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Mark your calendar for the Grimm Lecture 2025 on February 27! 📅✨ Register now for an unforgettable Kafka evening. 🌍📖
Join us for Grimm Lecture 2025, an in-depth exploration of Kafka’s enduring global influence—from Weimar Berlin to the modern literary world. 🌍📖
📅 Thu., Feb. 27, 7–10 PM (EST)📍CIGI Auditorium, Balsillie School / via Zoom
🔗 Registration: buff.ly/413z2NT
Don't miss out today's virtual info session on the CSSG program at 14:30 p.m. EST
ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register…
Don't miss this out! Check out the courses of the CSSG and spend this summer in Germany while improving your language skills☀️
💻 Join the virtual info session
(Monday, Jan. 27 11:30 am)
ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register…
‼️Application Deadline: 31.01.2025
Don't miss this out! Check out the courses of the CSSG and spend this summer in Germany while improving your language skills☀️
💻 Join the virtual info session
(Monday, Jan. 27 11:30 am)
ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register…
‼️Application Deadline: 31.01.2025
Congratulations to Dr. Rottmann and all the shortlisted authors! 👏🏆
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Did you know that there are almost 50,000 churches in Germany?⛪ Many of them are centuries old, such as the 14th century Basilica of St Wendel in the Saarland.
As the fall term draws to a close, we want to thank you all warmly for being part of GSS, whether you took one of our courses, attended our events, or simply browsed our social media. 🧡 Find out more about our department: buff.ly/4iJynaU
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The Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies at @UWaterloo invites students from other Canadian universities to join students from @uofg and #UniMannheim in Germany on a Letter of Permission basis to take GER 303 Interactive German Language and Culture online in Winter 2025! 🧵
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On Nov. 7, 100+ joined us for The Changing German Political Landscape panel.
Panelists discussed the rise of far-right parties, shifts in voter behavior, and the impact of the 2024 EU and German elections.
🎤 Dr. Schmidtke 🎤 Dr. Langenbacher 🎤 Dr. Thorlakson
Mod: Dr. Völkel
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Stroll along snow-covered streets in Lübeck and gaze upon the magnificent architecture. From Gothic to Classicist design, you'll be swept up in the beauty!
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Two #Berlin top sights in one picture: Weltzeituhr and TV Tower 📍 Alexanderplatz 🏙️✨
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#visitberlin
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Thank you to John Paul Kleiner and all who joined us on Nov. 7 to explore DAAD's support for academic research! 🌍
Highlights:
🔍 German research landscape
📚 Funding for faculty, postdocs & PhDs
🤝 Collaboration opportunities
#DAAD #AcademicFunding #UWaterloo @daadcanada
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We're proud to share that #UWaterloo ranks in the top 10% globally for brand recognition in the Global University Visibility rankings.
▪️ #4 most visited website in Canada
▪️ #5 largest social media following
▪️ #5 in media coverage
🔗 bit.ly/3DkfXxt | #UWaterlooProud
ALT The University of Waterloo sign on main campus with the Dana Porter Library in the background on a wintery day
Two days, two locations, five workshops: Thank you for having us, #GSAMcGill @mcgillu, @GI_Montreal, and #UofTGerman @UofT!
It's that time of year again! GSS seeks excellent students to join the unique Joint MA program in Intercultural German Studies.🎓 Application Deadline for Fall 2025: March 31, 2025. Info: buff.ly/3MkhKnX
Get to know our Joint M.A. Intercultural German Studies — the first joint transatlantic humanities degree in Canada with equal degree recognition in Europe and North America! 🇨🇦🇩🇪 Click here to learn more: buff.ly/3MkhKnX
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Surrounded by snow-covered trees and the peaceful sound of falling water, the Triberg Waterfalls transform into a stunning winter wonderland. Make sure to visit them on your next trip to Germany!
The shortlist for the 2023 WCGS Book Prize is here! 📖🏆
On the evening of Dec 5, St Nicholas comes to all good children and brings presents. In some European countries like Germany, Austria, & Italy, St Nicholas Eve is celebrated on Dec 5 and St Nicholas Day on Dec 6. The bishop from Myra brings sweets, gifts, nuts, and fruit.🎁(1/3)
However, St. Nicholas is celebrated in a particularly big way in the Netherlands!🇳🇱 His arrival with his ship in mid-November in one of the many towns on the North Sea coast is broadcast live on television. 📺 (2/3)