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German-Israeli Future Forum under new leadership from August
From 15 August, Christina Bermann-Harms will head the German-Israeli Future Forum Foundation. She takes over the role from Tamara Or.
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BMFTR funded DAS project researches dewatering and groundwater control
The DAS project focuses on research on dewatering and hydraulic control of groundwater by air sparging and is funded by BMFTR as part of the German-Israeli Water Technology Cooperation.
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New German-Israeli Max Planck Center for Democracy, Security and Human Rights
The non-profit Hertie Foundation and the Volkswagen Foundation are funding a new international research initiative with a total of around 2.5 million euros.
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Dr Peter Lintl takes up new visiting lectureship in Israel Studies at FAU
TFriedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is expanding its profile in Middle East Studies: A visiting lectureship for Israel Studies has been set up at the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology for the first time. Dr. Peter Lintl from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP) is a renowned expert in Middle East policy…
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40th anniversary of GIF: One plus one equals more than two
The German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) celebrated its 40th anniversary at Schloss Elmau. “Germans and Israelis have a very different approach to research,” says Daniel Zajfman. But when they join forces, “one plus one equals more than two”.
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Saxony considers liaison office in Israel
Saxony is considering setting up its own liaison office in Israel. The cabinet is favourably disposed towards his proposal, reported Thomas Feist, the state government’s Commissioner for Jewish Life in Saxony.
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New partnership in the Humanities between Jerusalem and Hamburg
In a post on Facebook the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) announces a new inter-university cooperation agreement between the Faculty of Humanities at HUJI and its counterpart at the University of Hamburg.
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Academic exchange with Israel fosters encounters
From 17 to 19 June, the ‘Selma Stern Centre for Jewish Studies’ (ZJS) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev hosted an event in Berlin. Academic exchange offers opportunities for encounters – but is currently facing challenges.
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QS World University Rankings: Tel Aviv University ranked No. 1 in Israel
Ranked 208th globally and 29th worldwide in Citations per Faculty, TAU continues to lead Israeli academia and strengthen its position on the international stage.
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40 Years German Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research & Development (GIF)
To mark its 40th anniversary, the German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) hosted a three-day event at Schloss Elmau attended by high-profile guests.