Alumni stories

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Here you can find exciting interviews and portraits of Alumniportal members from different countries.

Alumni report about their studies and research stays abroad and about their career paths.

Also, Germany-Alumni talk about their manifold impressions of Germany.

 

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    © Getty Images/Debalina Ghosh

    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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    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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    © Getty Images/Pekic

    Eco-conscious international travel

    There’s a lot of travel involved in studying abroad, taking part in an international exchange programme or completing an internship abroad. Eco-conscious travel enables students to contribute to climate protection.  

  • SDG Ziel 5: Geschlechtergleichheit
    Woman holding a sign and protests for more equality.
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    © GettyImages/jacoblund

    An insight into Germany’s feminist foreign policy

    Germany is seeking to dismantle unequal power structures on a global basis and to make lasting changes. Alumni turn their attention to Germany’s new feminist foreign policy.  

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    © Andreas B. Krueger

    Alumni in dialogue: ‘Europe’s secret weapon is its diversity’

    Ninth Symposium for German DAAD law alumni in Paris: insights into gripping conversations about global crises, common values and Europe’s future.

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    © Alumniportal Deutschland / Lleshi

    An impetus for eco-friendly agriculture

    Participants at International Day of the Tropics 2023 in Berlin discussed pathways to an equitable transformation in food systems. Germany alumni report on their experiences. 

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    A cyclist rides through a city park
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    © Getty Images/RyanJLane

    Ideas for sustainable cities

    Climate change, rapid urbanisation, infrastructural deficiencies and many other aspects are negatively impacting living conditions in our towns and cities. How can we make them more resilient and liveable? These were topics that Germany alumni addressed in the context of Community Challenge 2023. 

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    Shared dreams, joint objectives

    The story of spouses that have studied and conducted research in Germany together — funded by the DAAD and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. 

  • SDG Ziel 13: Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    SDG Ziel 3: Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    African woman paddles through flooded village in small boat
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    © GettyImages/peeterv

    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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    SDG Ziel 2: Kein Hunger
    Agricultural robot surveilling a pepper field
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    © Getty Images/piranka

    Alumni are rethinking sustainable agriculture

    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.

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    The inspiring background of Bunye Ngene

    After his German Studies, Germany alumnus Bunye Ngene from Nigeria has established himself as an author in Germany. He writes everyday stories from two cultures.

  • SDG Ziel 2: Kein Hunger
    Young man eating insects at a market in Thailand
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    © GettyImages-Koldunova_Anna

    Insects: food of the future

    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.