The Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) , a joint initiative by the Department of Science & Technology (DST),Government of India and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany was established to facilitate Indo-German R&D networking through substantive interactions among government, academia/research system and industries, thus fostering innovation for overall economic and societal developments in both the countries.
The calls for the Year 2025 has been announced.
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9 January commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915. To mark this day, the tradition of celebrating Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) started in 2003. 1st PBD Convention was organised on 9 January 2003 to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India.
The 18th PBD Convention will be held from 8 – 10 January 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The theme of the 18th PBD Convention is "Diaspora's Contribution to a Viksit Bharat".
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The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Cologne, organized the Indo-German Summit of Young Professionals (IGSYP-24) on 18th December 2024 at Cologne, Germany. The event commenced with a welcome by Prof. Dr. Dr. (h.c.) Sanjay Mathur, Chair of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry, University of Cologne.
His Excellency, the Ambassador of India to the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Ajit Gupte, addressed the audience through a pre-recorded video message. He highlighted that Indo-German S&T cooperation marked its 50-year journey in 2024. During this golden jubilee year, he encouraged young professionals and Indian students to elevate this longstanding partnership to greater heights.
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An Orientation programme for the Winter intake students at Hochschule Furtwangen was organised by the Schwarzwald Indo-German Association (SIGA). The program aimed to provide new international students with essential guidance on transitioning to life in Germany, covering topics such as navigating administrative processes, cultural acclimatization, and balancing academic and personal life. The session was led by Mr. Srinath Parameshwaran, the President of SIGA, who shared valuable insights and set the tone for the event. A significant highlight of the orientation was the introduction of the Indian Students in Germany (ISG) portal, an initiative by the Indian Embassy for the welfare of Indian students.
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The event is organized by the multiple Tamil and Indian Associations around Germany under the leadership and support of the Consulate General of India, Frankfurt. The "student info session," which is part of the event will be pretty interactive and engaging for the Students from Germany. The organisers will the necessary information for the students to make a successful career path in Germany. The registration link for the event is below and the entry is free of charge.
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Studying in Germany: A Practical Guide for International Students (7th Edition) is a practical guide published by Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD). The document gives practical tips on the preparation, timeline, German knowledge, degree programmes, English courses etc.
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