Germany and Turkey are connected by a unique past and a unique present. During the period of the ‘Anwerbeabkommen’, the labour recruitment agreements between Germany and Turkey and other southern European countries during the ‘Wirtschaftswunder’ (or ‘Economic Miracle’) in the 1960s, a large number of Turkish citizens moved to Germany – today this common past defines the close relationship between the two partnered countries.
Human relations
Almost three million people with Turkish roots live in Germany. Around half of them have German citizenship. Germany and Turkey are closely linked by friendship and familial ties.
Geographically
Almost five million German people travel to Turkey every year. The country straddling the Orient and Occident is one of the most popular foreign travel destinations for German tourists.
Medial
Turkish media cover news on Germany, German media cover news on Turkey. The big Turkish daily newspapers are even represented with special editions in Germany.
In arts and culture
Turkish culture has shaped Germany in all cultural respects: Turkish actors and musicians have established themselves in Germany and many German-Turkish comedians are also making their mark in the country. TV shows and cinema films like “Türkisch für Anfänger” (Turkish for Beginners) and “Almanya – Welcome to Germany” have enjoyed huge success in Germany.
In business and research
Germany is the most important trading partner of Turkey and there are also far-reaching cooperations in the sectors of research and teaching. This year we are celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the research cooperation between both countries, and in 2013 the Turkish-German University in Istanbul opened its doors for the first time.
About the German-Turkish Year of Science
The German-Turkish 2014 Year of Research, Education and Innovation is a joint initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey and is supported by many noteworthy partners from the worlds of politics, research and science. Under the motto “Science Bridging Nations” the two countries are strengthening their existing strong bonds with forward-looking projects.
The German-Turkish Year of Science focuses primarily on issues for the future: these issues play a big role in the research agenda of both countries and, due to their significance for the good of mankind, are not only of regional relevance, but also of global significance. The range of topics is divided into three topic clusters:
- Key technologies
- Global change
- Social change
Aim
The aim of this project is to give a face to the unique cooperation between the closely linked and yet very different countries Germany and Turkey.
The German-Turkish Year of Research, Education and Innovation should be showcased from new, personal perspectives and viewed with cultural and artistic and not scientific or political eyes. The most expressive and unusual submissions will be selected by the expert jury and presented at the closing event.
Design a poster that expresses the cooperation between Germany and Turkey to commemorate the German-Turkish Year of Science 2014.
Any creative form of expression – such as drawings, photos, photo-realistic artwork, illustrations, typographic designs and collages – is therefore very welcome.
Your design can reflect on German-Turkish relations in general or specifically relate to one of the three topic clusters:
Key technologies
Key technologies like information and communications technology, production technology, nanotechnology, chemical and physical technology, mobility, transport, logistics, health research and biotechnology offer solutions for the challenges of our time. That is why Germany and Turkey wish to use the joint Year of Science to tap the innovative potential of key technologies and in particular to implement the intensive promotion of application-oriented research. You can find more information about the topic of key technologies here.
Global change
Social, economic and technical developments are causing global changes in climate and environment. Living conditions on our planet are changing as a result of such developments – for example the availability of natural resources such as air, water, raw materials and vegetation. However, the social foundations of the way we live are also undergoing change. As such, one of the central themes of the joint Year of Science is to examine how we can overcome global challenges. You can find more information about the topic of global change here.
Social change
Another major theme, in particular with regard to German-Turkish relations, are social challenges such as demographics, the integration of various cultures (diversity, migration) and the exchange of knowledge (“brain circulation”). Such challenges require the application of arts and social sciences and stronger German-Turkish cooperation at all levels. You can find more information on this topic cluster here.
In keeping with the project, your visual should appeal to all German and Turkish people, but in particular:
- representatives on different political and cultural levels
- scientists, teachers and students
And of course the message of the 2014 German-Turkish Year of Research, Education and Innovation must be understood all over the world.
This project is all about showcasing the positive aspects and the success story of the German-Turkish cooperation.
Your submission will be used in Germany and Turkey and should work in both countries/cultural regions.
The logo of the German-Turkish Year of Science can, but doesn’t have to be integrated into your design. The logo may only be used in its existing form and may not be changed.
It must be possible to print out your submission in a high quality, at least A1 format.
- Potential use of the winning visuals includes e.g.:
- Exhibition about the Year of Science within the framework of the closing event
- Postcard set as gift for guests
- Online greetings cards as an interactive offer of the campaign website
- Promotional giveaways
- Only use image materials for which you own the full rights so your idea can be used exactly as you intended. (i.e. You should also avoid using stock photos for the design of the background).
- As the whole idea of jovoto is to encourage creation and independent work, we reserve the right to remove collages consisting of third-party materials, clip art or stock material, in order to guarantee the high jovoto standard.
- As a special extra, the first-place winner will also be invited to participate in the closing event in Istanbul. *Travel costs will be covered in accordance with the German Federal travel expense law (BRKG).
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