International professionals need to understand German workplace culture in order to avoid misunderstandings and increase performance. An overview of everything you need to know.

Successful salary negotiations require careful preparation, the right mindset and strategic negotiation skills. All you need to know to achieve the best possible outcome.

International graduates often face challenges in the German job market. With practical strategies they can overcome them and navigate workplace culture.

In our live talk, Putu Budha from Indonesia talks about his experiences in the German healthcare system and overcoming language barriers, and gives valuable tips for international professionals.

This glossary provides definitions of common terms from the fields of higher education, science, research and innovation and is updated regularly. The glossary terms are listed in alphabetical order.

Hetvi Dhruva, an Indian actuary, talks about her experiences in Germany: from language barriers and bureaucracy to a positive work-life balance.

Bees are affected by climate change and pesticides. In a Virtual Coffee Break, Dr. Kirsten Traynor spoke about the role these animals play in our ecosystem and about how we can protect them.

Find out how Anwer advanced his career in civil engineering in Germany by learning the German language and taking part in suitable training courses.

The DAAD has opened the call for an SDG Alumni Project: Knowledge and Practice for Development for Germany alumni from the Global South as part of TROPENTAG 2025 - an interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development.

The 2024 Challenge of Germany alumni community calls on visionaries, social entrepreneurs and innovators to submit breakthrough ideas that promise to transform education.You are invited to develop social entrepreneurship ideas to address critical issues in education and contribute to SDG 4.

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.

A series of online lectures by the Humboldt Cities Network provides insights into the research of Humboldtians on urban challenges worldwide. #byalumniforalumni

By introducing the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is opening up a new way of accessing the Humboldt Research Fellowship in parallel with the standard application procedure. It will allow selected hosts to recruit suitable candidates from abroad as Humboldt Research Fellows by means of a direct award procedure. Every year, up to 100 additional research fellowships will be granted in this way.