Experts in area studies view the individual regions of the world within their specific linguistic, cultural, historical and other contexts – which is precisely what a globalised world needs. You can also read in this edition about a social anthropologist who is studying concepts of care in Asia, find out what influence personalised Facebook content has on us, learn about current funding programmes and discover our number of the month.
IN FOCUS: Area studies
Countries, regions and the world as a whole
"Context" is perhaps the most important term in area studies. Experts in this field study regions in the context of their languages, cultures, history and other aspects.
MoreResearching the political participation of women in Kenya
Kenya's new constitution has given rise to much hope. Whether it will also increase the political participation of women is something Shillah Memusi is researching at the BIGSAS graduate school in Bayreuth.
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A social anthropologist asks: How do countries take care of their citizens?
The social anthropologist Minh Nguyen from Bielefeld University is researching the way the welfare system is organised in different societies. In the process, she has made some important findings.
MoreCURRENT CALLS
Doctoral scholarships from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom
Each year, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation provides doctoral scholarships to support innovative and convincing research projects. The next closing date for applications is 30 April 2019.
MoreGreen Talents Competition 2019
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) honours international researchers with innovative green ideas. Applications can be submitted from 8 April until 22 May 2019.
MorePhD scholarships from the German Federal Environmental Foundation
The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU) supports doctoral students who are working on sustainable solutions to current environmental problems. The closing date for applications is 15 June 2019.
MoreJUST ASKING ...
Professor Schweiger, what influence does personalised Facebook content have on users and society?
Many online platforms – be they Facebook, Twitter or Google – have one thing in common: they primarily show users news content that reflects their personal interests and attitudes. Communication scientist Wolfgang Schweiger explores how social media are changing the way opinions are formed.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
"Research in Germany" lecture tour "Doing a doctorate in Germany", Chengdu, China
"Research in Germany" is offering an exciting information tour focused on career opportunities in Germany. Meet representatives of German universities and research organisations on 25 and 26 April 2019 in Chengdu and learn about positions for PhD students, funding opportunities and studying and research in Germany.
More"Research in Germany" PhD and postdoc consultations at the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2019, Tokyo, Japan
Meet German university representatives in one-on-one talks and learn about research possibilities and open positions at their institutions on in Tokyo on 21 May 2019. This matchmaking event is a unique opportunity to find out why Germany is one of the world’s leading destinations for researchers in the science and technology sectors, and how you can be a part of it! Registration starts on 3 April.
More"Research in Germany" at the BCF Career Event 2019, Utrecht, Netherlands
Join "Research in Germany" at the BCF Career Event 2019 in Utrecht on 23 May 2019! Register for free until 15 May and learn more about universities, scholarships, exchange programmes, work and research opportunities in Germany.
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