The motto of the German-Egyptian Year of Science was "Linking Scientific Masterminds". The aim was to strengthen the scientific cooperation between Egypt and Germany and to provide a wide range of specialists with the opportunity for scientific exchange. The organizers of the Year of Science strove to emphasise the priority of science and research and to point out the scientific potential in Egypt, as well as the need for exchange between the two countries. Part of the goal was to develop and expand networks between Egyptian and German scientists, not only for the Year of Science, but to keep them functioning in the long run.
Six research networks in the following research areas were at the core of the German-Egyptian Year of Science:Scientists from both countries engaged in conferences, workshops and other events to start new bilateral research projects.
The official opening event at the Cairo University was followed by the exhibition "Nobel! 100 years of the Nobel Prize", where the achievements of Nobel laureates over the last century were presented.
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