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© Nibroe Art – stock.adobe.com Israel Innovation Authority and Germany’s Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft sign Partnership Agreement
In a landmark collaboration underscoring 60 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany, the Israel Innovation Authority and Germany’s Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft have signed a joint declaration to advance technological innovation.
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© AA 60 years of diplomatic relations: science has paved the way for diplomacy
Israel and Germany are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations. The two countries established official relations on 12 May 1965. But this would not have been possible without science, said Education Minister Cem Özdemir at a ceremony in Berlin.
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© sergei_fish13 – stock.adobe.com Innovative Solutions for Water Reuse in Agriculture
Four new projects on water reuse in agriculture have been launched as part of the German-Israeli Water Technology Cooperation. Researchers from both countries are working together to develop sustainable solutions for one of the biggest future water challenges.
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© DisobeyArt – stock.adobe.com Goethe University Franfurt strengthens cooperation with universities of Haifa and Tel Aviv
In mid-February Goethe University President Prof. Enrico Schleiff visited Israel to meet with representatives of the universities of Haifa and Tel Aviv and sign into effect two cooperation agreements.
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© Dilok – stock.adobe.com Bilingualism and group identities: Lower Saxony funds German-Israeli Research Projects
As part of the the ‘Research Cooperation Lower Saxony – Israel’ programme, the state of Lower Saxony is funding a total of 8 projects in the humanities and social sciences. Two German-Israeli projects link the University of Oldenburg with partner universities in Israel.
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© S… – stock.adobe.com Helmholtz, KIT and HRK strengthen partnerships in Israel
With a delegation trip to Israel, the Helmholtz Association, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK) sent a clear signal for intercultural dialogue and increased cooperation in research, teaching and entrepreneurship.
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© Nibroe Art – stock.adobe.com Max Planck-Weizmann Postdoctoral Programme
The application deadline for the third round of the German-Israeli ‘Max Planck-Weizmann Postdoc Programme’ will be announced in spring 2025.
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© GIF Job Vacancy – GIF Scientific Manager
The German Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research & Development (GIF) seeks to fill the position of Scientific Manager. The position is based in Israel. Apply until: 11 March 2025
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© GIF Verena Shifferman appointed new GIF Director
The German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF), based in Jerusalem, will be headed by Verena Shifferman from 1 February 2025.
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© Nibroe Art – stock.adobe.com BMBF funds HRK Competence Network for the Prevention of Antisemitism in Higher Education
Over the next 3 years, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will be funding the Competence Network for the Prevention of Antisemitism in Higher Education at the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK).
