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Culture and Education
Current affairs
 "Schools:
Partners for the Future" initiative
Education creates prospects – multilingualism opens new horizons
At our partner schools abroad we not only desire to provide students with
access to our language and education system, we also want to generate
interest in and understanding for one another. More details on the "Schools:
Partners for the Future" initiative can be found in the information
sheet.
 further
information
The Researchers Mobility Portal Germany
If you are a researcher planning your next move into or out of Germany
look at the exciting new website "Eracareers-Germany " of the
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for career opportunities and to find
relevant information and assistance.
further
information
Cultural Events in Australia
In our newsletter we inform you about current events in Australia that
are related to Germany - e.g. concerts, exhibitions, festivals. For more
information see our
Calendar
of events
Studying in Germany
Here you can find information on research, scholarships and studying
at a German university
Research
and Tertiary Studies in Germany
Student and Youth Exchange
There is a number of exchange programmes between
both countries. Most of them originated from initiatives of private organisations
and individuals, who care about German-Australian friendship.
 More
information
Why learn German?
Would you like to learn German? Then you might find some interesting
information and useful links about the topic right here!
10
reasons for learning German
Why
Australians learn German
The
status of the German language in the world
German
language schools in Australia
Information
on the officially recognised German School in Australia and the school's
website
Web
magazine for young learners of German
Free
online courses for beginners and advanced students
The Goethe Institute provides information about German as a
foreign language – with many links for learners and teachers
Learn
about language courses at the Goethe Institutes
Cultural life in Germany
Cultural life in Germany is varied and exciting
- why not discover it for yourself!
Factfile
on Germany
Culture
International
Kulturportal
Deutschland
Bilateral Cultural Relations
German culture has been present in Australia since the early days of
European settlement. Until today various German clubs in Australia keep
the German culture and language alive. New developments in Germany are
being brought to the attention of the Australian public for example with
the support of the Goethe Institute Inter Nationes.
Further
information
Bilateral
Scientific Relations
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German Grant for Journalism
Since the mid-eighties, the German Embassy in Canberra, in co-operation
with the National Press Club of Australia has been offering the annual
"German Grant for Journalism" to Australian journalists, who
are members of the National Press Club
further
information
German Movies in Australia
The National Film and Video Lending Service at Screensound Australia
(Canberra) has got a big variety of German Films in their archives.
Freecall 1800 012 175
Website: www.screensound/nfvls
Canberra radio programmes in German
Overview over local radio programmes in Canberra that are broadcast
in German
further
information (in German)
German
Culture International
This website on German culture provides
information on the German language and literature, exhibitions, art projects
and youth exchange programs, studying abroad, useful links and much more
GERMAN CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Carneval, "Fasching" and "Fastnacht"
These are the names of the crazy times in the different regions of Germany.
Are you interested in the colourful customs of these German celebrations,
taking place in late February each year? Then learn more about it here:
Carneval,
"Fasching" and "Fastnacht" in Germany
Easter
Are you interested in learning more about Easter in Germany? Then
check our
Easter
website
Christmas
For many Germans Christmas is the highlight of the year. If you wish
to learn more about German Christmas traditions, please klick here:
Christmas
in Germany
German Food - Culinary surprises
What do Germans eat? Do they like cooking? Germany - a nation of gourmets?
Here is a selection of topics related to Germans and their food:
Germany
has 300 different kinds of bread
Delights
from Germany
There
really are hearty German specialities
TV
cooking: When cucumber salad with dill provokes delight
The German Institute for International and Security Affairs of
the Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP) conducts practically oriented
research on the basis of which it then advises the Bundestag (the German
parliament) and the federal government on foreign and security policy
issues. The analyses and publications produced by SWP researchers
further
information
Research Funding Information
Who provides funding and how, where do applications have to be submitted
- these are the important questions on research funding. Answers are given
on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
further
information
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