Le mercredi 16 octobre (14 h 30 à 15 h 30), le DAAD sera à Polytechnique Montréal pour présenter une séance d’information sur le paysage de la recherche allemande et les possibilités de financement pour soutenir la recherche en Allemagne. Détails : https://t.co/EU86SagZPf
Séance d’information (en français) sur le paysage de la recherche allemande et les possibilités de financement pour soutenir la recherche en Allemagne. Le mercredi 16 octobre,Université de Montréal, 12 h à 13 h 30. Détails : https://t.co/59GfkR2M9M#UdeM
Students at Ryerson University are invited to an info session on DAAD's scholarship/grant programs to support internships, research & study in Germany. This Thursday, noon-1pm in Sears Atrium. Details: https://t.co/0HnA7mn9M4
Étudiants de la région de Montréal : joignez-vous à DAAD à des séances d'information sur nos programmes d'études, de recherche et de stages en Allemagne le mardi 15 octobre à Goethe-Institut Montreal. Séance en français de 14h à 15h. https://t.co/WWuEljr04n#UQAM#HEC#UdeM
Montreal-area students: join DAAD at info sessions on our student programs for study, research & internships in Germany on Tues. Oct. 15 at Goethe-Institut Montreal. English session from 3:30-4:30 pm. Details: https://t.co/TcMyl8ncWt#McGill#UdeM#HEC#UQAM#ConcordiaMTL
Students at University of Toronto , DAAD will be on St. George campus on Tues. Oct 15, 4-5 pm to present details on our student scholarship and grant programs for study, research and internships in Germany. Details here: https://t.co/XvTlZyy6qI#UofT#StudyinGermany
There's still time to register for next week's Research in Germany webinar series. Topics incl. AI, scientific start-ups, research clusters & unis of applied sciences. Find out what opportunities there are from people who know. Details & to register: https://t.co/a9ERTHqiIX
DAAD's "Study Scholarship - Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film" supports graduates of Bachelor programs in related fields who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany. Deadline: November 30. Details: https://t.co/k12gwFzd53#studyabroad#Germanyhttps://t.co/MyWr59djKH
Visit DAAD at the "Study in Germany" booth at the Study and Go Abroad Fair in Toronto on Sunday, October 6th. We'll be joined by Universitätsallianz Ruhr - UA Ruhr &@UniCologneAAA , so come say hello. Admission is free! Details: https://t.co/wGhvdm3Mmhhttps://t.co/wAxC7QxTWL
Faculty & postdocs at #DalhousieU are invited to a Sept. 17th info session on the German research landscape and funding programs to support research there and/or with German partners. Details here: http://ow.ly/U6qS50vPm6W#funding#research
DAAD's "Study Scholarship - Postgraduates Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts" supports graduates of Bachelor programs in the related fields who wish to continue their studies in Germany. Deadline: October 31. Details: https://bit.ly/2KcgceQ#studyabroad#Germany
Faculty & postdocs at Ryerson University are invited to an info session on research in Germany and research funding programs presented by DAAD Canada & Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Sept. 11 from 9:30-10:30. Details: http://ow.ly/DhFP50vPlOz#Ryerson#researchinGermany
The Study in Germany video contest invites you to find Germany in your home country or your home country in Germany. Deadline: Sept. 15th! Details: http://ow.ly/rs4o50vPmWz#goabroad
DAAD's "Study Scholarship - Postgraduates Studies in the Field of Music" supports graduates of Bachelor programs pursuing Master's or other postgraduates studies in Music in Germany. Deadline: October 15. Details: https://bit.ly/2K5eH35#studyabroad#Germany
DAAD's "Study Scholarship - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture" supports students in this field who pursue a Master's studies (or other postgraduate study activity) in Germany. Deadline: September 30. Details: https://bit.ly/2LQtd0P#studyabroad#Germany
Germany: Endangered turtle dove is 2020 bird of the year11. October 2019 07:32
Known as a symbol of love, peace and happiness, the turtle dove, sometimes knowns as a love bird, is flirting with extinction. A German environmental protection group has named it the 2020 bird of the year.
Multicamera film technology heralds awesome VR advance09. October 2019 08:25
Volumetric capture uses many cameras to film an actor from all sides simultaneously. Software then splices the images into film scenes. Using VR goggles, you can walk around actors and see them from all sides.
Old wheat sprouting from new seeds07. October 2019 06:13
Since 2012 an institute in Germany has been training researchers from Ethiopia how to supplement crops with traditional grains and vegetables. Their goal is for farmers to be better able to adapt to climate change.
German research vessel begins yearlong drift through Arctic Ocean04. October 2019 21:53
The Polarstern, a German research vessel, has found a suitable ice floe to begin its 12-month drift through the Arctic ice sheet. The ship's crew will research the effects of climate change on Arctic ice.
A research team in Berlin is teaching a robot to knit. The goal of the research is to acquire new insights into interactions between humans and the mechanical helpers of the future.
Asleep at the wheel: Driving while drowsy can be deadly01. October 2019 15:00
Falling asleep at the wheel can have dire consequences not only for drivers, but other road users. A recent study shows just who is at risk and what’s causing it.
Illegal wildlife trade thrives on Facebook, internet forums30. September 2019 10:13
Endangered reptiles are being traded on Facebook. Wildlife activists say tech giants aren't doing enough to shut down groups buying and selling live animals.
Why can't we tickle ourselves?27. September 2019 15:21
Trapped between uncontrollable laughter and excruciating discomfort, it's difficult to decide when being tickled: do I like this or not? But why doesn't this happen if we tickle ourselves? New research on rats shows why.
Is China doing enough for climate protection?26. September 2019 11:51
Alexander Reitzenstein, a policy advisor for climate policy at E3G, talks to DW about China's efforts to protect the environment. He says the Asian giant excels in some areas, but is lagging behind in others.
Alzheimer's - interview with Saskia Weiss20. September 2019 12:30
For sufferers and their relatives, Alzheimer's can be a real challenge. We speak to Saskia Weiss from the German Alzheimer’s Society which offers help and support to people with dementia.
MOSAiC: Great Arctic expedition starts20. September 2019 10:00
For one year, a research ship called "Polarstern" will drift through the frozen Arctic. Researchers want to better understand the influence of the Arctic on climate, says cruise leader Christian Haas in a DW interview.
Conspiracies are 'always theories of power'20. September 2019 08:43
Whether it's Area 51, the moon landing or the 9/11 attacks, it feels like a disproportionate amount of conspiracy theories have something to do with the US. Expert Michael Butter says that's not quite true.
Fewer German women are taking the pill19. September 2019 14:35
A survey published on Thursday showed that fewer German women were taking the birth control pill than before, with condoms becoming more popular. The pill has been associated with health risks in recent years.
German medics urge calm over hand birth defects18. September 2019 17:30
Doctors have warned against jumping to conclusions after three births at one hospital in which children were born with hand deformities. Clinicians are investigating whether the anomalies are linked.
Humboldt: explorer, natural scientist, environmentalist15. September 2019 12:56
German Renaissance man Alexander von Humboldt was born 250 years ago. His contributions to science and the natural world are being celebrated by artists at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin.
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