Scientific support for students Encouragement of nationwide communication and exchange between universities Constant improvement and update of information concerning the different university degrees such as Diploma, State Exam, Bachelor, Master and PhD in Germany and abroad, approval of the degrees, practical year and first jobs Improvement and standardization of the conditions during the practical year such as the amount of training vacancies in order to complete the state exam Establishment of local and national corporations with other work groups e.g. the Young Chemistry Network (JCF) Increase the awareness of food chemistry and food chemists in society Setup of a network which overcomes borders of age and scientific fields Representation of interests in the German Food Chemical Society[1][2][3]