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  • SDG Ziel 4: Hochwertige Bildung
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    Editors` choice

    Innovative Education: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures

    This conference addresses current challenges in the global education sector, such as access to and quality of education. International education experts will discuss how digital technologies and innovative approaches can be used to create an equitable education landscape for all.

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  • A magnifying glass and letters: Finding science and research terms
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    Glossary: Science and Research

    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.

  • SDG Ziel 15: Leben an Land
    Bee sitting on a lavender flower and drinking nectar
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    The incredible diversity of bees and why they are disappearing

    Date24.10.2024

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    Bee expert Dr. Kirsten Traynor looks at the incredible diversity of bees and what puts them at risk. She also shares tips on how we can support bees in our own backyards and balconies. #byalumnsforalumns

  • SDG Ziel 7: Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Symbols related to green hydrogen as a renewable energy source.
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    Clean hydrogen for renewable energy systems

    Date03.09.2024

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    This Virtual Coffee Break is all about green hydrogen as a renewable energy source. In her presentation, Professor Lucy Ombaka highlights the role of clean hydrogen in creating renewable energy systems that go beyond net zero targets and bring about societal change. #byalumnsforalumns

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    Academic career in Germany

    Infographic

    This infographic provides an overview of career paths in science and research in Germany and gives helpful tips for international researchers seeking an academic career in Germany.

  • SDG Ziel 15: Leben an Land
    Close-up of a young jaguar standing in shallow water in Pantanal Wetlands
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    Socio-economic shocks and their impacts on large carnivores

    Date22.05.2024

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    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    In this lecture, Humboldtian Ranjini Murali looks at socio-economic shocks and their impact on large carnivores in different regions worldwide. Watch the recording now!

  • 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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    Is Sustainable Transport Knowledge Inclusive?

    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

  • SDG Ziel 7: Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Hydrogen tanks: Hydrogen H2
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    From Materials Synthesis to Solar Water Splitting

    Date17.04.2024

    Lab Talk (recording)

    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. #byalumniforalumni

  • SDG Ziel 4: Hochwertige Bildung
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    Inclusivity in Education for Children with Disabilities

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    Susan Nasipwoni looks at how to create a more inclusive education for children with disabilities by breaking down barriers and creating inclusive learning environments. #byalumniforalumni

  • Woman sits at the computer and plans sustainable energy concepts (wind power and solar).
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    Clean Energy Puzzle: Solar and Storage Solutions

    Virtual Coffee Break (Recording)

    Veeresh Anehosur talks about the fascinating world of solar energy and its integration with energy storage systems (ESS, also known as batteries). #byalumniforalumni

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    COP28 — inclusive, transparent, pragmatic, results-oriented?

    Virtual Coffee Break (Recording)

    Ratna Priya Bysani reports on her participation in COP28 in her role as a scientific observer. She shares her impressions and experiences and give an assessment of the dialog and the main outcomes of the UN Climate Change Conference 2023 in Dubai. #byalumniforalumni

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    The Impact of Kratom Use

    Lab Talk (recording)

    During her talk, Zurina Hassan reports on the impact of Kratom use on abuse liability and cognitive function. #byalumniforalumni

  • SDG Ziel 2: Kein Hunger
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    Contribution of animal welfare to food security (Recording)

    Virtual Coffee Break (recording)

    Food security is a global problem. The introduction of appropriate animal welfare practices is one way to address this problem. Good husbandry conditions influence the production of animal products as well as their quality. In addition, the One Welfare concept recognizes the link between animal, human and environmental welfare. #byalumniforalumni

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  • A magnifying glass and letters: Finding science and research terms
    © Getty Images/patpitchaya © Getty Images/patpitchaya

    Glossary: Science and Research

    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.

  • SDG Ziel 15: Leben an Land
    Bee sitting on a lavender flower and drinking nectar
    © GettyImages/Daniela Korn © GettyImages/Daniela Korn

    Why bees are so important to our survival

    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.

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    Global Centres: fighting crises together

    Climate change, pandemics – international networking is essential to global crisis management. This is exactly what the Global Centres of the DAAD are committed to.