Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu, SPARC GIANT results, inviting applications for Research Ambassador, Alumni for SDG, Study in Germany onsite and web sessions.
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DAAD News Update
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Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2025 | | | | |
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The Falling Walls Lab was brought to Nepal this year jointly by the DAAD and the Kathmandu University. On 8 May 2025 the jury and audience members selected the following as winners out of 13 finalists.
Winner: Mitesh Shrestha, Tribhuvan University
Breaking the Wall of Synthetic Fertilizers and Pesticides
Winner in 2nd Place: Monima Karmacharya, Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB)
Breaking the Wall of Dairy Wastewater
Winner in 3rd Place: Prince Chaudhary, National College, Kathmandu University
Breaking the Wall of Youth Disengagement and inactive Democracy: Speakup Nepal
Audience Choice Winner: Shristi Bhattarai, Kathmandu University
Breaking the Wall of Superbugs
The jury headed by Dr Katja Lasch (Director, DAAD New Delhi) included Brijesh Adhikary (Associate Dean – School of Engineering, Kathmandu University), Sebastian Woitsch (Director, Goethe-Zentrum Kathmandu), Rupesh Shrestha (Vice-President, NEGAAS) and Dr Babita Paudel (Founder and Head, Center for Natural and Applied Sciences - CENAS).
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SPARC GIANT: Results Announced | | | |
| 12 Indo-German research projects have been selected under the initiative co-funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India and the Ministry of Federal Foreign Office, Germany under the Scheme for Promotion Academic Research & Collaboration (SPARC). The programme is jointly implemented by DAAD and IIT Kharagpur. | | |
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DAAD invites Applications for its Research Ambassador Programme 2025 | | | |
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If you have Germany in your background and have it in you to mentor students as well as colleagues to move forward, then you have what it takes to be a DAAD Research Ambassador!
Know more about the programme, make up your mind and apply!
Read more about DAAD Research Ambassadors here.
Application Deadline: 7 July 2025 | | | |
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Web Talk Series: Alumni for SDG
11-13 June 2025, 15:30 – 16:30 IST | | | |
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The DAAD Regional Office in New Delhi and Jakarta are pleased to invite you to participate in the International Web Talk Series: Alumni for SDG on SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 13 (Climate action).
11 June: Global Health at the Crossroads – Drug Resistance, Early Detection and Care for the Most Vulnerable
12 June: People-Centred Innovation – Community-Centric Approaches for advancing Health, Equity and Sustainability
13 June: Bridging Climate Change and Agriculture Practices – Sustainable Technologies for Resilient Crops and Soil Health
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Study in Germany - Web Sessions | | | |
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Mohd Ussama
Engineering, PhD
Transitioning to my academic work at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has been equally exhilarating. The university is a hub of innovation, with an incredibly diverse environment. I am surrounded by brilliant minds from various countries, each contributing unique perspectives on science, technology and global challenges. This diversity is one of the most attractive aspects of studying in Germany. | | | |
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Jayani Navodya Thalagala
Management and Technology, Bachelors
When I first arrived in Germany, I knew no one and had to navigate an entirely new environment. Over time, I adapted, becoming financially independent and learning to manage life on my own.
Germany, in my opinion, offers immense opportunities for students willing to put in the effort. The country’s educational system and multicultural environment provide a solid foundation for both academic and personal growth. | | | |
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New Freshman College launched at Ruhr-University Bochum | | | |
The Freshman College prepares international applicants who do not yet meet all the admission requirements for studying in Germany for a BA course at RUB.
It targets students interested in technical, mathematical, or scientific subjects for a BA degree in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Applied Computer Science, or IT Security. | | | |
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Boost your career: Study Data Analysis & Project Management in Berlin | | | |
| Want to speak big data and project management alike? The English-language Master’s in Project Management & Data Science at HTW Berlin will enable you to analyse and interpret big data and manage international data-driven projects. Join us at HTW Berlin – On Campus or Online! | | | |
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