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A successful career start in Germany

Hetvi Dhruva has studied Data Analytics in Mumbai. After completing her bachelor’s degree and a brief period of employment, she came to Germany in 2021 for further studies, and obtained a master’s degree in Data Analytics. She now works for an insurance corporation in Hanover as an insurance mathematician. She shares her experiences here.

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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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    Understanding German workplace culture

    International professionals need to understand German workplace culture in order to avoid misunderstandings and increase performance. An overview of everything you need to know.

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    How to negotiate your salary

    Successful salary negotiations require careful preparation, the right mindset and strategic negotiation skills. All you need to know to achieve the best possible outcome.

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    Challenges in the German job market

    International graduates often face challenges in the German job market. With practical strategies they can overcome them and navigate workplace culture.

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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.

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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.

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    Why bees are so important to our survival

    Bees are affected by climate change and pesticides. In a Virtual Coffee Break, Dr. Kirsten Traynor spoke about the role these animals play in our ecosystem and about how we can protect them.

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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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    Date11.12.2024

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    Seminar

    What do I need to know if I want to plan my career in science? Does a doctorate / PhD make sense in my field, even if I don't intend to go into research? What comes after the doctorate? What job opportunities are available to me? This seminar provides answers to these questions and many more. 

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    Date10.12.2024

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    Live Q&A

    In cooperation with the Alumniportal Deutschland, the coordination team of the MFJI Master's programme at DW Akademie is offering a live Q&A session in which interested applicants can find out more about the degree programme.

  • SDG Ziel 11: Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
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    Participation in the post-political context

    Date04.12.2024

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    Lecture

    In this Humboldt Cities Lecture Oleg Pachenkov talks about participation in the post-political context and provides a comparison between St. Petersburg and Berlin. Be there and join the discussion.

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    SDG Alumni Project TROPENTAG 2025

    The DAAD has opened the call for an SDG Alumni Project: Knowledge and Practice for Development for Germany alumni from the Global South as part of TROPENTAG 2025 - an interdisciplinary conference on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management and rural development.

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    Education Empowers

    The 2024 Challenge of Germany alumni community calls on visionaries, social entrepreneurs and innovators to submit breakthrough ideas that promise to transform education.You are invited to develop social entrepreneurship ideas to address critical issues in education and contribute to SDG 4.

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    Continuing Education for Young Professionals

    Enhance key competencies in communication, leadership, diversity, sustainability, and more. Gain practical knowledge for your (future) job and a certificate to set your CV apart.

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    Wanted: alumni as guest authors

    We are looking for interesting contributions written or recorded by talented alumni from around the world with whom we can collaborate on a regular basis. 

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    Humboldt Cities Lecture Series

    Date22.06.2023 - 18.12.2024

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    Lecture Series

    A series of online lectures by the Humboldt Cities Network provides insights into the research of Humboldtians on urban challenges worldwide. #byalumniforalumni

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