Geography - Intersection between Human and Nature
Geography is a scientific discipline that combines ecological with sociological approaches and methods. With its integrative understanding, geography is particularly well placed for examining and understanding current trends such as global change, its process dynamics and the associated changes in the environment as well as in society. Geographic research is particularly concerned with investigating socio-spatial disparities and environmental destruction. At the heart of geographic research lies the motivation to better understand space-related stressors and conflicts taking place on different scales. Beyond analyzing complex problems, geographers also contribute to devising practical solutions.
At the University of Freiburg, the "Bachelor's Degree Programs" in geography encompass a broad-based foundation in geographic thought and analysis, including natural and social science perspectives. The "Master's Degree Program" emphasizes key research areas of geographers based at the University of Freiburg. It strives to provide students not only with relevant theoretical perspectives but also with broad methodological competencies and skills for applied research and practical work.
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October 2024 - New member at the Chair of Physical Geography
Fritz Haider joins the Physical Geography team as a research associate since October. As part of the INTERREG project Clim'Ability Care - Transformation of business parks and industrial clusters in the face of climate change: For a new transnational business culture in the Upper Rhine region, he will be responsible for mapping critical infrastructures, vulnerabilities and associated risks.
October2024 - Visit to the Strasbourg harbour pilot site as part of Clim'Ability Care
On 18th October 2024, Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Glaser, Sarah Gruner, Fritz Haider, Svenja Wittpoth, Dr. Klaus Braun and Michael Kahle visit the port of Strasbourg. Manfred Rausch, project manager for EU projects at the port of Strasbourg, gives a tour of the pilot area and explains the status of biodiversity and climate change adaptation in the neighbouring industrial area. Furthermore, the local company SOPREMA presents its sealing systems, insulation materials as well as PV and green roof solutions. The event concludes with a heat walk through the Coop district, organised in collaboration with project partners Muriel Temme, Agence du Climat, and Brice Van Haaren, ADEUS.
October 2024 – Lecture “Is your company well equipped for climate change? More climate resilience through Clim'Abiltiy Care“
Prof. Dr Rüdiger Glaser gives a lecture on climate resilience in companies at the Unimog Museum in Gaggenau on 9th October. In this context, he will present the INTERREG project Clim'Ability Care, which analyses climate adaptation in SMEs. Fabienne Körner, Managing Director of Energieagentur Mittelbaden, and Kerstin Brückner, Head of Heavy Rain Risk Management at the district of Rastatt, will also be presenting their areas of responsibility. The aim of the event is to sensitise companies in the Murg Valley to the climate risks in their region. In particular, the focus will be on the information options with regard to counselling as well as preparation/self-care.