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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December 2024 – Freiburg Geography now has an Instagram account!
Since the beginning of December, Freiburg Geography has also been represented on Instagram under @geographie_freiburg.
In addition to the email newsletter and the website, we are offering another channel to share current dates, content and developments. We look forward to meeting you there and giving you exciting insights into Freiburg Geography!
For further enquiries, please contact the social media team at socialmedia@geographie.uni-freiburg.de. Follow the account ...
For further enquiries, please contact the social media team at socialmedia@geographie.uni-freiburg.de. Follow the account ...
e November 2024 - The MUTUAL website is now live!
How can cities lessen their dependence on economic growth? What institutional and cultural challenges do they face in this process? At the Chair of Geography of Global Change, the MUTUAL project – Municipal Transformative Communities for Local Economies Beyond Growth – launched earlier this year. Through two case studies in Freiburg and Grenoble, the project team is examining local opportunities for sustainable economic models that do not rely on growth.
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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.