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Tips for international professionals: Communication between people from different cultures can quickly result in misunderstandings that can impair collaboration. We provide tips on how to avoid the pitfalls.
Komlan Godfried Amouzou is studying nursing sciences in Germany and works as a freelance translator and editor. He has already written several guest articles for the Alumniportal.
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Science diplomacy becomes increasingly important in times of mounting tension around the world and multiple global crises. Two of our community members speak about their experiences.
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.
Communication between people from different cultures can quickly result in misunderstandings that can impair collaboration. We provide tips on how to avoid the pitfalls.
International partnership that serves the community: Relebohile Mabunda from South Africa talks about her inner driving forces and her experiences in Germany.
Dr Rebecca Hahn wants to make her university more inclusive. She relates how she's organising Pride Month at the University of Tübingen and the impact it’s making on the entire city.
In this Humboldt Cities Lecture Oleg Pachenkov talks about participation in the post-political context and provides a comparison between St. Petersburg and Berlin. Be there and join the discussion.
In this Humboldt Cities Lecture Szymon Marcinczak will present findings from recent comparative studies on socioeconomic and ethnic segregation in European cities. Be there and join the discussion.
Would you like to improve your science communication skills? Our free digital workshops will give you the basics you need as a researcher to be able to present your research results to different audiences. Register now!
In this interactive workshop, we will work together on topics such as self-confidence, building a network, professional development and work-life balance.
Unlock the secrets to a successful internship in Germany. Gain key insights into the German internship market, learn effective strategies for finding opportunities, and improve your application and interview skills.
In this digital live talk series, international skilled workers will talk about their lives in Germany. A different professional will be interviewed at each event. Each interview will shed light on the professional sector, the region and, above all, the individual experiences and tips of the skilled workers. The interview participants report on their personal experiences. Participants can then ask questions.
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.
Summer is just around the corner and with it the much-anticipated European Football Championships, which will be hosted by Germany this year. But sport in Germany is much more than just soccer. From traditional activities such as hiking and cycling to modern trend sports such as skateboarding and slacklining, sport has a firm place in German culture.