Dear readers,

As we continue to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Canada, October brings some particularly interesting opportunities for people looking to connect with Germany.

A new Alberta–Germany skilled trades mobility programme is opening doors for young Albertans and German skilled tradespeople to gain international work experience in each other’s countries—a great opportunity to discover a different training system, gain practical experience abroad and build new professional connections.

We also have a reason to celebrate German science: two German researchers, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, together with their US American colleague Karl Deisseroth have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Their success is a good occasion to take a closer look at studying in Germany. Many public universities charge no tuition fees, a wide range of scholarships and funding programmes are available to international students, and many universities offer degree programmes taught in English.

And there is more to discover on our social media channels. Consul General Dr. Susanne Olberg now has her own LinkedIn account, where she shares her perspective on her work and travels across Western Canada. We also regularly share news, events and opportunities on our LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook accounts that do not appear in our newsletter. It’s worth following us on social media if you like to stay up to date.

We hope you enjoy this month's selection.

Your team at the German Consulate General in Vancouver