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- March 17, 2024
A truly exceptional round table discussion focusing on German-Israeli university and academic relations!
Yesterday, our GIF director, Eric Zimmerman, had the incredible honor of participating in a round table discussion on German-Israeli university and academic relations. Hosted by the prestigious Hebrew University of Jerusalem, this gathering was part of a support and solidarity visit by the delegation of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education, Sciences, and Cultural Affairs of the Länder, along with the German Rectors’ Conference. It was an inspiring exchange of ideas and perspectives, highlighting the importance of international collaboration in education and research. We’re proud to be part of such meaningful conversations shaping the future of academia!
Participants from Germany:
- Minister Jakob von Weizsäcker, Saarland Ministry of Finance and Science (Head of Delegation)
- Minister of State Markus Blume, Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts
- Senator Dr. Ina Czyborra, Berlin Senate Department for Science, Health, and Care
- Minister Dr. Manja Schüle, Brandenburg Ministry of Science, Research, and Culture
- Senator Katharina Fegebank, Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg Authority for Science, Research, Equality, and Districts
- Minister Timon Gremmels, Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art, and Culture
- Minister Bettina Martin, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal, and European Affairs
- Minister Falko Mohrs, Lower Saxony Ministry for Science and Culture
- German Rectors’ Conference (HRK):
- Professor Dr. Walter Rosenthal, President of the German Rectors’ Conference
- Dr. Jens-Peter Gaul, Secretary General of the German Rectors‘ Conference
- Secretariat of the KMK:
- Udo Michallik, Secretary General
- Katharina Heil, Permanent Representative of the Secretary General
- Angela Krill, Head of Unit ZB3 “International Affairs“
Participants from Israel:
- Professor David Harel, President of the Israel Academy of Science
- Professor Yosef Mekori, Chair of the Policy and Budget Committee of the Council for Higher Education
- Professor Arie Zaban, President of Bar Ilan University and Chair of the Committee of University Presidents
- Professor Yuli Tamir, President of Bet Berl College, representing the forum of college heads
- Professor Daniel Zajfman, Chair of the Israel Science Foundation
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