Keep up-to-date with our activities in the UK and Ireland, learn about upcoming application deadlines, and find out about degree courses at German higher education institutions.
Browse through our new Funding Brochure where you find a comprehensive overview of all DAAD funding programmes available to applicants from the UK and Ireland.
We are looking forward to your application :-)
https://bit.ly/2Gqgttj
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and in cooperation with the DAAD Information Centre Baku the DAAD is organising a Bologna Cooperation Forum including a Conference and a Networking Meeting for Higher Education Cooperation on the 25th and 26th of September 2019.
For further information please visit this website:
https://eu.daad.de/service/veranstaltungen/2019/de/71994-bologna-cooperation-forum/
The European Commission has announced the first 17 networks of institutions to form “inter-university campuses” across the EU and become part of the European Universities alliances. Following the first call for the creation of transnational networks of universities across Europe a total of 15 German universities have made it into 14 of 17 alliances.
We are excited about the second call which will be launched this autumn.
More details on the European Universities initiative👇
http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-19-3389_en.htm
DAAD London is delighted to support @UUKIntl, together with @CampusFranceUK as part of the UUKi #Golntl: Stand Out campaign
which aims to double the percentage of UK undergraduates who study, work, or volunteer abroad to 13% by the end of 2020 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪💪
https://t.co/p0Ubs9t8NE
The winners of the 6th DAAD-IMLR German writing competition were celebrated at an event on 28 June held at the German Embassy. Marking the 200th birthdays of both Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert, competitors had been asked to put themselves in the shoes of Victoria or Albert (or both) and create a letter or exchange of letters.
Guest of honour at the prize-giving was Daisy Goodwin, historian, novelist and screenplay-writer of the ITV drama series Victoria.
See the winning entries👇 and more
https://www.daad.org.uk/en/2019/07/02/writing-competition-2019-victoria-albert-love-letters/
DAAD UK&Ireland along with Campus France has officially become the first international partner of Universities UK International's campaign "Go International: Stand out"
We are delighted to be able to support UUKi's efforts to double the percentage of UK undergraduates who study, work, or volunteer abroad by the end of 2020 with our wide range of funding opportunities to study and carry out research in Germany.
Find more information on the new partnership👇
https://bit.ly/2Xh4CIB
and the campaign👇
https://bit.ly/2XmiW2r
What a fantastic event the prize giving ceremony @GermanEmbassy on the occasion of the love letter competition dedicated to the 200th birthday of Queen Victoria and Albert. Thanks to everyone involved, especially to our guest of honour @DaisyGoodwin for the insights provided https://t.co/DReSZcVYV7
It was great to attend the Go International conference 2019 of Universities UK International where Alexander Haridi, Head of the section "Information on studying abroad" in the DAAD Head Office, shared his expertise and presented the campaign "Studieren Weltweit, Erlebe es!"
https://www.studieren-weltweit.de/ueber-uns/infos-zur-kampagne-studieren-weltweit-erlebe-es/
We are looking for an intern for the period
16 September-13 December 2019. If you are a student interested in projects in international academic exchange and cooperation plus fluent in English and German, then submit your application for a paid internship in our Regional Office in London😀
Further details 👇
https://www.daad.org.uk/en/about-us/work-placements-at-the-daad-london-branch/
Are you thinking about studying in Germany? Have you already applied for a programme of study at a German university? Visit the "Study in Germany" website that includes all the information you need to prepare best for your stay and studies in Germany 👨🎓👩🎓🇩🇪
https://www.study-in-germany.de
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Are you a British History teacher? Apply for the 'History Teacher Tour' to win a week-long professional trip to Berlin funded by the German Foreign Office.
For further information click on👇
https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/history-teacher-tour/2217248
Best of luck 👩🏫 👨🏫🤞
Milky Way gobbled up smaller galaxy in cosmic crash, astronomers find22. July 2019 20:38
A long time ago, a galaxy not so far away merged with our own in a massive cosmic collision, scientists have discovered. The Milky Way's mass grew by over a quarter after the crash, speeding-up the formation of stars.
Galileo satellite navigation system back in action after partial outage22. July 2019 08:42
Europe's satellite navigation system, Galileo, is fully functioning once again after just over a week of limited operations. During that time, the emergency alarm functions remained in service.
How Alexander von Humboldt put South America on the map12. July 2019 08:58
After an unprecedented five-year tour of South America, Mexico and Cuba, Humboldt returned to Europe a hero. Not only was he honored for surviving such an expedition, he freely shared all of his newly acquired knowledge.
Is Netflix bad for the environment? How streaming video contributes to climate change11. July 2019 15:37
Driving an electric car, choosing train travel or using less plastic — we know there are many things we can do to be less of a burden on the world's environment. But would you be willing to give up on streaming video?
Blue light triggers sweet tooth in rodents, study shows11. July 2019 10:58
Are you staring at your smartphone or computer screen for too long? Think twice about it! The blue light can trigger a craving for the sweet stuff — at least in rats.
German health insurers urged to end homeopathy refunds11. July 2019 09:15
The head of the main doctors' association and the SPD's health specialist have called for an end to refunds for homeopathy treatments in Germany. Their calls follow a similar move in France.
The simplest electric car in the world05. July 2019 17:12
The days of over-elaborate technology are past. Now it's all about minimalist tech that is frugal and straightforward – such as DIY cars that don't need air conditioning or heating. We look at the simplest electric car in the world.
Almost every battery in the world contains lithium, a rare metal that harms the environment. Are there alternatives? Sodium or magnesium are in plentiful supply, and magnesium can provide more energy than lithium.
Expert Interview -- Rare diseases05. July 2019 12:30
Professor Heiko Krude heads Berlin's Charité Hospital Center for Rare Diseases. He speaks with In Good Shape's Dr. Carsten Lekutat about the difficulties patients with rare diseases face, as well as new diagnostic techniques.
Toxic caterpillar infestation plagues Germany04. July 2019 11:57
Armed with flame torches and special vacuum cleaners, towns across Germany are trying to fight back against a plague of oak processionary caterpillars. Their hair can cause painful rashes and even trigger asthma attacks.
German cockroach gaining rapid resistance to insecticides02. July 2019 10:08
Researchers say the findings mean it will become impossible to exterminate the common cockroach with chemicals alone. Female cockroaches have dozens of offspring in a three-month reproductive cycle.
Should amateurs play sports in a heatwave?01. July 2019 15:42
Incidences of professional athletes collapsing while performing seem to have become all too common of late. But in the wake of Europe's heatwave, how should the rest of us get our outdoor exercise?
Germany: Rare red panda cub born in Halle30. June 2019 10:35
Zoo officials in the eastern German city of Halle (Saale) announced Sunday that a red panda cub was born in a protected litter box earlier this month. The unnamed cub is being looked after by his mother Cherry.
The energy of waves - can we use it?28. June 2019 14:25
The oceans and their waves could be a huge source of energy. Many have tinkered with the technology needed to harness this power. Up to now, it has been difficult. What new ideas could help us capture the energy of waves?
Calming noise – why the sound of waves is so relaxing28. June 2019 14:23
They break day and night - and it's been that way for millions of years. Waves make noise. But why is that? And why does the noise relax us rather than disturb us?
Climate research on the high, warming seas28. June 2019 13:48
On a voyage from Antarctica to the German port of Bremerhaven, a team of scientists and students are hoping to gain a better understanding of rising temperatures in the depths of the open ocean.
Climate change compounds hunger, conflicts, German aid group says26. June 2019 14:14
Climate change added to warfare is worsening hunger worldwide, according to one of Germany's largest aid groups. Welthungerhilfe has said many poor have "no more reserves or resilience left" when hit by extreme weather.
Intense heat wave hits northern Europe25. June 2019 12:46
Record temperatures have begun in northern Europe this week, with authorities in Germany and France on alert. Experts have said heat waves are on the increase worldwide, further evidence of climate change.
German News Service
