During a visit at the University of Melbourne, the joint PhD agreement was renewed. Dr Arnim Heinemann represented the University of Bayreuth and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate & International Research) Prof. Justin Zobel signed the agreement on behalf of the University of Melbourne. The renewal of the agreement is a clear sign of the existing strong collaboration between the two institutions and clear indication of things to come.
Currently eight fully-funded PhD positions are available as part of the collaboration and allow candidates to not only spend time at each University and to establish themselves as an international scholar, but also to graduate with a joint testamur and be part of an international academic cohort and be supported by expert researchers in both countries.