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Chris Brown is taking part in the 2024 Alumniportal Community Challenge. His idea is to create an app that is designed to inspire people with positive ideas and promote critical thinking.

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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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    Digital conference on innovative education

    Alumni around the world are committed to closing educational gaps. You can read about the solutions discussed at the digital conference here.

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    SDGs in teaching: improving alumni’s skills

    Innovative teaching methods like COIL offer massive potential regarding the internationalisation of teaching. Clarissa Núñez Amador from Honduras explains how the collaboration works.

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    Chris Brown’s app promotes a more positive world of ideas

    Chris Brown is taking part in the 2024 Alumniportal Community Challenge. His idea is to create an app that is designed to inspire people with positive ideas and promote critical thinking.

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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 career as a mathematician thanks to a scholarship

    The Australian mathematician Glen Wheeler was granted two research scholarships for Germany. This has had a lasting effect on his career.

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    Putu Budha: A path to integration in Germany

    In our live talk, Putu Budha from Indonesia talks about his experiences in the German healthcare system and overcoming language barriers, and gives valuable tips for international professionals.

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    Glossary: Science and Research

    This glossary provides definitions of common terms from the fields of higher education, science, research and innovation and is updated regularly. The glossary terms are listed in alphabetical order.

  • 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

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    A successful career start in Germany

    Hetvi Dhruva, an Indian actuary, talks about her experiences in Germany: from language barriers and bureaucracy to a positive work-life balance.