German Ministry launches 'Linking High Potentials'

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany, today announced launch of 'Linking High Potentials' project under its two-year research programme with India.

The project aims at interlinking the scientific-technological cooperation between Germany and India in the field of print and media technology.

The project is a cooperation between the Institute of Print and Media Technology, Germany and Manipal Institute of Technology,India.

These institutes are affiliated to the reputed Chemnitz University of Technology and Manipal University, respectively, according to a release here today. Chemnitz University of Technology, Institute for Print and Media Technology Head Professor Arved Hubler said ''companies are entering the Indian market on a regular basis which results in plenty of promotion done through the print medium. The technology has developed by leaps and bounds and we are sharing this knowledge and expertise for the future of this industry through top institutions.'' Currently, in addition to guest lectures, student and scientist exchange programmes and an Indo-German student workshop, the major highlight of this cooperation is the development and introduction of a joint double degree Master's programme in printing and media technology. Manipal University Printing and Media Engineering Head G K Sharma said ''the project would allow progress with the international research cooperation that allows exchange of knowledge between German engineers, Indian students and teaching staff besides collaborative activities in teaching, curricula development and research and technology transfer for subjects related to print and media technology, the release added.

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