We would like to draw your attention to a small change: from 2019, the "Research in Germany" newsletter will only be published once every two months rather than monthly. Everything else will remain the same, and we hope that you will continue to find just the right mix of fascinating and relevant information in each issue.
This edition features the following topics: it is not only people and organisations that are hooked up to the Internet – increasingly, things like cars are, too. Cyber security researchers are searching for ways to prevent the ever more sophisticated attacks that hackers are carrying out. You can also read in this edition why a Russian urban planner is interested in nursery schools, learn about current funding programmes and discover our number of the month.
IN FOCUS: Cyber security
Highest priority: researching online security
Cyberattacks are constantly changing and becoming more frequent. This requires new methods and measures to prevent them. Increasing numbers of researchers all over Germany are working to address the problem.
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Cars: a treasure trove of data and an ideal target for attacks
These days, driving a car safely also means protecting your data. This is why scientists in Germany have developed an IT interface for cars that allow users to regulate the data flow themselves.
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The right architecture helps young children learn better
When the term urban planning is mentioned, most of us think about traffic routes and housing. Yet urban planning encompasses a whole lot more: Maria Ustinova from Russia for example wants to improve nurseries and schools.
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Immanuel-Kant-Stipendium for doctoral students
The culture and history of Germans in Eastern Europe is the focus of the Immanuel-Kant-Stipendium of the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media (BKM). The closing date for applications is 31 December 2018.
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ERC Consolidator Grants
The Consolidator Grants awarded by the European Research Council (ERC) support promising researchers wishing to advance their academic careers. The closing date for applications is 7 February 2019.
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Erasmus+ mobility project for higher education students and staff
Through its Erasmus+ programme, the European Union (EU) enables people to teach or study at a German university. For individual application deadlines, the international office of the applicant's home university should be contacted.
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Professor Egold, why in fact do we need holidays?
Employees in Germany generally work five days a week and then have two days off. And yet many feel that they need a holiday. Why? The psychologist Professor Nikolai Egold explains why holidays are important and why people do not necessarily recharge their batteries in their time off.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
"Research in Germany" at the AGU 2018, Washington, D. C., USA
Visit us at the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union in Washington, D. C. from 10 to 14 December 2018! Numerous institutions will inform about research, funding and career options at our booth. Informative and entertaining side events invite you to network. Please make sure to register beforehand.
More"Research in Germany" at the AAAS Annual Meeting 2019, Washington, D. C., USA
The AAAS Annual Meeting is the most widely reported global science gathering and perfect for networking with future collaborators across disciplines. Meet us and our partners at the "Research in Germany" booth at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. from 14 to 17 February 2019. We look forward to network with you!
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