Dear DAAD Friends and Alumni!🎓

Welcome to our August 2023 - Edition of the DAAD Australia Newsletter.

Today, we are moving forward from winter into spring.

With the warmer season commencing, many activities around us will also take place - offering new opportunities to engage with others and for exchange.

Stay up to date with what to look out for in regard to DAAD's activities in Australia and Germany!

This Newsletter includes information and updates on our key topics:



● Upcoming Events:

• AGRN and Falling Walls Lab Australia
• German Week 2023 in Brisbane and Adelaide
• German Careers Day Melbourne

● Recent Events:

• Falling Walls Lab Sydney 2023
• German Information Day

● DAAD Alumni Australia News

● DAAD Alumni Magazine 'Language'

● DAAD Mobility and International Study Programmes

● DAAD Scholarships, Grants & Funding Programmes

We hope you will enjoy reading this edition.

Stay in touch with our DAAD IC Team in Sydney,

with kind regards, 

Silke Schoppe und Michael Rieke

For enquiries and information, please contact

the DAAD Information Centre in Sydney:

Telephone: +61272088119

Email: info@daad-australia.org

Teleconferencing: please contact us via email, and our friendly staff will arrange an appointment and provide you with an access link.

Invitation: Australia-Germany Research Network Event and Falling Walls Lab 2023

The German Embassy and the Australian Academy of Science invite you to an AGRN networking function to celebrate the finalists of the Falling Walls Lab Australia and Australia-Germany research connections. Come and join us over drinks, connect with the finalists, three of whom will have the chance to travel to Berlin in November, and find out more about possibilities to connect with researchers in Germany from a range of fields. This is also a great chance for young researchers to learn more about international research possibilities. 

Come and join us: Monday 18 September 2023 

The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Canberra

Falling Walls Lab 2023: 1.30pm to 4.30pm

AGRN Cocktail Reception Room: 4.30pm – 6pm

Please register here.

Upcoming Events:

German Week 2023 in Brisbane and Adelaide

German Week Brisbane

1 - 11 October 2023

It’s almost time to look at Oktober! To those 22.000 Germans calling Queensland home and all lovers of Germany and German things: soon you can fully immerse yourself again right here in Brisbane and embrace your inner German! We are super excited to bring our German culture to you again this year.  We will be celebrating our unified country (1990) with a Reception at the German National Day. Other exciting events this year include the “Original Oktoberfest”, a German Movie Night with a huge after-movie party, the Science, Innovation and Business Days and more cultural and culinary highlights.

DAAD Research Ambassador Prof. Leonie Barner, QUT will be presenting on Research in Germany at the Science and Innovation Day on 05 October.

Further information is available here.

German Week Adelaide

20 – 26 November 2023

In November 2023 you can once again fully immerse yourself in Adelaide and embrace your inner German! Whether you have family ties, are an expat or are a Wahldeutsche/r, we are super excited to bring a new taste of German culture to you and cure some of that Heimweh (homesickness). We look forward to continuing to celebrate relationships between South Australia and Germany and offering a variety of events.

Further information is available here.

German Careers Day 2023

at University of Melbourne and online

Learn about exciting career possibilities

Date: Fri 27 Oct 2023

Time: 9.30 am – 1.00 pm, followed by afternoon program (optional)

Location: The University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus) & online via Zoom

Get ready to explore exciting career paths and discover the importance of German language skills at the 2023 German Careers Day, a joint event by the Goethe-Institut, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the University of Melbourne and Monash University. Save the date and don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to ignite your future and learn about exciting career possibilities.

At German Careers Day, you'll have the chance to:

• Explore the benefits of learning German in terms of career opportunities
• Discover diverse career paths
• Gain valuable insights from industry experts
• Explore study abroad options in Germany

Registration: 

Please register here by 06 Oct 2023 

Further information here

Recent Event: Falling Walls Lab Sydney 2023

On 03 August the ten finalists of this year's Falling Walls Lab Sydney came together virtually to present their work to peers, a high-calibre jury of experts from academia and business, and the general public.

Compliments for your innovative work and convincing presentations!

We congratulate Peter Elango from RMIT in Melbourne who is the WINNER of the Falling Walls Lab Sydney 2023.

Presentation: Breaking the Wall of Preventable Diseases!

Congratulations to Peter Elango for also becoming the People's Choice Winner at the Falling Walls Lab Sydney 2023.

Our congratulations go as well to the First Runner-up of the Falling Walls Lab, Yulong Sun from University of NSW.

Presentation: Breaking the Wall of Lubricant Pollution!

We also congratulate the Second Runner-up, Alex Griffin from the University of Sydney.

Presentation: Breaking the Wall of Remote Brain Stimulation!

The fourth place goes to Paris Papagianis  from Monash University.

Presentation: Literally Breaking the Walls; Dust at Work!

These four winners will compete with the other state finalists at the Falling Walls Lab Australia in Canberra on 18 September 2023 (organised by the Australian Academy of Science) to determine who will be representing Australia at the Falling Walls Lab Finale in Berlin, Germany in November 2023 and win a ticket to the Falling Walls Conference. 

A big 'Thank you' to all members of the jury and the finalists who made this Grand Finale exciting and special.

Watch the outstanding presentations of the Falling Walls Lab Sydney 2023!

10 finalists pitched their innovative work and ideas with an impact on science and society.

The event recording can be watched here.

German Information Day for High School Students at the University of Sydney

German Information Day on 25 August 2023

About 200 school students attending year 9-11 came from several schools across NSW to join a special German Information Day on the campus at the University of Sydney. The programme started with presentations by the Goethe-Institut and the DAAD, represented by the new DAAD Lecturer Tessa Revink who teaches at the Macquarie University. Also, lecturers from the University of Sydney and other university representatives informed on their university's German language offerings. The information session on German studies and ‘Studying in Germany’ was followed by an hour of activities to encourage interaction and German language practice.

DAAD Almuni Australia News

DAAD Alumni News and Announcements 

DAAD Alumni Event July 2023

As part of the DAAD Alumni Association Australia’s Thought Leaders Program, the DAAD Alumni association hosted an exciting event and explored the very topical theme of “Disruptive technology and the importance of cross-functional teams and values” from the perspectives of three very different disciplines.It was a terrific and thought-provoking evening, and we very much enjoyed the lively post-presentation discussions amongst alumni, scholars, partners and industry representatives.

Thank you to our thought leaders for their presentations: Prof. Michael Thielscher on “Artificial General Intelligence, collaborative AI and humans”; DAAD Alumni Australia President Claudia Nelson on “Diversity & the importance of cross-functional teams” and Maren Goerdel on “Values as foundations of high-performing teams”. A big thank you to our special guests, Consul General Mr. Felix Schwarz and Goethe Institut Director Christoph Mücher, for their official welcomes to all DAAD alumni, friends and guests. Thank you also to Silke Schoppe and Michael Rieke for the ongoing support of the DAAD Australia office and Michiko Weinmann from the DAAD Alumni Executive Committee for lending a hand with the event organisation! 

Celebrating our new DAAD Alumni Association Australia logo!

Created by Sydney-based graphic designer and art director Astrid Wehling, our new visual identity is characterised by bright and crisp colours to work with the Australian light, and also draws from the distinctive shape of the Australian continent. Combining these new design features with established characteristics like the well-known DAAD fonts and colours for the typography, the logo icon is easily recognisable and aims to communicate a dynamic image which captures the association's purpose and values, while also highlighting the Australian connection.

New DAAD Alumni event series and next event 29th September:

- kick-off a Leadership Workshop series with and for DAAD Alumni led by DAAD Alumni President with guest speakers from the DAAD Alumni circle and special guests 

- this will be an interactive workshop series with the involvement of every participant.

- Our aim is to learn from each other and support each other by highlighting the importance of corporate culture, teams and values during times of economic challenges and technology disruption.

Stay in touch with the DAAD Alumni Association Australia, here.

DAAD Letter Magazine - Language

Alles auf Anfang - Starting at the beginning

This edition reveals just how important ­language is in the DAAD’s work, and how DAAD alumnae and alumni are making important academic contributions to German studies and ­research fields such as multi­lingualism, minority languages and artificial intelligence.

Without exchange we couldn’t live in a ­community. It is language that enables us to ­communicate and interact with one another, ­language contains our cultural, historical and ecological knowledge, and language shapes our identity.

You can read the latest issue of 'Letter' in German here or in English here.

DAAD Disability and Chronic Illness Allowance International Students 

Mobility with a disability/chronic illness

Students and researchers with disabilities or chronic illnesses often have many questions regarding how to go about studying abroad or planning a research visit. The DAAD can help them find the right answers.

As the world’s largest funding organisation dedicated to international academic exchange, the DAAD encourages students and researchers with disabilities or chronic illnesses to spend part of their academic programmes abroad, improve their foreign language skills and cultivate international contacts.

To ensure that disabled or chronically ill scholarship recipients are allowed equal access to study and research opportunities abroad, the DAAD can cover usually up to 10,000 euros in additional costs upon request which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers.

See action recommendations here 

Further information here

DAAD Database ‘International Programmes’

The DAAD database “International Programmes in Germany 2023/2024” is now online! The database supports you in your search for your ideal study programme. Here you will find internationally oriented study programmes offered by German universities and research institutions at Bachelor's, Master's and PhD level, graduate schools as well as language and short courses and preparatory courses.

Programmes and courses are published that are geared towards you as an international student in terms of content and language as well as their offers by:

- English language of instruction

- special support services

- international elements (curriculum, accreditation, stays abroad, international guest lecturers etc.)

Find the International Programmes for your studies in Germany here.

Check out available online courses here.

Call for Applications

Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture

This scholarship offers funding for projects in the area of design and planning. Lasting 10-24 months, the scholarship is suitable for foreign applicants who have gained a first university degree in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture & Landscape Planning.

Application deadline: 25 September 2023 (Start of funding from October 2024)

Find further information is available here.

Call for Applications

Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music

This scholarship programme offers students with a first degree the opportunity to continue their academic education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the field of music. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.

Application deadline: 28 September 2023 (Start of funding from October 2024)

Further information is available here.

Call for Applications

RISE Worldwide

Researchers from accredited universities and non-profit research institutions can submit an internship offer for which German students from the fields of engineering, natural and earth sciences, medicine, computer science or related disciplines may apply. A successful applicant will receive a DAAD scholarship to carry out a research stay in your working group for up to 3 months, between Juni and October 2024.

If you wish to submit a project offer, please register at the RISE Worldwide Internship database by 30 September 2023.

Further information is available here

Call for Applications

Research Grants - Short Term Grants

Research grants provide doctoral candidates, young academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research project or a course of continuing education in Germany for up to 6 months. The primary aim of this programme is to promote research projects within the context of doctoral programmes.

Application deadline: 5 October 2023 (Start of funding from May 2024)

Further information is available here

Call for Applications

Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists

University teachers, established academics and scientists can apply for short-term research grants to engage in an exchange of experience and networking amongst international colleagues. Applicants are invited to carry out a research project at a hosting German educational institution for a period up to 3 months.

Application deadline: 5 October 2023 (Start of funding from May 2024)

Further information is available here.

Call for Applications

Re-invitation Programme for former Scholarship Holders

This funding programme invites previous holders of scholarships and grants to return to Germany for research and working projects. DAAD Alumni from Australia can establish new contacts, promote cooperation and extend their network in Germany for up to 3 months.

Application Deadline: 5 October 2023 (Start of funding from May 2024)

Further information is available here.

Call for Applications

Study Visits for Academics: Artists and Architects

This Study Visit Programme for Artists and Architects promotes artistic cooperation between Australia and Germany. Academic teachers of Architecture, Fine Art, Design, Visual Communications, Performing Arts and Music are invited to work on a research project in cooperation with a German host institution. The artistic cooperation stay is funded for a period up to three months.

Application Deadline: 5 October 2023 (Start of funding from May 2024)

Further information is available here.

Call for Applications

One-Year Research Grants - Doctoral Candidates, Academics and Scientists

Research grants provide doctoral candidates, young academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research project or a course of continuing education at a German university or non-university research institute.

Application deadline: 20 October 2023 (Start of funding from May 2024)

Further information is available here

Call for Applications

Research Grants - Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees/ Cotutelle

This programme offers the opportunity to pursue a bi-national doctoral degree at a home university and at a university in Germany.

There are two options available:

a) Doctorate with bi-national supervision

b) Doctorate following the “Cotutelle” procedure.

Application deadline: 20 October 2023 (Start of funding from October 2024)

Further information is available here.

Call for Applications

Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

This 10-24 month scholarship provides excellently-qualified graduates who have completed a first degree (Bachelor, Diplom or comparable academic degree, with the opportunity to continue their academic education in Germany.

Application deadline: 20 October 2023 (Start of funding from October 2024)

Further information is available here.

Call for Applications

Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Performing Arts

This scholarship programme offers students with a first degree the opportunity to continue their education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.

Application deadline: 2 November 2023 (Start of funding from October 2024)

Further information is available here

Call for Applications

Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Fields of Fine Arts, Design, Visual Communication and Film

This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to continue your education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the fields Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.

Application deadline: 30 November 2023 (Start of funding from October 2024)

Further information is available here

ESB Business School at Reutlingen University

Study truly international in Germany

ESB Business School offers top-ranked undergraduate, graduate and executive programmes in business administration and business engineering (German and/or English), providing a strong network of partner companies and international partner universities all over the world.

Further information is available here.

University of Tübingen

Winter School on European Identity and History

January 2024

Study in English, make friends and learn German at one of Europe’s best-renowned research universities - experience Europe up close on two different Study Tracks. Class sessions are highly interactive, intercultural and combine both traditional and innovative teaching styles, including field trips and field research.

Further information is available here.