Discursive and material dimensions of the digital transformation: Perspectives from and on Japan (Sep 11–13, hybrid)
This workshop by the German Institute for Japanese Studies (DIJ) brings together 20 scholars to discuss connecting approaches and analytical concepts in discursive and material dimensions of the digital transformation. It draws on approaches from media and cultural studies, anthropology, the history of science, and science and technology studies. It takes place on 11-13 September online, at Sophia University (keynotes), and in Shimokitazawa.
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Medical Robotics and Digital Health Tech (Sep 8, Tokyo / hybrid)
Medical Robotics and Digital Health Technology stand as pillars of modern healthcare innovation, signaling a transformative shift in the way medical professionals diagnose, treat, and monitor patients. The innovation seminar focuses on microscale sensors as well as textile actuators among other topics. The seminar takes place on Sept. 8th at 16:00 in S8 building, Tokyo Tech Ookayama Campus.
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Opening Ceremony of Japanese-German Green Hydrogen Material Laboratory (Sep 20, Kofu/Yamanashi)
A rich and exciting program consisting of welcoming speeches, keynote tandem and perspective talks on green hydrogen material research activities from both countries, Japan and Germany awaits the participants. This event is organized by the TU Braunschweig and the University of Yamanashi, with support of the Energy Research Centre of Lower Saxony (EFZN) and DWIH Tokyo. |
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Exhibition “Fascination of Science” at Miraikan (Sep 29 – Nov 18, Tokyo)
How would the greatest minds of our times summarize the essence of their research - in the palm of their hand? The photo exhibition "Fascination of Science" by the famous German photographer Herlinde Koelbl will be shown at the Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo this autumn, featuring three new portraits of world-renown researchers. |
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DAAD: Scholarships for Germany (M.A. / PhD / Postdoc)
[Deadline: depending on program] Interested in studying or researching in Germany? Various DAAD scholarships for individual researchers from Japan are now open for application! Check out the programs reaching from graduate studies to postdoc research and including short term as well as long term programs. |
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Call for Startup Applications: TechBIZKON VII – Digitalizing the world – microelectronics for DX (December 12)
[Deadline: 2023/10/13] TechBIZKON is a cross-border startup event in Tokyo with panel discussions and startup pitches featuring top speakers from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Japan. This year’s vertical is microelectronics (semiconductors, sensors). A total of about 250 people are expected to attend. Startups with relation to microeletronics (semiconductors, sensors) are invited to apply! |
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Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant
[Application Round: 2023/08/16-10/15] Are you a doctoral researcher or Postdoc and your research has a strong link to the (applied) data and information sciences? The Helmholtz Visiting Researcher Grant offers doctoral students and postdocs the opportunity to do a fully-funded short-term research stay (1 – 3 months) at one of the 18 Helmholtz centers. |
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RISE worldwide - host a German research intern at your institution in Japan!
[Deadline: 2023/09/30] RISE worldwide is starting the next round: For summer 2024 we are again asking for internship offers giving German undergraduate students the possibility to intern in Japan. Research groups, laboratories and doctoral students from Japan can apply to host a motivated and well-qualified student from Germany as a research intern to assist with a proposed project. |
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