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DAAD Information Centre Canada |
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News and Events |
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Launch of study-in.de Website!
Want up-to-date information and advice about studying in Germany?
Check out the new website www.study-in.de for useful information regarding universities, programmes of study, and the student life and community of Germany. Not only does the site have an interactive map of Germany and its academic institutions, but it also has student testimonials, links to StudiVZ (Germany's academic social networking website), and an updated list of DAAD's worldwide events! Other new features of the website include:
- DAAD blog
- Interactive map of Germany
- "Meet us"-Button, which provides up-to-date information regarding upcoming events and fairs where students can speak to DAAD representatives
- Videos
- Contests
- Twitter
- RSS (the option to suscribe to the website in order to receive updates)
- Photo Galleries
Be sure to check out www.study-in.de!
German Studies Canada: Great Website!
The German Studies Canada website is a new online information platform for German and European Studies in Canada. With its new information tools and outreach initiatives, it reaches out to students, faculty, and professionals in the field of German and European Studies in Canada. This project is partly funded by the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD and headed by the University of Victoria in collaboration with universities across Canada.
For more information, please visit the German Studies Canada website: http://germanstudies.ca/
NEW!
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall, GermanStudies.ca presents a series of video clips commenting on the legacy of the Berlin Wall. GermanStudies.ca invites scholars to view the short clips and to contribute to the online forum "The Legacy of Germany’s East-West Divide – Twenty Years after the Fall of the Wall"
For more information, please visit: http://www.germanstudies.ca/berlinwall/
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Call for Applications! |
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Weeklong Seminar: Canada Meets Germany (CMG)
Bi-lateral Cooperation on Global Public Goods: The Future of the German-Canadian Relationship
(Berlin, 7th – 13th March 2010)
Canada Meets Germany (CMG) is an active network of young people from across the world who conduct activity to strengthen German-Canadian relations. Members can join the forum by taking part in a CMG Weeklong Seminar. The forthcoming CMG Weeklong Seminar will be held in Berlin from 7th – 13th March 2010 and will have as a theme “Bi-lateral Cooperation on Global Public Goods: The Future of the German-Canadian Relationship”.
The international conference is aimed at students, young professionals, economists, diplomatic and political representatives, and civil society practitioners from across the world and will consist of speeches and panel discussions by leading figures from the fields of politics, diplomacy, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Speakers will offer a range of perspectives on the importance of the German-Canadian co-operations, the challenges ahead, and the new strategies and approaches being taken to address these challenges. The program will aim to produce policy recommendations for the future of German-Canadian relations.
In particular, the seminar will focus on the following areas:
Engaging with Diversity: Comparative Responses to Multiculturalism and Integration
Approaches to peacekeeping and humanitarian intervention
Co-operation on green technologies and protection of the environment
The history and development of the German-Canadian relationship
Areas for further co-operation between Canada and Germany
To apply to the program, please visit:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/canadameetsgermany/index.php?en_application-form
Further information about the program can be found under:
http://www.canadameetsgermany.org
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DAAD Info Tour Canada 2009 |
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Panelists from Canada, Germany, and the United States offer tips on research opportunities in Germany
Thank you to all who participated in the DAAD Info Tour Canada 2009!
The workshops were a tremendous success, with a combined total of over 200 people over the course of the two days. Photos and presentations from the events will be available shortly.
Speakers:
Dr. Norbert König, Head of Division Cooperation with North and South America, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Germany
Dr. Barbara Hellebrandt, Senior Scientific Officer Canada, USA, International Bureau of BMBF, Germany
Dr. Alexandra Hausstein, Director DAAD Information Centre Toronto
Jessica Denenberg, Program Coordinator, DAAD Information Centre, Toronto
Peter Kerrigan, Deputy Director, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), New York
Dr. Berthold Neizert, Head of Division, International Relations, Max Planck Society
Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung (AvH)
Regina Sonntag-Krupp, Head of International Office, University of Constance, Germany
Megan Brenn-White, Executive Director, Hessen Universities Consortium, New York
Dr. Gabrielle Siegers, DAAD Research Ambassador and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Princess Margaret Hospital/Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto
University of Waterloo
Tuesday, 10 November, 2009, 2:00 – 5:30 pm
with reception and networking afterwards (University Club 5:30 – 7:00 pm)
Venue: University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West,
Environmental and Information Technology (EIT) Building, Room 3142
University of Toronto
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
with reception and networking afterwards (Munk Centre South House Lounge, 12:30 – 14:00 pm)
Venue: University of Toronto, Munk Centre for International Office,
1 Devonshire Place, Campbell Conference Facility, South House Lounge
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DAAD Young Ambassadors in Canada |
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Meet the 2009/10 DAAD Young Ambassadors!
As deadlines approach for several DAAD scholarships and for many study abroad programs, many students are faced with questions about study and research in Germany. "Which university is best for my subject area?" "Can I get by in Germany if I don't speak the language?" "Is Freiburg really a fun city?" The DAAD Young Ambassadors are here to help!
DAAD Young Ambassadors are North American undergrads who have recently studied in Germany and have received training from DAAD to inform their fellow students about the various study, research and internship programs Germany has to offer, as well as a wide array of scholarship opportunities. They're also happy to share their first-hand experience through advice and tips. There are 32 Young Ambassadors in this, the program's fifth year, so you're bound to find one who shares your field of study or geographical location.
Representatives from universities and other organizations are also welcome to call on the Young Ambassadors for support at study abroad fairs, information sessions and other events related to higher education in Germany.
In 2009-2010, there are Young Ambassadors located in universities right across Canada:
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Anne Marie Chung, University of Western Ontario
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Steffen Janzen, University of Alberta
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Krista Lum, Simon Fraser University
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Justin Waghray, University of Calgary
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Lijing Zhong, York University
 Meet this year's DAAD Young Ambassadors and find out how to contact them via email at www.daad.org/?p=ambassadors2009
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Useful Links for Canadians |
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For useful information regarding universities, programmes of study, and the student life and community in Germany, check out DAAD's new website: http://www.study-in.de/
The German Studies Canada website is a new online information platform that offers information tools and outreach initiatives for German and European Studies Community in Canada. For more information, please visit: http://germanstudies.ca/
There are many Canadian universities that offer training in German for a major or minor study. The Canadian Association of University Teachers of German has a complete list of Canadian universities that offer German language programmes.
For more information about visas and travel regulations, please contact The German Embassy in Canada. As a first step, you may want to contact the German Consulates and Honorary Consulates in Canada.
The Canada-German Work Student Program facilitates work and study opportunities between the countries.
The Goethe-Institut Toronto is a valuable resource for Canadians who wish to study the German language or learn more about German culture. For residents of Montréal and Ottawa, you may also wish to consult the Goethe-Institut Montréal and the Goethe-Institut Ottawa.
Over the past 15 years, the Ontario/Baden-Württemberg (OBW) Student Exchange Program has exchanged more than 1500 students between the Canadian province of Ontario and the German province of Baden-Württemberg. Please note that this program is only open to students of Ontario universities!
Have questions about German culture and tradition? Here's more information on German Culture in Canada.
For more information concerning financial support while in Germany, please consult our DAAD Scholarship Database.
Need a good reason to study in Germany? How about five reasons!
For more information about choosing a study destination in Germany, as well as testimonials from other students who are studying in Germany right now, feel free to check out the DAAD's helpful information page: http://www.study-in.de/
University of Toronto
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