THESys researchers Theresa Frommen and Krystin Unverzagt collaborated to create an exhibition that documents the science communication project “Geosciences Go Rural” through graphical recordings. Making discussions visible Krystin Unverzagt, a doctoral researcher at IRI THESys and also an artist, accompanied two geoscientists as they toured the countryside to talk with citizens about sustainable and climate-friendly…
With sparkling 70’s suits, giant alien masks and creepy face paint, the ensemble of the RambaZamba Theatre brought the world flames like a disco kugel to stage from December 16th-21st. While the original songs and choreographed dance made for a highly entertaining show, it wasn’t only fun and games. Inspired by the current era of…
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is once again awarding scholarships from the Deutschlandstipendium programme to its students. Among them are 15 positions for the Humboldt-Scholarship Sustainability & Global Justice, which is based at IRI THESys. Interested students are invited to apply until 13 January 2023! Next Humboldt-Scholarship: Right of nature – right to food? Starting in…
On November 25, 2022, THESys Member Robert Arlinghaus was awarded the Inter Circle U Prize (ICUP) 2022. The prize recognizes outstanding examples of inter- and transdisciplinary research from nine European universities. Joint solutions for sustainable fisheries Robert Arlinghaus and his team received the award for their long-standing commitment to sustainable fisheries research, which always involves…
Peter Pfleiderer, former doctoral researcher at IRI THESys, has received the “Allianz Climate Risk Award” for his doctoral thesis. Congratulations! His work on “Atlantic Hurricane year-to-year variability and the effect of global warming” was awarded with the 3rd place. The award ceremony took place on December 6, 2022. Peter was a member of the THESys…
Together with THESys Alumna Zeina ElZein and Amal Abdou, THESys Member Ina Säumel has published a paper in which policies toward an integrated urban water management in Egypt are proposed. Promoting an integrated urban water management Water scarcity is one of the main challenges facing countries in arid or semi-arid zones. Egypt has already reached absolute…
A new article in the Washington Post takes a look at the EdiCitNet project – which is active in cities across three continents – as well as exploring a range of different urban agricultural initiatives in the United States. Leading with a feature story focusing on one of EdiCitNet project’s partner cities – the Edible City of Andernach – the article features insights…
31 students have already received our THESys Award. Soon there shall be even more! From September 1 to November 30, 2022, all bachelor and master graduates of HU Berlin are again invited to apply! The application deadline is November 30. THESys Award for Bachelor’s and Master’s theses Who can apply? The THESys Award honors particularly…
On 10 November 2022, THESys Member Prof. Harald Grethe will give a KOSMOS-Lesung as part of the Berlin Science Week. The agricultural economist will talk about the war of aggression on Ukraine and what this means for agricultural and food policy. The War of Aggression on Ukraine and its Implications for National and International Agricultural…
During its General Assembly on 21 October 2022, the members of IRI THESys elected a new Directorate, as well as new members of the IRI Board and the Graduate Program Board. Jörg Niewöhner ran again as Institute Director and was unanimously re-elected. He is now joined by Tobias Krüger as new Deputy Director of IRI…
