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DUZ Special on KIWi

Hands with DUZ-Special, KIWi

An introduction to KIWi

KIWi presents its portfolio of services for German universities in a 20-page special supplement to the DUZ magazine. The supplement contains articles on current focus areas such as science diplomacy or risk and security. It also features voices from university representatives who have received individual advice from KIWi. Dr. Sven Werkmeister, director of the DAAD Strategy Department gives an in-depth interview alongside high-ranking representatives of the BMFTR (Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space) and the Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt), who place KIWi's advisory mandate in a political context.

Self-assessment tool for structured risk assessment
The KIWi Knowledge Security Checklist is a tool for reviewing and assessing security-related dimensions of international academic cooperation. It can be used as a self-assessment tool by individual scientists and researchers responsible for cooperation, and as a dialogue tool to support internal university review and coordination processes. An English version will be published shortly.
KIWi Advice & Services
KIWi is your contact point for questions and concerns about international academic collaboration. It consolidates knowledge and expertise derived from the DAAD’s worldwide network that feeds into individual, publications and public events.
Risks and Security
Are you seeking to understand the opportunities and potential of a new partnership, as well as the risks associated with a scientific cooperation? Wondering what criteria can guide this decision-making process and where to find reliable information? In the "Risk and Security" focus area, KIWi provides expertise and offers tailored advice to address your specific needs.
Legal Frameworks
Are you interested in understanding the phases of cooperation with international partners where addressing legal aspects of academic cooperation is crucial? Or would you like to exchange insights on experiences with cooperation in different legal and cultural contexts? KIWi raises awareness on the topic of "Legal Frameworks" and facilitates practical exchanges of experience among higher education institutions.
Science Diplomacy
Are you observing that foreign science policy frameworks are increasingly influencing your scientific cooperations? Do you encounter differing perspectives on values such as academic freedom or university autonomy in dialogue with your international partners? KIWi offers various exchange formats to explore values and interests in international scientific cooperation within the field of "Science Diplomacy" and supports universities in addressing practical challenges.
Research, Innovation, Transfer
Are you planning to establish or expand international research cooperations and would like to find out about the conditions and points of contact in different countries? Are you looking for access to international innovation and transfer networks? KIWi’s Research, Innovation, Transfer team consolidates the DAAD expertise on these issues and is available as your point of contact.
Matchmaking and International Networks
Are you looking to initiate a cooperation with partners from a specific region and first wish to gather insights into the higher education systems of individual countries or explore the potential of different types of higher education institutions? Are you interested in engaging with colleagues on a professional level who are keen on establishing partnerships with Germany? The regionally specialised experts at KIWi can advise you on the profiles of selected higher education systems, as well as on funding opportunities and instruments for fostering cooperations and building networks.
KIWi Policy Talk
At our KIWi Policy Talks, we regularly bring together representatives from universities and political stakeholders to discuss current issues in research and academic relations policy. Follow the high-level discussions live or watch our recordings afterwards.
KIWi Compass
The "KIWi Compass" series offers practically orientated publication formats to help German universities and research institutions evaluate the opportunities and challenges of international research cooperation. They also enable university and research staff to organise their cooperation with partners abroad on an informed basis.