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German-Israeli Study Groups and Early Student Contacts with Israel 1948–1972
At an event in Berlin on 24 March 2026, Jonas Hahn presented his book on the German-Israeli study groups. His talk is available as a podcast in the series “Zeitgeschichte erleben”.
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International project examines ethical challenges in digital healthcare
A Lower Saxony-Israel research project is investigating the impact of increasing digitalisation on day-to-day medical care. In particular, the project aims to examine ethical challenges associated with the use of digital applications such as electronic health records and artificial intelligence in Germany and Israel.
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PRIMA Work Programme 2026 published
PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) is an international funding initiative that aims to effectively address the challenges of the Mediterranean in terms of agri-food systems and water scarcity through research and innovation. The 2026 calls are now open.
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Habermas: Solidarity with Israel in Action
The late social philosopher Jürgen Habermas was a friend of Israel. Following the massacre on October 7, he refuted the accusation that Israel was committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
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Graphic History „Oberbrechen“ recieves ICMA Book Award Silver
On 9 March 2026, the 16th International Creative Media Awards (ICMA) were presented at the start of the London Book Fair. The Graphic History ‘Oberbrechen: A German Village Confronts Its Nazi Past’, developed by historians Dr Stefanie Fischer and Dr Kim Wünschmann in collaboration with artist Liz Clarke, received the Silver Award in the category…
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Dr. Alexander Dubrau Appointed Director of the Leo Baeck Institute Jerusalem
Dr. Alexander Dubrau has been appointed Director of the Leo Baeck Institute Jerusalem. The istitute promotes academic research on German and Central European Jewry, and advancing the historical, cultural and liberal heritage of German-speaking Judaism within Israeli society.
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Scientific alliance with Israel: Collaborative biochemistry project awarded funding
The funding programme “zukunft.niedersachsen” supports joint research projects between partners in Lower Saxony and Israel. One of these is a project in plant science that investigates plant hormones, the so-called gibberellins.
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ERC: Expert criticises low funding rate for applications from Israel
According to an expert, the European Research Council (ERC) is biased in its assessment process. Meanwhile, interest in Europe as a research location is unusually high.
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When Marine Biology Meets Dentistry: A Cross Disciplinary Research Story
What do coral skeletons, human teeth, and bones have in common? More than you might think. A recently published feature article highlights a unique international collaboration.
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Lower Saxony-Israel: 4 million euros for 8 cooperation projects
The Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation are providing around 4 million euros in funding to promote 8 new cooperations between Israeli and Lower Saxony universities and research institutions.
