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News from the University of Cologne

University of Cologne Founds Adenauer School of Government

The University of Cologne’s Adenauer School of Government (ASG) will combine cutting-edge research with innovative teaching. The establishment of the ASG is made possible by a comprehensive and long-term partnership with the Alfred Landecker Foundation, including an initial funding of ten million euros per year.

News from LMU Munich

MCML Strengthens Transatlantic Ties in Generative and Medical AI

From May 19–23, 2025, a 20-member delegation from the Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) – an initiative of LMU Munich and Technical University Munich – visited top U.S. institutions — Harvard, MIT, NYU, and Cornell Tech — to foster long-term collaboration in Generative AI and Medical AI. The visit marked an important step in MCML’s newly launched AI X-Change program, which supports international research stays for PhD students and hosts visiting scholars in machine learning. The trip focused on research in generative models and medical AI—covering topics such as fairness, transparency, clinical applications, and the integration of AI into healthcare. Discussions also explored the foundations of machine learning and social data science.

News from Hertie School

Take your career to the next level with the Hertie School

Apply to join Hertie School’s Executive Master of Public Administration by 1 August 2025.

News from BASt Germany

Young Researchers Seminar YRS2025 at BASt Germany

From 3 to 5 June, the 2025 edition of the Young Researchers Seminar (YRS2025) was held at the Federal Highway and Transport Research Institute BASt in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany. As one of the most prestigious events for young talents in the transport sector, the Seminar is meant for young researchers working at organizations belonging to European transport research associations (ECTRI, FEHRL, FERSI, EURNEX, HUMANIST) and US Universities (via TRB). The young participants are preferably PhD students; the Seminar is held every two years.

News from LMU Munich

New Collaborative Research Centre on simulation-based learning at LMU

SHARP, a new Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), aims to contribute to theory-building on AI-supported personalization of simulation-based learning in higher education. The center is being launched at LMU in cooperation (among others) with Technical University of Munich (TUM).

Experience Germany’s democratic system of governance in Berlin

Join the German federal parliament’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program

The German federal parliament’s International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) program, offering young college graduates from over 50 countries the chance to experience Germany’s democratic system of governance up-close in Berlin, is set to continue for its 40th year in 2026. The application deadline is August 31, 2025.

Work at the German House in New York

Job Opportunity: GAIN Program Officer (Part-Time)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), located in New York City, is looking for a Program Officer, part-time, 20 hours/per week.