Higher Education and Research

Pakistani molecular biologist Asifa Akhtar, the new vice president of the Max Planck Society, has set priorities for her term in office.

Many German universities have recently taken in refugee students. A look at what has been achieved and current objectives.

All over the world, scientists are working flat out to develop a vaccine for Covid-19. Germany is among the front runners with a number of projects.

The German government aspires to a sustainable market economy without the use of fossil fuels – and the Science Year 2020 aims to help achieve this goal.

Climate change and automation: challenges that also have an impact on the labour market. These degree programs prepare people to meet them.

The Covid 19 pandemic poses new challenges for healthcare. German start-ups lend a helping hand with creative solutions.

With strong German participation, European researchers are working to tackle the coronavirus pandemic – with initial success.

The Robert Koch Institut’s Fabian Leendertz is researching pathogens from the animal kingdom in Africa. He tells us where the greatest danger lurks.

Studying at home is a challenge for many students, but also an opportunity. Quynh Huong Nguyen from Vietnam offers some tips.

Studying after Coronavirus: The President of the Humboldt University of Berlin is convinced that academic exchange will always exist, be it digitally or otherwise.

Understanding Corona and Co.: these study courses in Germany focus on education to fight disasters and crises.

International students in Germany are also affected by the Corona crisis. Here is an overview of efforts to help them.