Academy and Studying in Germany

Summer University event in Germany; © Internationale Universität

Learning to Communicate Environmental Issues: The International University

The International University provides training in audio-visual communication to those working in environmental professions and the media.More ...
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Celebrated and Controversial: 40 Years of BAföG

For 40 years now, people from low-income families have been legally entitled to claim BAföG, Germany’s system of student loans and grants. In many cases, however, the funding provided is not sufficient.More ...
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In the Wake of the Plagiarism Scandals: Doctorates in Germany

A new discussion has flared up in German academic circles about how to prevent future cheating in doctoral theses.More ...
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From Rostock to Armenia - Exporting University Courses via the Internet

Since 2010 it has been possible for students in Armenia to take two Master’s courses at the University of Rostock – without having to leave Armenia.More ...
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Education through the Ages: The History of the University in Europe

The development of German universities leads in some ways back into the Middle Ages. That is only one fascinating aspect of the book series Geschichte der Universität in Europa (The History of the University in Europe).More ...
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The EU’s Erasmus Exchange Programme – A Real Success Story

The Erasmus exchange programme for students and academics has been a roaring success.More ...
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Raising the Profile of Female Scholars: AcademiaNet

To increase the proportion of women in senior academic positions, the Robert Bosch Foundation and the publishing house Spektrum der Wissenschaft have jointly created the AcademiaNet Internet portal.More ...
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Making Differences Fruitful: Cross-Cultural Mentoring

Intercultural mentor programme: the Berlin School of Economics and Law presents integration as an attractive new product.More ...
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“New Management Attitudes Hinder Research”. Interview with Richard Münch

Education and scholarly research are currently undergoing a process of transformation. In his book on Global Elites, Local Authorities, Richard Münch criticizes this development.More ...
Talk Art with students of the Department „Choreography and Performance“ at the Justus Liebig University of Giessen; Photo: Jörg Schindler

On the Move – Dance Studies

German universities are offering a number of new Dance Studies courses. They take various approaches to attempting to combine theory and practice.More ...
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For Young Researchers: Twenty Years of Research Training Groups

The Research Training Groups of the German Research Foundation have been in existence for 20 years. A model that has permanently changed the fostering of young researchers.More ...
Further articles

Series: Faces of Science

Portraits of scholars whose career is marked by unusual paths and outstanding successes

German Think Tanks

Deutschland denkt
There are many German researchers, but how do I find the scholarly experts I need for my current project?

German as a Research Language

A conference and creative contest seek to discover what role German plays in science and research.

Interculture Award 2012: Sociology

International Young Researchers’ Award for the Promotion of Intercultural Dialogue
in Sociology

Future Workshop 2008-2010

Network for young scientists from Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Germany

Twitter: @GI_Journal

News from Germany’s culture and society

WWWege zur Germanistik

German literature and German language studies online: annotated links for students and experts