Dear readers, dear colleagues,
In this edition, we wish to draw your attention to new projects, programmes and cooperations with universities all around the globe, including new study abroad opportunities in New Zealand and a new partnership with Xiamen University.
Various virtual events for German and international participants took place. … Weiterlesen
New Programmes and Cooperations
New Study Abroad Opportunity in New Zealand
The University of Göttingen has a new study abroad opportunity in New Zealand! Located in Christchurch on the South Island, Lincoln University is a small university specializing in agricultural science and agribusiness, business, tourism management, environmental studies, and sport management. Lincoln University is highly regarded for its praxis-oriented programmes of study. For several years, … Weiterlesen
New University Partnership with Xiamen University, China
The University of Göttingen has officially established a new university partnership with Xiamen University, China. The General Memorandum for Academic Cooperation comprises all areas of research and teaching at the two partner institutions, and the Memorandum of Understanding on Student and Staff Exchange provides for five exchange places for bachelor and master students per semester. Xiamen University is one of the best universities in China, … Weiterlesen
European University Alliance ENLIGHT: First Call for Applications
In July 2020, the newly founded ENLIGHT network was selected for the second call of „European Universities“, the European Commission’s pilot programme for new multilateral networks. In the next three years, ENLIGHT will receive start-up funding of €5 million to foster innovation in education and research.
ENLIGHT consists of nine comprehensive, research-intensive and well-renowned universities from nine European countries. … Weiterlesen
“Georgian Day” at the University of Göttingen
In July 2019, the Chair of Modern History of Eastern Europe organized the first “Georgian Day” at the University of Göttingen. This successful event will be held in 2021 as well. Next year´s digital “Georgian Day” will take place on January 19th 2021 (4:15 pm – 7:45 pm). During two sessions, professors, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral students from Georgia will present their recent research on social cohesion in past, … Weiterlesen
Virtual Opportunities in International Education
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched nearly every aspect of our lives. Closed borders, travel restrictions and public health measures to contain the virus have deeply impacted global student mobility. Some of our partner universities have made the difficult decision to cancel physical exchange programs for 2020 and the first half of 2021. At the same time, … Weiterlesen
Past Events 2020
First Virtual Alumni Day at the University of Göttingen
What were the major events at the University of Göttingen in 2020? How did the Campus – its students, partners, scientists, lecturers and employees – continue to operate under the very challenging circumstances? Which measures were taken to guarantee the continuation of studies amid the pandemic? On the occasion of the annual Göttingen Alumni Day Professor Reinhard Jahn, … Weiterlesen
Vamos Conoce América Latina!
On 9 – 13 November 2020 the Regional Coordination Office for Latina America and Africa organized the virtual information week “Vamos! Conoce América Latina”. The main objective of the event was to give firsthand information to our students who are interested in studying for a semester at one of our central partner universities in Latin America. … Weiterlesen
Göttingen, 19-20 November 2020: Conference ‚United in Diversity – A Europe of Sustainability‘
On November 19-20, the University of Göttingen together with its partners from the European University Alliance ENLIGHT organised a high-profile conference on the challenges and perspectives of a sustainable development of Europe. In the virtual conference, many stakeholders from science, industry, politics and the civil society came together to address major societal challenges and to contribute to their resolution. … Weiterlesen
Services for Students and International Students in Göttingen
Career Support in Times of Crisis
Job seekers these days are left with even more uncertainty facing an unstable job market and changing application conditions. The COVID-19 crisis requires graduates and students to prepare even earlier and be more focused for their employment search. The University’s Career Service supports German and international students in this unusual winter term with job and internship orientation, … Weiterlesen
Featured Study Programme
Featured Programme – Chemistry
5 Reasons why international students should study Chemistry in Göttingen
1. Excellent facilities
Students at the Faculty of Chemistry are able to take advantage of a wide range of scientific facilities ranging from NMR- and mass-spectroscopy units and x-ray facilities to the members of the Göttingen Campus, including eight local non-university research institutions such as the Max Planck institutes. … Weiterlesen