The Research Grants in Germany Programme offers doctoral students and postdocs the opportunity to realise a research project at any German university, university of applied sciences, non-university research institute, music academy or art college. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/bz3ppeut

Thank you to all our partner institutions, DAAD lecturers, Young Ambassadors, and all those who participated in our events and applied for our scholarships in 2025. We look forward to a successful year of exchange in 2026, and wish you all a Frohe Weihnachten & einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!☃️🎄

'Escape and Escapism - Art and the GDR' A free one-day symposium organised to coincide with the exhibition ‘Escape from Colditz’ by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter at the Robert Cripps Gallery, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. More info here: tinyurl.com/mvnkf5ju

Are you a STEM undergrad? RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. It offers undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German unis & research institutions. Find out more here: www.daad.de/rise/en/rise...

How can we strengthen youth exchange between the UK & Germany? Find out at Aston University’s Festival of Social Science for a panel + discussions on language, culture & opportunities for young people. 📍 Hotel & Conference Centre Birmingham | 🗓️ 3 Nov, 5pm 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-exchange…

🌞Attend a university summer course in Germany! 🌞 Applications are now open for 2026 - over 90 courses FULLY FUNDED with scholarships. Undergraduates and postgraduate students in ALL disciplines are eligible. ⏰ Deadline 30.10.25 Find out more info on how to apply here: tinyurl.com/5v23mmzh

'Research Grants in Germany' offers PhD students and postdocs (up to 4 years after completion of doctorate) the chance to realise a research project at a German uni, university of applied sciences, non-university research institute, music academy or art college. Find out more: tinyurl.com/bz3ppeut

A fantastic article from Sascha Stollhans at the University of Leeds on the myriad benefits of learning the German language. theconversation.com/learning-ger... @universityofleeds.bsky.social @saschastollhans.bsky.social

The DAAD UK & Ireland team is looking for a Programme Manager for its Lecturer and Teaching Assistant Programme. Find out more below! ⏰Deadline 10th July. www.daad.org.uk/files/2025/0...

At Cumberland Lodge, our DAAD Lektorinnen, Ortslektorinnen, and Lehrassistenzen from German Departments and other faculties across the UK and Ireland came together for a weekend of inspiring workshops, talks, and readings. Thank you to all the speakers, the organising committee and participants!

Present your wall-breaking research in 3 minutes and win a trip to Berlin! The University of Cambridge and London School of Economics invite ECRs of all disciplines to Falling Walls Lab UK, 7 July in Cambridge. Deadline: 25.05. More info: www.clic.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/falling-walls-lab

🌟 Passionate about German? Become a DAAD Young Ambassador! 🌟 We're looking for undergraduate and masters students who have studied or interned in Germany to share their experiences and promote study opportunities. 🌍 🔗 Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/lzbc50VJ1a6

The DAAD Global Centres for Climate & Environment present a free lecture series on key environmental challenges. Hear from top experts on forest conservation, water innovation & the Amazon's hydroclimate. 🌱💧🔥 📅 First lecture: 8th April, 2025 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/3pm25x5y

2025 marks 100 years of the DAAD's existence and a century of academic exchange. Find out some more about the history of the organisation from our Secretary-General, Kai Sicks, on the EAIE: European Association for International Education podcast.🎙️tinyurl.com/4f2jzety

💯🎂🥳 The DAAD turns 100 in 2025! Since 1925, it has supported three million students and academics worldwide, fostering international exchange and cooperation. For a century, it has strengthened global academic networks, promoted research, and advanced education across borders.