
Third Mission
Institutions in education and research ought to be pillars of social responsibility in a global context. The University of Cologne accepts this global responsibility, as stated in its internationalization strategy, and is assuming it in a number of fields and activities. Various research projects envisage to contribute to societal development in both Germany and in countries of the Global South, proving that excellency in research and teaching and global responsibility are internationalization objectives that fit into one another. Global societal responsibility and internationalization are also intertwined in the following projects and activities:
Recent Activities
The programme 'Mathematics for Refugees' came in third for the Welcome Prize of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Thanks to everyone who voted!
- Elcome Prize (German): www.daad.de
- Learn more about the programme "Mathematics for Refugees"
Projekte und Aktivitäten

DIES ProGRANT: Proposal Writing for Research Grants

DIES CYM+ Sustainable Internationalisation

EU connect:
Show Us Your Europe!

UoC Academic Refugee Support

Information for Refugees interested in Studying at our University

Support for Scholars with a Refugee Background
