25th March 2026 The German Research Landscape

Heidelberg University participated in German Week 2026, organized by the Centre of German Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. The week-long programme brought together leading academics, researchers, and institutions from India and Germany for conferences, expert roundtables, cultural exchanges, and keynote addresses. The event served as a key forum for Indo-German academic dialogue.

As part of the week's programme, a panel discussion on “The German Research Landscape” was organized by Dr. Michael Stadler, DAAD Lecturer at the Centre for German Studies, JNU, on Wednesday, 25th March 2026, drawing participation from Germany's most prominent research and academic institutions. Dr. Suboor Bakht of Heidelberg University took part in the discussion alongside colleagues from the DFG – Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, the Max Planck Society and Freie Universität Berlin, together representing the diversity and depth of Germany's academic landscape. The conversation highlighted the importance of research partnerships, academic exchange, and institutional collaboration in strengthening connections between India and Germany.