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Here you will find articles on topics that are important to alumni - from sustainability and equal rights to academic communication and careers in Germany.
Six years after the SDGs came into force, we would like to address the question of how far the global community has come and what it will take to achieve the desired results by 2030.
From environmental sensors to solar dryers: we look back on Community Challenge 2022. Read on to discover how committed Germany alumni are shaping the future of agriculture.
The midpoint for implementation of Agenda 2030: the United Nations is using an action campaign to involve ever more people in its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With our Focus Topic Social innovation and Entrepreneurship, we look in particular at social innovations - i.e. projects, start-ups and companies that tackle social challenges.
Tourism that in particular enables people in the region to benefit can contribute to sustainable development. And the guests also benefit from fair travel.
From bottom of the food chain to executive and co-founder of a major video games company: how help from the DAAD enabled Ortwin Sam Freyermuth to make it to the top.
Global forest loss endangers biodiversity and our ecosystems. DAAD alumna and alumni joined a digital conference to discuss what can be done to combat it.
Humboldtian Professor Uchendu has launched a challenging project: She wants the University of Nigeria in Nsukka to become one of the neatest places in Nigeria.
DAAD alumnus Hani Sewilam has developed a model that extracts six products from sunlight and seawater without producing waste. His main aim is to assure water and food security.
In the context of this focus topic, we examine, among other things, various formats of science communication and take a look behind the scenes of science with exciting contributions.
Tanka Nath Dhamala from Nepal relates how study and research stays furthered his career. Although it wasn’t obvious, especially in his childhood and youth, that Dhamala would one day accomplish so much.
Researchers involved in robotics can discover a lot from nature. Dr Robert Siddall works in the field of ‘bio-inspired robotics’ and has organised a contest to bring young people closer to the subject.
Communication is a key aspect of the science system, and one that is becoming increasingly important. But which format is best suited to which topics and purposes? We have compiled a brief overview of the most effective and innovative communication formats.
A cohesive society has always been important. But it is not only important in overcoming health crises, but also in combating climate change, discrimination and much more.
Iran is currently experiencing one of the largest waves of protests in decades. The Humboldt Foundation strongly condemns the violence by Iranian security forces, which particularly affects peaceful demonstrators at universities. We spoke with the Iranian Humboldtian Raika Khorshidian about different forms of protest, communication channels and the cultural scene’s influence in Iran.
Setonji Ogunbiyi came from Nigeria to the Ruhr region to study Development Management – and to play football. The 29-year-old trains at Fortuna Düsseldorf, together with other foot amputees. In September 2021, he was nominated for the ‘Goal of the Month’ award of the ARD TV programme Sportschau. He came second with just under 30 percent of votes.
Ahmad Sami Qaddura fled to Germany to escape the civil war in his home country. Today he has a bachelor's degree and a permanent position with the largest software company in Europe.
Here you will find facts about the German job market, collections of links with all relevant information on the topic of working in Germany guides with the most important steps on the way to a job.
International further training, language courses, mentoring and intercultural competence: Further training helps international skilled workers gain a foothold in Germany. An overview of free training opportunities.
Your Guide to Careers in Germany - This podcast provides you with insight into working in Germany, and covers topics such as the do's and don'ts for job interviews, pitfalls to avoid in communicating with employers and colleagues, and how to navigate opportunities and challenges across the German labor market.
Due to the German presidency of the EU Council in the second half of 2020, the Alumniportal will focus more on the topics EU and Europe in the coming months.
Siegfried Muresan is a DAAD alumnus and has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2014. His 'Vision for Europe' tells us why exchange in Europe is one of his most significant concerns and why young people should sometimes be more courageous.
How can we talk about complex scientific issues like climate change in a way that gets people excited about them? This was the subject of a virtual EU Ideas Lab in Poland. Our guest author took part and shares her experiences.
The topic of equality has many dimensions - in terms of gender, sexuality, education, politics. That is why the Alumniportal Deutschland has a special focus on the topic.
Five Germany alumni, who campaign for more equality and social justice around the world, participated as experts in our round-up talk. In the interview you will learn, among other things, how the alumni are committed to more equal opportunities and equality and which specific tips they give to other committed people.
As a global network with alumni from a wide range of disciplines, the Alumniportal Deutschland is committed to the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
From environmental sensors to solar dryers: we look back on Community Challenge 2022. Read on to discover how committed Germany alumni are shaping the future of agriculture.
The number of hungry people in the world is increasing. Germany alumni and alumna from around the world are involved in the much needed transformation of food supply chains.
Dr Eduardo Queiroz Alves explains in an interview what constitutes successful academic communication of climate change and how it can be used to reach a young target group.