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Here you will find current news on international activities of German actors in the fields of education, research and innovation.
German federal goverment: Discussion paper for the 10th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation
Following the expiry of Horizon Europe, the current EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, the 10th Framework Propgramme (FP10) will come into effect in 2028, providing the basis for European research and innovation funding. For that…
Leibniz Institute DSMZ: German research institute provides foundation for global antibiotics research
The Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH in Braunschweig, Germany is home to numerous microorganisms relevant for environmental research and biotechnology. Among those are antibiotic-resistant bacteria,…
Federal Report on Research and Innovation 2024
The new Federal Report on Research and Innovation (BuFI) presents current goals and priorities of the research and innovation policy of the German Federal Government and the Länder for the current reporting period and provides information on specific…
Max Planck Society: The first three Dioscuri Centres open in the Czech Republic
On 17 May 2024 the first three Dioscuri Centres in the Czech Republic opened. Three innovative research groups in the Czech Republic, called Dioscuri Centres of Scientific Excellence, will support promising young researchers on their path to…
European Research Area (ERA): Country Report 2023 Germany published
The Pact for Research and Innovation in Europe requires the European Commission to prepare annual reports on each Member State’s progress in the implementation of the European Research Area (ERA) agenda. In this context, the European Commission has…
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and South Korea expand collaboration in battery cell and semiconductor technology
The cooperation is part a comprehensive international collaboration program funded by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The aim is to expedite technological innovations in the fields of battery cell and semiconductor…
Global Core Biodata Resources: international recognition of DSMZ databases
Four global and three European awards, received by scientific databases developed at the Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures GmbH, underline the recognition of the institute’s new role as an infrastructure for…
Ten years of German Research Chairs for Mathematics in Africa
From 16 to 22 March, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in South Africa celebrated its 20th anniversary. State Secretary Sabine Döring opened the "German Research Days" – two days dedicated to the German Research Chairs at AIMS.
UK and Germany strengthen science and research links
The UK Science and Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan, and German Federal Minister of Education and Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger signed a Joint Declaration of Intent committing both countries to broadening and deepening their science and…
