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Falling Walls Lab Johannesburg 2023

Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society. Applications close Thurs 6 April!

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Nelson Mandela University (Gqeberha, South Africa) received a delegation from the University of Oldenburg (Germany) as part of the 25th cooperation anniversary.

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Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.

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On 7th November we all gathered in the Radialsystem Berlin among hundreds of people waiting for the pitches to begin. 80 nervous entrepreneurs went on stage to present the core information of their ground-breaking ideas in three minutes. It was a firework display of inspiration to break down the walls of our recent knowledge for a better world, like the Berlin Wall that has fallen on 9th November 1989.

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In spite of the challenges faced after two years of the Covid-19 Pandemic and unexpected budget constraints, we are grateful to be able to reflect back on a highly successful year.

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In the eyes of the DAAD, the end of a funding period marks the beginning of a long-standing relationship with us. We aim to stay in touch with our alumni as well as help you get to know one another through a serious of programmes and activities. We also support you in setting up regional DAAD alumni clubs and other forms of networking opportunities.

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