Young woman in dirndl at a German folk festival. She holds a pretzel in her hand, in the background you can see a Ferris wheel.
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Young woman in dirndl at a German folk festival. She holds a pretzel in her hand, in the background you can see a Ferris wheel.
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O'zapft is! Germany's most popular funfairs

Just in time for Oktoberfest, we would like to introduce you to Germany’s most popular funfairs, and to explain their appeal to people from around the world.

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Entomologist and Germany alumna, Anjani Nayak
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Anjani Nayak

Insects are a protein-rich source of food for humans and animals. Find out here how they can help protect the climate and feed the world better, and how Anjani Nayak is helping with her research.

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  • Two international students are walking and chatting together. In the background you can see a university building.
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    Finding the right place to study in Germany

    Many German university cities can look back on a long tradition. Is that really all that important? Here are some criteria for selecting a place to study that truly matter.

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  • Young woman in dirndl at a German folk festival. She holds a pretzel in her hand, in the background you can see a Ferris wheel.
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    © Getty Images/kotijelly

    Funfairs in Germany: traditions and origins

    Just in time for Oktoberfest, we would like to introduce you to Germany’s most popular funfairs, and to explain their appeal to people from around the world.

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    Changes in the German language

    In our five-part series, we tell how the German language is changing. We explain the influence of globalisation, digitalisation and immigration on our language use and what developments await us.

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    How digitisation is expanding our language

    Tiktok, Twitch and ChatGPT: we explain how digitisation is influencing and expanding the German language. 

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    © [Translate to Englisch:] Getty Iamges/Pekic

    Multilingualism remains important

    AI can be an aid when translating languages. But it does not replace multilingualism. Because languages foster intercultural understanding.  

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  • Participants of the network meeting of the Europanetzwerk Deutsch 2018 in front of the German Bundestag.
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    © Goethe Institut/Bernhard Ludewig

    A bridge between language, culture and politics

    Through the Europanetzwerk Deutsch, the Federal Foreign Office and the Goethe-Insitut are promoting German as one of the languages in which the EU works and conducts its proceedings. The programme has led to the development of a lively German-speaking network in Europe.

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    How climate change affects our health

    Climate change is becoming a reality in our daily lives. It is threatening the health of people all over the world. It is thus important to explore what we can do to reverse the trend. 

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    © picture-alliance/foto2press

    Editors` choice

    Women’s football: prohibited, ridiculed, celebrated

    Despite being knocked out of the World Cup: Women's football is booming in Germany and the world. Find out everything about the history and the change in sport and society here.

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  • Nanjing Xuanwu Lake and Financial District skyline in Beijing
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    The role of community planners in urban regeneration of Beijing: from government to governance

    15.11.2023

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    Lecture

    In her presentation, Tang Yang analyzes the reform of a "grassroots" governance system and the functions of plannersin urban renewal in Beijing, which has changed the conventional planning of "elitist" or "top-down" planning in China. Register for the event and be there!

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    18.10.2023

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    Workshop

    Learn how to host a successful and engaging online event. From technical requirements to the art of presenting in front of the camera - we will teach you all the important skills.

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    Lab Talks bring research 'out of the lab and onto the web'. During a talk, international scientists present their current research and its results or even a new publication. During her talk, Zurina Hassan reports on the impact of Kratom use on abuse liability and cognitive function. Sign up now!

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    Science Communication Workshop Series

    05.09.2023 - 10.10.2023

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    Workshop Series

    Would you like to improve your science communication skills? Our workshops will give you the basics you need as a scientist to be able to present scientific facts and your research results to different audiences. Register now!

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    © Getty Images/milanvirijevic

    Wanted: alumni as guest authors

    We are looking for interesting contributions written or recorded by talented alumni from around the world with whom we can collaborate on a regular basis. 

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    © GettyImages/metamorworks

    Humboldt Cities Lecture Series

    The Humboldt Cities Network initiative brings academics and practitioners together to share knowledge and know-how about current urban and regional planning projects. A series of online lectures provide insights into Humboldtians' research on cities and urban challenges around the world. #byalumniforalumni

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    A densely populated urban settlement in Hong Kong, surrounded by busy streets and characterized by closely built buildings.© GettyImages-LewisTsePuiLung
    A densely populated urban settlement in Hong Kong, surrounded by busy streets and characterized by closely built buildings. © GettyImages-LewisTsePuiLung

    2023 Community Challenge

    Do you want to develop ideas that lead to solutions or technologies for global challenges? Then take part in this Social Innovation Challenge on the topic of sustainable cities and communities and present your idea to the international alumni community. Get feedback from other members, network and get support to turn your idea into action.

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    © DAAD

    DAAD SDG ALUMNI PROJECT in the framework of Tropentag 2023

    If you are a Germany alumnus or alumna from the Global South with a proven background in academic fields relevant to the topics biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, food security, and related sciences apply now for the SDG ALUMNI PROJECT: Knowledge and Praxis for Development in the framework of Tropentag 2023, the annual interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development.

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