Build German-Australia Research Ties
Australia & Europe.
2thinknow are a vocal supporter of closer knowledge exchange between Australia and Germany, France & Austria within the broader European Union. Especially in the area of applied technology, science & collaboration.
After the recent CeBIT Asia-Pacific, I received a message from Jean-François Desvignes-Hicks, Executive Director of FEAST. Our view is that it is important to gather any data that supports increased German-Australian (and thus EU) research.
Increased co-operation will lead to further mutual economic opportunities & growth; growing the economic pie. And create mutual knowledge transfer. This is a view, on 2thinknow’s behalf that I have put to Ministerial Policy Advisers in Australia and given in speeches.
Assist with this Research.
FEAST (Forum for European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation – www.feast.org) were very pleased to have the recent visit of Dr Ursula Toyka, the head of the Asia-Pacific desk at the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in Australia.
Following this visit, DAAD would appreciate to increase the quality of information and consider providing additional support to further develop exchanges between Germany and Australia.
In order to consolidate and extend the Germany-Australia research network, DAAD needs to better profile the size of the population of German nationals teaching or conducting research in Australia.
FEAST and DAAD, are jointly asking our membership and the widest possible audience to complete a simple survey for all German citizens or residents currently working in Australia who are:
- Lecturers/scientists/academics
- Teach in the fields of German languages and cultures
- Conduct research in any discipline (Natural sciences, Humanities, Social sciences)
- http://www.feast.org/germany/survey/
- Date: first results collected on 15th June 2009
Please complete the survey and email to any of your colleagues that fall in these categories. Outcomes from of the survey will condition the consolidation of the Australia-Germany research network.
The survey is totally anonymous, neither FEAST nor DAAD will collect any personal information. FEAST and DAAD will only collect and publish the overall results.
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