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Pharmacy professor Oluwatoyin A. Odeku from Ibadan in Nigeria has developed a mentoring programme for women who aspire to pursue an academic career. Find out what motivated her in the article.

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  • Group photo of the representatives of the DAAD alumni associations in Bonn 2025
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    Fourth meeting of the DAAD alumni associations in Bonn

    It once again became clear at the fourth meeting of the DAAD alumni associations in Bonn: diversity is strength – and exchange is an important tool in solving small and major problems.

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    Artificial intelligence in the lecture theatre: curse or blessing?

    AI is changing higher education: learning is becoming more efficient, individual and accessible –yet it requires clear rules regarding its responsible use.

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    How is cyberspace becoming more equitable?

    Women in cyberspace: opportunities, risks and strategies. How algorithms, social media and cybersecurity are impacting digital equality.

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    Aruna Dhathathreyan, Alumna

    Germans and Indians communicate very differently – which can be funny sometimes.

    After almost 7 years, when I got back to India and started my work at the national laboratory, I had a reverse culture shock. I found that my ‘straightforward’ style of speaking learnt over 7 years in Germany was considered abrupt and even rude in Chennai.
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    Green jobs as an opportunity for professionals

    Professionals in the domain of renewable energies are increasingly in demand in Germany. Why that is and how to succeed in entering this sector.

  • SDG Ziel 13: Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
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    Promoting climate education in schools

    Why is climate education in schools important? Evelyn Araripe, an expert in climate and sustainability education, gave insights into her research during a Virtual Coffee Break.

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    Touring the world as sustainable extreme sport

    Extreme sport and sustainability: Julen Sánchez and his expedition by rowing boat and bicycle. His motivation and the experiences to date that have made an impression on him.

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    International students at German universities account for 11% of all students in Germany. Asia and Pacific represents the key region of origin for international students with a share of 31%, followed by students from North Africa and Middle East (20%) and Western Europe (17%).

    Source: Wissenschaft weltoffen 2022

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    Shaping the future by means of diversity

    Nigerian historian Egodi Uchendu is seeking answers to current issues and relies on a wide range of perspectives in doing so.