Missed our info session on DAAD funding opportunities for undergrads? View the recording via the link! In this info session, we presented opportunities for undergrad students at US or Canadian universities to study, intern, or research in Germany. https://ow.ly/LE6q50TM9J7

Public Transportation in Germany: The Do’s and Don’ts

The RISE portal is now open! Click on the link to apply for our Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE).

In case you missed the webinar for Graduate Students looking to study, intern and research in Germany in 2025-26, here is the link for the video recording. CC are available for the video recording. https://ow.ly/H72U50TBLVj

Please join DWIH NY in DC on October 31st for the FUTURE FORUM series. Their event for 2024 fosters global dialogue at the intersection of science, diplomacy, and technology. This year’s theme, “Science Diplomacy in an Era of Technological Disruption”, invites you to explore how AI, biotechnology, and other advancements are reshaping international relations. Click on the link to find out more! https://www.dwih-futureforum.org/

Hosting an event and need some German recipe ideas? Look no further! Here are 39 German recipes to inspire your cooking.

Ever heard of hobby horsing? 🐴 No? Well Germany hosted its first hobby horsing tournament on September 14th. Click on the link to find out more about this relatively new sport. https://ow.ly/AtQW50TEqOu

Celebrating 45 Years of the Germany Today Program! Since its launch in 1979, with the support of the German Federal Foreign Office, the Germany Today program has grown into a dynamic platform that fosters meaningful dialogue between Germany and its North American partners in higher education. Over the decades, it has provided insights into Germany's evolving higher education landscape. In October, we were delighted to bring together 30 Germany Today alumni and experts from the U.S. and Canada at the University of Ottawa. The event was filled with inspiring discussions on three key issues shaping the future of academia: Shifts in International Academic Mobility & Geopolitical Conflicts The Increasing Diversity of the Student Body Research Security A heartfelt thank you to the German Ambassadors for graciously welcoming us to their residence and for the continued support in fostering these vital dialogues.

Undergrads, join us for a webinar on Oct. 10th on DAAD’s programs to support study, internships & research in Germany! Details & register: https://ow.ly/G6Kf50TEqpy

Planning to pursue a graduate degree abroad can seem overwhelming. This virtual event is designed to help you navigate the process, from finding the right program and university to understanding the requirements and application process. Click on the link to find out more and RSVP!

Yesterday was German Unity Day, which marked the unification between East and West Germany. In this Coffee Connection episode, Hanni Geist speaks with her DAAD colleague John Paul Kleiner who is responsible for our Canada office in Toronto and who is also a historian with a special interest in the GDR (East Germany). John Paul is the creator of the blog GDR Objectified where he presents his collection of objects produced in, or related closely to, the German Democratic Republic (GDR)with the aim of providing a window into East German history in a historical and/or personal way.

Happy German Unity Day! 🎉 Today marks the anniversary of Germany's reunification in 1990, a celebration of freedom, democracy, and the strength of unity.