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Dr. Barnaby Dye (King’s College London / DGAP Berlin) will speak on 15 June 2026 about the dynamics and trajectories of India-Africa relations in the 21st century. The lecture critically examines whether these relations can be understood as over-hyped, a historic success, or an ambivalent development. Dr. Philipp Gieg (IPS / ICCUW) will deliver the introductory remarks.

Prof. Deepshikha Shahi, a Humboldt Fellow at the University of Rostock and Professor at the Jindal School of International Affairs in India, will speak on 7 July 2026 on the topic “From Kautilya to Nondualist Global International Relations: Beyond Binary Thinking in India’s Foreign Relations". Dr. Philipp Gieg (IPS / ICCUW) will deliver the introductory remarks.

In autumn 2025, young researchers from India were guests at the University of Würzburg, and in December a Würzburg delegation made a return visit. The Institute of Anatomy organised the exchange.

Getting Indo-German research projects off the ground: This is the aim of a joint programme of the Indian Ministry of Education and the German Federal Foreign Office. The University of Würzburg is represented with two projects.

The new India Competence Center at Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) strengthens collaboration with one of the most dynamic countries in the world. It was officially inaugurated on June 26.

Doris Fischer, Vice President for Internationalisation, visited partner institutions in India together with a delegation from the University of Würzburg. The purpose of the trip was to strengthen research-related collaborations.

The Chair of Indology is collaborating with the Center for Nanosystems Chemistry (CNC, University of Würzburg) to help CNC students navigate Indian customs and social norms during their study period in India. This intercultural training is designed to help students adapt, connect, and make the most of their time abroad.

At an anniversary celebration in Delhi, Würzburg chemistry professor Frank Würthner and his Indian colleague Mahesh Hariharan presented their joint Graduate College (DFG-Graduiertenkolleg).

Third-party funding success for the Chair of Indology at JMU: With funding for three more years, ICAS:MP can continue and expand its contribution to Indo-German exchange.

The Institute of Political Science and Sociology maintains close contact with India. The India Forum has arisen from numerous activities. Its members and their Indian partners participate in joint research projects, organize events and issue publications.