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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.

Our articles not only tell the stories of international Germany alumni who share their experiences and successes, but are also dedicated to important key topics such as and , , and . Immerse yourself in a world full of knowledge and inspiration and discover what moves our Germany alumni.

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  • Constructions engineers with helmets on site
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    From Iraq to Karlsruhe – a career in Germany

    Find out how Anwer advanced his career in civil engineering in Germany by learning the German language and taking part in suitable training courses.

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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. 

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    German cinema around the world

    Germany is a paradise for cinema! Discover award-winning films, actors and directors – and learn why German productions enjoy such global success.

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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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    A Latin American mentor and an Asian mentee sit together at the table, smiling and talking.
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    “The programme was a turning point for me”

    Joining forces: read here, how the Women Forward Mentoring Programme of the Humboldt network helps women to achieve their goals in academia.

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    Innovative ideas to counter the education crisis

    Germany alumni from Pakistan, Kosovo and Turkey win our Community Challenge 2024 with innovative ideas for digital education. Their projects aim to improve global education opportunities.

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    SDG Ziel 9: Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
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    What is a circular economy?

    Our ecological transformation can only succeed if fewer resources are consumed. The future intention is therefore that they be recycled.

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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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    How a fellowship shaped Heidi Obermeyer’s career

    ‘This programme was the turning point in my career’: how a fellowship in Berlin redirected Heidi Obermeyer’s career path and turned her into an expert in geopolitical risks.