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Servus, Moin and Guten Tag

International exchange students and researchers who come to Germany soon realise that there are widely different dialects spoken here. It takes time to immerse yourself in this strange sounding use of language and to assimilate a few scraps within your vocabulary. The effort is worthwhile, however, because using dialect increases your sense of belonging.

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Komlan Godfried Amouzou

Komlan Godfried Amouzou is studying nursing sciences in Germany and works as a freelance translator and editor. He has already written several guest articles for the Alumniportal.

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  • Picture of a happy, dark-skinned young man greeting someone outside the university
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    German dialects – everything you need to know

    International exchange students and researchers who come to Germany soon realise that there are widely different dialects spoken here. This is what they need to know.

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    Green hydrogen – fellowships for a better future

    Researching green hydrogen with the DAAD’s ERA Fellowships. Three international fellows share their experiences.

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    "I benefited a lot from my time in Germany"

    Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships enable US students from low-income families to spend short periods of time in Germany. Shelby Smith, a biology student from Kentucky, talks about the challenges of her first few weeks, the helpfulness of Germans and her new passion for intercultural exchange. 

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  • Finding your way in Germany: A guide for newcomers

    Infographic

    Welcome to Germany! This infographic offers helpful insights for foreign students, professionals and new arrivals to find their way around orientation in Germany. From cultural characteristics to everyday practices - discover how you can settle in here and gain valuable experience.

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    Three-lane road that is used as a cycle lane in both directions. The road is lined with trees.
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    Studying sustainable urban planning in Germany

    Cities of the future: some 30 higher education institutions in Germany offer study programmes involving urban and regional planning, a few of them entirely in English. An overview.

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    Why digital accessibility is an issue for us all

    Germany alumna Aigul Zhalgassova explains why digital accessibility is more than just a question of inclusion for people with disabilities.

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  • A cheerful Asian woman with a German flag poses at the media harbour and television tower in Düsseldorf.
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    This is where German is spoken around the world

    Roughly 110 million people are native speakers of German. To mark International Mother Language Day, we explain where German is spoken around the world and why.

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    Exchange as a springboard

    Alumna Ruxandra Cosma from Romania recalls how her stays in Germany have exerted a long-term influence on her professional career and personal development.

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  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
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    Participation in the post-political context

    03.07.2024

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    Lecture

    In this Humboldt Cities Lecture Oleg Pachenkov talks about participation in the post-political context and provides a comparison between St. Petersburg and Berlin. Be there and join the discussion.

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    ,Radically Legal. Berlin Constitutes the Future‘

    08.05.2024

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    In this Humboldt Cities Lecture Joanna Kusiak presents her new book 'Radically Legal. Berlin Constitutes the Future'. Be there and join the discussion.

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  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    SDG Ziel 9: Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Cyclist in rural Asia symbolizes sustainable transport in Indonesia
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    © Getty Images/rudi_suardi

    25.04.2024

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    Virtual Coffee Break

    In this presentation, Sukma Larastiti will look at and analyze the problem of knowledge inclusivity in the transport sector based on the case of Indonesia. #byalumniforalumni

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  • SDG Ziel 7: Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Hydrogen tanks: Hydrogen H2
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    © Getty Images/Vanit Janthra

    17.04.2024

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    Lab Talk

    Lab Talks bring current research 'from the lab to the web'. In this event, Mirabbos Hojamberdiev talks about perovskite BaTaO2N and the step from material synthesis to solar water splitting. Register now! #byalumniforalumni

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  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Old and extensively renovated buildings in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
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    The Commodification Gap - Gentrification and Public Policy

    03.04.2024

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    Lecture

    In this Humboldt Cities Lecture, Matthias Bernt presents a new institutionalist perspective on gentrification and public policy in London, Berlin and St. Petersburg.

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    © GettyImages/alvarez

    28.03.2024

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    Seminar

    Navigate the German job market confidently. Master contract evaluations, salary calculations, interviews, and reference assessments. Understand your rights, duties, and how to sidestep workplace pitfalls. Are you ready to conquer work in Germany?

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  • SDG Ziel 4: Hochwertige Bildung
    Teacher with pupils in the school corridor, including a child with a disability
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    © Getty Images/FG Trade

    21.03.2024

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    Virtual Coffee Break

    Inclusive education is a fundamental human right. This event looks at how to create a more inclusive education for children with disabilities by breaking down barriers and creating inclusive learning environments. #byalumniforalumni

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    Continuing Education for Young Professionals

    Enhance key competencies in communication, leadership, diversity, sustainability, and more. Gain practical knowledge for your (future) job and a certificate to set your CV apart.

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