Networks of Excellence at EU Level

DFG, HRK and WR Propose Nexus – a New Funding Instrument

Gruppenfoto der Teilnehmer

On 3 March, the three organisations presented a new funding instrument called ‘Nexus’ in Brussels. In it, they propose strengthening the connection between hubs of research excellence within the European Research Area, thereby intensifying institutionalised cooperation between Europe’s leading universities and research institutions.

New Key Figures Portal in English

Interactive statistical charts with download option

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From now on, the English-language version of the DFG’s Key Figures Portal is available under “Facts and Figures”. It gives access to the DFG’s most important key indicators. Presenting the data in a modern, responsive design, it is clearly laid out and easy to navigate, offering a high level of detail and covering a broad range of topics. All graphics are available for download, along with the underlying data.

Towards a Crisis-Resilient Agriculture

DFG Senate Commission Calls for Diversified Cropping Systems

Hülsenfrüchte, Bohnen und Sprossen. Getrocknet, roh und frisch, Rote Bohnen, Linsen, Kichererbsen, Sojabohnen, grüne Erbsen ...

In its first position paper, the Permanent Senate Commission on the Transformation of Agricultural and Food Systems (SKAE) calls for stronger political efforts to promote diversified cropping systems for arable crops. The Commission also emphasises the need for an expansion of research funding to systematically investigate the long-term effects and benefits of such systems.

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