News from the University of Potsdam
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“Soils build the basis for existence of lives on our planet” – Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Batswana soil scientist Peter Eze
Peter N. Eze is a soil scientist and professor at the Botswana International University of Science & Technology. His research centers on pure and... more
After the Flood – what can be learned from reconstruction in the flooded areas along the Ahr and Erft rivers
In July 2021, parts of Rhineland-Palatinate and North Rhine-Westphalia experienced one of Germany's most severe natural disasters after 1945. The... more
Natural flood prevention – higher trust through better communication
In many places today, dikes are being moved back, and floodplains are being revitalised in order to give the river more space during times of... more
A Long-Term Partnership – Delegation from the Indian Institute of Technology Visits the University of Potsdam
A delegation from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Roorkee, India, visited the University of Potsdam on March 20. The aim of the talks was... more
Understanding Extremes – The Research Training Group NatRiskChange develops methods for the analysis and quantification of natural hazards and risks in a changing world
Changing conditions, such as global warming and land use, can strongly influence the occurrence of natural hazards and the risk they pose. “It is the... more
Using AR Glasses to Get a Better View - Gerold Zeilinger wants to use augmented reality to make landscape planning decisions easier
“Many people cannot imagine complex objects in space when they see them on a flat plan or map. If, for example, a wind turbine is to be erected or a... more
Risk management of floods and droughts depends on event magnitude
How effective and sustainable is risk management of flood and drought events worldwide? Empirical data show that this obviously depends on the event... more
When Heavy Rainfall Turns into Flash Floods – Hydrology research group examines the hazards of flash floods for cities
In July 2021, there were devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall with 180 deaths and immense economic damages in Rhineland-Palatine and... more
A Trip through the Andes – Geoscientists on Excursion in Argentina
At the end of November 2021, PhD students from the international research training group “StRATEGy” and the dual PhD program of the DAAD-funded... more