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Exciting discussions on science communication at the Summer Evening 2022

Global Young Faculty meets Research Academy Ruhr

This year’s ‚Summer Evening‘ of the Research Academy Ruhr (RAR) took place on June 28. In the vegan restaurant “Rote Bete“ of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, a top-class panel discussed various aspects of science communication. The discussion was titled „Science Communication, Social Media & Outreach Activities: Why, How & Sharing Experiences for Postdocs“.

Interview with Dr. Eva Bosbach

10 Years University of Cologne New York Office

The University of Cologne’s North America Office celebrated its 10th anniversary at the German House in New York on May 26 with a festive in-person event, featuring art, music, networking, and the panel discussion “Transatlantic Perspectives on Quantum Science and Technologies.” The honorary guest was Rector Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Axel Freimuth, heading a delegation from the University of Cologne. The DWIH team took this anniversary as an opportunity to talk with Dr. Eva Bosbach, Executive Director of the University of Cologne North America Office.

Research at the University of Freiburg

Ceremonial Opening of the “Institute for Machine-Brain Interfacing Technology”

Freiburg scientists at IMBIT conduct interdisciplinary research on human-machine interfaces in a new research center.

Call for Applications

DAAD Networking Tour 2022 “AI in Cyber Physical Systems”

Twice a year, the DAAD selects a group of outstanding postdoctoral researchers and experienced PhD candidates worldwide to participate in the Postdoctoral Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence. The application deadline for this fellowship is Monday, August 1, 2022.

Five questions with Dr. Max Jungmann

Meet the Speaker of our Scenario Workshop on June 17

Dr. Max Jungmann will be the speaker for the interactive scenario workshop “The Future of Climate Action”, co-organised by the Heidelberg University Association, Hasso-Plattner-Institute (HPI), Momentum Novum, Climate Action Summit (CAS) and the DWIH New York. In a short interview, he tells us about his background, what motivates him at work and what participants of the workshop can expect.

The DFG in Washington, DC

“Research in Germany” at ASM Microbe 2022 in Washington D.C.

After a two-year hiatus, the German Research Foundation (DFG) is excited to participate in ASM Microbe 2022 from June 9 to 13.  The American Society for Microbiology convenes a global network of scientists, educators, and researchers for five days of learning, sharing, and connecting.

Short-Term Program for Bachelor Students

UROP International at RWTH Aachen

For the first time since the pandemic, UROP International, RWTH Aachen University’s popular program for North American undergraduates is taking place in-person in Germany again.