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New Horizons in European Research

The eighth EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation,"Horizon 2020", is on the agenda of research ministers across Europe. The programme, set to start on 1 January 2014, plays a central role in the Europe 2020 Strategy.
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Federal Minister Annette Schavan

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  • Education

    Schavan opens the first Centre of Islamic Theology

    Federal Education Minister Annette Schavan opened the first Centre of Islamic Theology in Tübingen on 16 January 2012. Since October, 36 students have been registered in the Bachelor degree programme to become Imams or teachers of religion. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/15619.php)
  • Ministry

    Schavan in China: water conservation knows no borders

    "Clean Water" and a corresponding German-Chinese research and innovation programme were the focus of Research Minister Schavan's trip to China from 10 to 11 January 2012. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/818.php)
  • Education

    The "Recognition Act" takes effect on 1 April 2012

    On 4 November 2011, a new federal law to improve the assessment and recognition of foreign professional qualifications was passed. The law, which takes effect on 1 April 2012, could benefit around 300,000 people already living in Germany. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/15644.php)
  • Science

    Ensuring equal opportunities through BAföG

    We want all young people to be able to pursue qualifications that suit their talents and interests, regardless of their background. To achieve this, we have made further improvements to the Federal Training Assistance Act, or BAföG for short. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/892.php)
  • Research

    Bioeconomy - new concepts for the use of natural resources

    The better we can describe and understand the elements and structure of biological systems in their complexity and predict their reaction to external factors, the more will we be able to use them for technologies that benefit humankind and the environment. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/1024.php)
  • Ministry

    We're investing in the future

    The BMBF's 2012 budget increased by over 11% from the previous year, reaching a record total of €12.9 billion. more
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  • Science

    The Bologna Process

    The Bologna Process is the most far-reaching university reform in decades. Since its inception in 1999, one of its major goals has been the establishment of internationally accepted degrees. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/3336.php)

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