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© GIF Job Opportunity: Germany Liaison & Program Manager (Maternity Leave Replacement)
The German Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) is seeking to temporarily fill the position of ‘Germany Liaison & Program Manager’ (maternity leave cover from October 2025 to October/November 2026). Apply until: 25 August 2025
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© Hryhorii – stock.adobe.com EU Commission proposes partial suspension of Israel’s association to Horizon Europe
The European Commission has proposed to partially suspend Israel’s participation to Horizon Europe. The suspension specifically concerns the participation of entities established in Israel in activities funded under the Accelerator of the European Innovation Council (EIC).
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© Nibroe Art – stock.adobe.com Tech for Democracy: Israeli delegation visits FZI in Berlin
How can science contribute to strengthening democratic societies? And what role do international research collaborations play in this? Representatives from science, politics, and civil society addressed these questions during a three-day visit by an Israeli delegation to FZI.
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© kirill_makarov – stock.adobe.com EU-Israel Association Agreement still under scrutiny
The EU-Israel Association Agreement sets the framework for broad-based cooperation, which also includes Israel’s association with “Horizon Europe”. However, due to the situation in the Gaza Strip, the agreement is currently under scrutiny.
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© Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Building Bridges – Meeting of Minerva and Max Planck Alumni in Berlin
From 30 June to 1 July 2025, Max Planck Alumni and former Minerva Fellows met for the first time at this year’s Max Planck Alumni Symposium in Berlin.
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© Arnell Koegelenberg/peopleimages.com – stock.adobe.com From Enemy to Fellow Human Being – German-Israeli research team develops approach against social division
A recent psychological study by the University of Trier and the Open University of Israel demonstrates how increasing affective polarisation can be mitigated.
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© Nibroe Art – stock.adobe.com Labs at Weizmann Institute destroyed by Iranian attack
Some of the laboratories at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have been completely destroyed by Iranian missiles. There were no casualties.
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© Elena Dijour – stock.adobe.com 100 years Hebrew University of Jerusalem – congratulations and signs of solidarity
The President of the Conference of Science Ministers and HRK the President congratulate the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on its 100th anniversary in difficult times.
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© Liz – stock.adobe.com Water Research fosters cooperation: 3 research projects present their results
Despite difficult political conditions, scientific cooperation is possible to develope effective solutions to water scarcity in the Middle East. Researchers from Germany, Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories have recently presented their cooperation project results.
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© AA Ceremony at Leopoldina to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations
This year, the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Israel are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Of particular importance were the scientific and cultural contacts that paved the way for official relations. To celebrate the anniversary, a ceremony was held at the Leopoldina on 26 May 2025.
