Since 2015, the IRI THESys has been awarding prizes for excellent Bachelor and Master theses in the field of human-environmental research. Now, all bachelor and master graduates of HU Berlin are again invited to apply for our THESys Award! Applications can be submitted during the application period from 15 September to 15 November 2023. Who…
In his KOSMOS-Lesung, Prof.Dr. Mark Lawrence discusses a new approach on the definition of Anthropocene. The Anthropos Expansion and the Anthropocene 05.06.2025, 18.00-19.30 HU Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, Senatssaal The Anthropocene has recently been rejected as a formal geological time unit, reigniting debate about its definition and significance. Should it now be repurposed as…
As a follow-up to the “Climate and Water under Change” project, IRI THESys Postdocs Márk Somogyvári and Desiree Hetzel have released the Touching Water podcast: “A podcast about water and science. We explore how scientists from the natural and social sciences work with water, and how this is connected to our everyday lives.” The Touching…
PhD Project Project leaders: Setenay Kizilkaya
THESys Researchers Dr. Ina Säumel, Mina Karamesouti and Klara Muranyi are part of a newly launched international research initiative on agroecology. Their joint project ecoFABULAnds was selected as one of 19 projects for funding by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The first funding period runs from April 2025 to March 2028.…
We are looking for two student assistants for Studium Oecologicum (60 hours/month; start: 1 August 2025, end: 31 July 2027). Tasks Collaborate within the context of the “Studium Oecologicum” (Head: Prof. Dr. Dagmar Haase) Preparation of and participation in lectures Preparation of teaching materials Supporting the evaluation of teaching Advising students Conducting tutorials within the…
© Julia Baier THESys Director Tobias Krüger is Professor of Hydrology and Society at the Department of Geography at HU. As a member of the Einstein Research Unit ‘Climate and Water under Chance’ (CliWaC), he is researching the consequences of climate change for the Berlin-Brandenburg region. To this end, he and his team are analysing…
The Anthropos Expansion and the Anthropocene The Anthropocene has recently been rejected as a formal geological time unit, reigniting debate about its definition and significance. Should it now be repurposed as an informal term, for instance as a geological event or episode, or should it be resubmitted with additional evidence? Perhaps, in addition to a…
In her KOSMOS-Lesung taking place on 22 May 2025, Dr. Bixia Chen demonstrates the deep relationship between biodiversity and culture in Okinawa. She highlights how Fengshui-based landscapes and sacred forests support environmental conservation. Biodiversity and Culture: Unraveling the Symbiosis between Nature and Human Heritage 22.05.2025, 18.00-19.30 HU Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, Senatssaal This KOSMOS-Lesung…
Biodiversity and Culture: Unraveling the Symbiosis between Nature and Human Heritage This lecture examines the relationship between biodiversity and culture, with a focus on Okinawa’s traditional village landscape. Built upon Fengshui principles, villages are protected by multilayered forests and curving roads that shield them from typhoons and monsoonal winds. Dr. Bixia Chen explores how these…
