Republic, Ecuador and India. Applications for the Humboldt Alumni Award 2026 are possible until 30 November 2025.
German National Cohort NAKO: First re-examination data of Germany's largest long-term population study is now available
Sscientists from Germany and abroad can now for the first time apply for data from the German National Cohort (NAKO) from the baseline and the first re-examination (the 5-year follow-up). NAKO is the largest longitudinal health study in Germany. The…
