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Rome: New building for literary treasure

Federal Research Minister Schavan was in Rome to officially open the new building of the Bibliotheca Hertziana, the Max Planck Institute for Art History. Founded in 1913, the Bibliotheca is a meeting place for art scholars from around the world.
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Germany as a location for science: The Academic Freedom Act sends a positive signal of change

The Academic Freedom Act entered into effect on 12 December 2012. It provides non-university research institutions with more freedom in matters of finance and staffing decisions, while minimizing bureaucracy and accelerating authorization procedures. more
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Fit for the future with Bologna

Shorter study durations, high mobility and acceptance on the job market - the results of ten years of Bologna. "Higher education reform is a European success story," said Federal Research Minister Annette Schavan. more
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Higher Education Pact: five billion for more university entrants

In the coming years, the number of university entrants will increase significantly. With the Higher Education Pact, the Federal Government and the Länder are providing a suitable solution to the increasing demand for higher education. more
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New Centre for Islamic Theology

Federal Minister Annette Schavan officially opened the Centre for Islamic Theology at the Münster/Osnabrück University. The BMBF is funding the training programme for Islamic religion teachers with six million euros over the next five years. more
(URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/15619.php)
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Demand for practical orientation -funding for universities of applied sciences nearly tripled

Research and teaching at universities of applied sciences have received enormous impetus from BMBF funding: around 316 million euros have been dedicated to areas including applied research and the research-based qualification of young engineers. more
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