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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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).
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PRIMA Calls 2025: new procedure
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 area in terms of agri-food systems and water scarcity through research and innovation. For the upcoming calls 2025, there will be some important changes.
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Germany and Israel: 60 years of diplomatic relations celebrated with new logo
Against the backdrop of a dark past, the fact that Israel and Germany have been maintaining diplomatic relations for 60 years now is a true miracle. On this occasion, the two foreign ministers launched a competition to design a joint logo to symbolise the special relationship. The winning design was created by Uri Mor.
