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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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Our digital magazine is a comprehensive information portal on current and exciting topics relating to Germany. Here you will find inspiring articles about studying and further education, current developments in science and research as well as valuable insights into career opportunities.

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  • Teaser image for the infographic “Freedom of Science”
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    This infographic explains the importance of freedom of research and teaching. It also looks at the state of academic freedom in Germany and around the world.

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    Combating bias in AI

    Artificial intelligence frequently learns bias, which it disseminates. Researchers like Sunipa Dev are committed to ensuring that the algorithms become fairer and more diverse.

  • Sneakers and travel bag on asphalt with the German flag painted on it
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    Welcome to Germany – tips for getting started

    Finding friends, learning the language, mastering bureaucracy: international professionals and former students provide tips on getting off to a good start in Germany.

  • Infographic on the implementation principles of the 2030 Agenda
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  •  Aruna Dhathathreyan
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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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  • SDG Ziel 5: Geschlechtergleichheit
    Teaser image for the infographic “Diversity in research”
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    This infographic provides an overview of the current state of research, highlights challenges and concrete benefits - including practical initiatives and recommendations for action.

  • SDG Ziel 9: Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Interracial businesspeople
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    Alumnus founds company with purpose

    Social entrepreneur Raju Gurung reveals how social ideas become viable business models - and why impact, responsibility and customer proximity are crucial.

  • Concentrated black female engineer writing code on drone control
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    Innovation in Germany

    Why Germany’s appetite for innovation is also fed by the tension between regulation and entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Fact snack

    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

  • Board of Rectors Meeting Bonn 2025
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    Common educational areas in Europe

    European university alliances are promoting transnational university cooperation in teaching, research and innovation.