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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News
January 2025 – Successful doctorate at the Chair of Physical Geography
On 22nd January, Rafael Hologa successfully defended his doctoral thesis, entitled 'Geoinformation in the context of citizen science and social media'. In this dissertation, he employs a range of methodological and conceptual approaches to analyse the contribution that individual climate geographic information can make to understanding human-weather relationships. The thesis was overseen by Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Glaser. Many congratulations.
January 2025 – General Assembly of the INTERREG project Clim'Ability Care at Mont Sainte-Odile
On January 20 and 21, 2025, Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Glaser, Sarah Gruner and Fritz Haider take part in the general assembly of the INTERREG project Clim'Ability Care at Mont Sainte-Odile. The two days were characterized by constructive discussions and great progress on the topics of critical infrastructure and the vulnerabilities associated with climate change. The exchange once again shows the importance of cross-border cooperation and the development of a common vision for a climate-resilient positioning of companies in the tri-national metropolitan region of the Upper Rhine.
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 ...