DAAD Branch Office in London - German Academic Exchange Service

On Tuesday 14th April, the DAAD London office was delighted to host an enlightening and thought-provoking panel discussion titled: “AI Safety, Security and Innovation in the Context of Regulation from an Anglo-German Perspective”. The event was attended by DAAD Alumni and DAAD scholarship holders in London who contributed to the lively exchange on this most relevant topic. We’d like to thank the representatives of the Munich Centre for Machine Learning that attended the discussion and those that sat on the panel, Prof. Dr. Björn Schuller (Principal Investigator at MCML), Prof. Dr. Daniel Rückert (Director at MCML), as well as Dr. Emily Sullivan, senior lecturer (Philosophy of AI and Machine Learning, Ethics of AI at the University of Edinburgh) and Kir Nuthi (Head of AI and Data at techUK). Thank you also to Kelly Zhang, assistant professor in statistics at Imperial College London for expertly hosting the discussion. Finally, we would also like to give a big thanks to the Goethe-Institut London for kindly providing the venue, to Stein's Berlin for catering the event and to The Office of the Free State of Bavaria in the United Kingdom for their support.

Applications are now open for Falling Walls Lab UK 2026 at LSE! Are you a student, early-career researcher, or entrepreneur with a ground-breaking idea? Pitch your innovation in just 3 minutes for a chance to represent the UK at the Falling Walls Global Finale in Berlin. The Falling Walls Lab UK takes place at @londonschoolofeconomics on 9 June 2026, in partnership with @cambridgeuniversity Department of Engineering and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service. Showcase your research, connect with thought leaders, and be part of a global network of innovators. Apply now: https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-london-united-kingdom-daad @falling_walls #FallingWallsLab #FallingWalls #ResearchUK #UKUniversities #DAAD

Lots to report from Galway! A big thank you to our Young Ambassador at @universityofgalway Luke Butterfield, for organising and hosting an information event on studying in Germany and the role of a Young Ambassador, with talks by the DAAD London office, the DAAD lecturer in Galway, Antonia Musolff, and representatives of the translation service Context. In the evening followed an incredible performance of ‘Der Besuch der alten Dame’. Directed by Antonia Musolff and DAAD language assistant, Nura Alwani. A great day that showcased the continued strength of Irish-German academic cooperation! 🇮🇪🇩🇪🤝

Many thanks to our DAAD Lektorinnen and Lehrassistentinnen in Ireland, who last week convened for a Regionaltreffen at the @universityoflimerick, hosted by Prof Gisela Holfter, director of the Centre for Irish German Studies. A Happy St. Patricks day to all our Lektorinnen, Lehrassistentinnen and Young Ambassadors in Ireland! 🍀

Interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Germany?🧑‍🎓 Join us at the QS Discover Master's Fair on Saturday 14th March (1-4:30pm) at 155 Bishopsgate, London. Our team will be onsite to discuss your options and answer any questions you may have about our scholarship opportunities and studying in Germany. tinyurl.com/33jadfp9 #DreamCareer #Mastersdegree #Postgrad #StudentFair #QSEvents

If you are considering studying or working in Germany, you may be asking: • What is academic life really like at German universities? • How realistic is it to build a career alongside my studies in Germany? •Can I find a job if my German isn’t very strong yet? • What does everyday working and social life in Germany look like? Join our upcoming online sharing event on studying and working in Germany by our DAAD Young Ambssador in Oxford. International students and researchers will be sharing their real experiences beyond brochures and application guides. Five speakers from BA to PhD level will talk about: • language acquisition • studying at German universities • working while studying and career pathways • German research and working culture 🗓 Monday, 2 March ⏰ 1:00–2:30 pm (online) The session will include 1 hour of speaker sharing, followed by 30 minutes of live Q&A. This event is recommended for anyone considering study, research, or work opportunities in Germany, as well as for students preparing for their year abroad. It’s a chance to hear honest insights, ask your questions directly, and better understand what academic life in Germany is really like. All interested students are warmly encouraged to attend! Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/34419743399938p=IF8FoDnQRAEckQWBRf Meeting ID: 344 197 433 999 38 Passcode: UX67pk6L

🌍Think you know what the future looks like, in terms of climate change and ageing? and can you write it in German? 🤔 The @universityoflimerick and @universityofgalway are running a German-Language Student Creative Competition, with a 1st place prize of 500 euros! 💶 Your response must engage with both themes — climate change and ageing — as central ideas. One theme may be more prominent than the other, but both must meaningfully shape your piece. We invite you to take a decisive stance: envision, critique, or reimagine the future from your unique perspective. Entries must be in German. The winning entries will be presented at the conference at the University of Limerick, which will be open to the public, students, and academics. For logistical reasons, this competition will be limited to undergraduate students of German across Ireland & the UK. ⏱️Deadline: 15th April 2026 More information here: tinyurl.com/mvx65pht

The DAAD UK & Ireland will be attending Postgrad LIVE in Liverpool on the 25th February! Alongside several German universities, we'll be there to discuss our scholarships, funding opportunities and any questions you may have about studying in Germany. 📍 Guild of Students, University of Liverpool 📅 Wednesday 25 February ⏰ 12–3pm (drop in anytime, pre-fair talk starts at 11:15am) Registration is free, so come on down and find out more!

📚 Currently undertaking a PhD or Postdoc position? 🎓 The Research Grants in Germany Programme offers doctoral students and postdocs (up to 4 years after completing your doctorate) the opportunity to realise a research project at any German university, university of applied sciences, non-university research institute, music academy or art college. 💰Funding is provided for a period of 2 to 12 months for doctoral students and 2 to 6 months for postdocs. ⏰ Deadline: 16.02.2026 Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/bz3ppeut

We are very pleased to finish off the year with the fantastic news that the UK will rejoin the Erasmus+ programme in 2027. 💫 We would like to give a big thanks to all our partner institutions, DAAD lecturers, Young Ambassadors, and all those who participated in our events and applied for our scholarships in 2025. We look forward to another successful year of academic exchange in 2026, and wish you all a Frohe Weihnachten und einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr. ☃️🎄