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50 Years of Heidelberg University in India



The SAI was established in 1962 as an academic institution of Heidelberg University with a branch office in New Delhi. Research and teaching at SAI focus on India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Given their close links with the South Asian subcontinent, adjacent countries and cultural regions like Afghanistan and Tibet also figure prominently in the work of the SAI. More


16 April 2012

Indo-German Urban Mela opens in Mumbai

The Indo-German Urban Mela - a unique blend of technology, science, culture and entertainment - was inaugurated on April 13th, 2012 at Cross Maidan Garden. On until April 22nd, 2012 in Mumbai, this urban extravaganza is part of the celebrations titled "Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities" that commemorate 60 years of the establishment of Indo-German diplomatic ties.


16 April 2012

Anniversary Conference of the South Asia Institute in New Delhi

Between Global Aspirations and Local Realities. India's Cities in Interdisciplinary Perspective March 26-28, 2012


16 April 2012

South Asia Institute invites to 50 daily lectures

Current and historical developments in South Asia will be discussed in 50 daily lectures during the summer semester. From April 19 to July 27, the South Asia Institute invites to a lecture series called "Academic Lunch Break".


4 April 2012

German-Japanese University Consortium Signs Joint Statement

Representatives of the six partner institutions met in Kyoto for a two-day conference


16 March 2012

Network Meeting of Heidelberg University for Research Alumni from South Asia

As part of the new Research Alumni project, Heidelberg Alumni International (HAI), Ruperto Carola's central alumni initiative, is holding a network meeting for researchers from South Asia who were once visiting scientists and scholars at Heidelberg University


14 March 2012

Hotspots for biogenesis of small RNA molecules in plant cells discovered

Scientists at Heidelberg University study fine-tuning of protein production


17 February 2012

Three Cluster Members take up New Positions

The careers of three members of research project B12 "Rethinking Trends" have taken new turns: Jennifer Altehenger, Lena Henningsen, and Petra Thiel were appointed to positions at different institutions in Germany and the UK.


16 February 2012

Y-SASM Workshop at South Asia Institute, 14th - 16th June 2012

The third annual Y-SASM (Young South Asian Scholars Meet) workshop will be hosted by the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University and will take place from the 14th to 16th June 2012.


15 February 2012

"Don't Cut My Head Off" closes Film Festival

The documentary "Don't Cut My Head Off" by Dr. Somnath Batabyal has been chosen as the closing film at the Indian film festival "Persistence Resistance" in New Delhi, India.


15 February 2012

Germany as investment destination for Indian IT companies

Flush with cash, German companies are increasing their budgets for full service IT providers, according to recent studies. At this year's NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2012 from 14 - 16 February in Mumbai, Germany Trade & Invest has representatives to share the latest opportunities for India's IT enterprises in Germany.


13 February 2012

Research and development make German companies fit for the future

One of the key results of the 'German Innovation Survey 2011' published by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) is that in 2010, more German companies continuously pursued research and development than ever before. The figure was at 34,000, or 12 percent of German companies, thus topping the previous peak value from 2008.


7 February 2012

Call for Panels: Annual Conference 2012 organised by Research Area D "Historicities & Heritage"

Dr. Anton Meinhart and Prof. Michael Platten receive the 2011 Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Awards


2 February 2012

Researchers in Heidelberg Investigate Intracellular Transport

Dr. Anton Meinhart and Prof. Michael Platten receive the 2011 Chica and Heinz Schaller Research Awards



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