German-Brazilian Year of Science

The German-Brazilian Year of Science - with the slogan "sustainable:innovative" - aims to trigger new developments in science and research cooperation between Germany and Brazil.
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Federal Minister Annette Schavan

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  • Ministry

    Budget

    In its draft budget for 2010, the Federal Government plans to increase its expenditure on education and research by 9 percent. The BMBF's budget will thus rise to over 10.9 billion euros. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/96.php)
  • Science

    The Bologna Process

    The European Ministers of Education have agreed to establish a common Higher Education Area. One element of the Higher Education Area is a study system consisting of bachelor's and master's courses. The Bologna Process is the most far-reaching university reform in recent years. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/3336.php)
  • Hightech Strategy

    Research for Sustainable Development

    Biodiversity loss, energy problems, scarce resources and climate change as well as the resulting social impact are challenges which are all closely interrelated both at local and at global level. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/2559.php)
  • Science

    Initiative for Excellence

    Germany is to get top-class universities which are internationally attractive. From the drafts in the 2nd round, 35 universities can now submit full proposals. Based on their drafts, the winners in the first round were already chosen in October 2006. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/1321.php)
  • Hightech Strategy

    Microsystems Technology

    Microsystems Technology (MST) is used everywhere - by suppliers of car parts, in medical technology and in the information and communication sectors. more
    (URL: http://www.bmbf.de/en/5701.php)