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Revised GIUB citation style now also available for Zotero, Citavi & Co.¹

The Department of Geography of the University of Bonn has revised its citation style! From now on, the updated style is not only available as a guide, but can also be used directly in citation programs such as Zotero and Citavi. The new citation style also contains guidelines for citing interviews, for example.

Climate researcher Prof. Dr. Lisa Schipper in the Hypothese Podcast of the University of Bonn²

Climate change threatens the existence of many people and ecosystems. In view of the scientific findings, many researchers are also worried about the future. Should they talk openly about their feelings? In the new episode of the Hypothesis Podcast of the University of Bonn, geography professor Lisa Schipper, head of the research group Development Geography, discusses the thesis “Science needs facts, not emotions” with host Denis Nasser. The podcast episode is in English.

New GIUB newsletter published³

The new GIUB newsletter is published. The newsletter will inform erveryone associated with the Department of Geography about recent developments and events in a compact form once a semester. Please subscibe here: https://listen.uni-bonn.de/wws/subscribe/giub-newsletter

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GIUB welcomed Dr. Eliaza Jones Mkuna from Mzumbe University, Tanzania⁴

As part of the ERASMUS+ worldwide cooperation, the Department of Geography welcomed Dr. Eliaza Jones Mkuna from Mzumbe University, Tanzania. He is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Mzumbe University in the Department of Economics and Head of Research and Publications Department.

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New research project on water security in southern Africa launched⁵

The Federal Ministry of Education and Science (BMBF) has been funding the Programme on Water Security in Southern Africa (WASA) since this year, in which the ‘Eco-Hydrology and Water Resources Management’ working group, led by Prof. Evers, participates.

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Workshop Report: Intimate geographies of migration⁶

From Oct. 10-11, 2024 the workshop "Intimate geographies of migration: (Countering) postcolonial violence in the urban everyday" took place in Bonn. The event was organised by Dr. Elisabeth Kirndörfer and Lea Haack from the research group "Cultural Geography". This report summarises the panel on "The intimate geographies of migration: (Countering) postcolonial violence in the urban everyday" and the panel discussion on "Critical engagements with postcolonial power relations in our research fields and at the University".

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Call for Applications: MSc Programme Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security⁷

Applications for the Master programme "Geography of Environmental Risks and Human Security" offered jointly by the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn and the Institute of Environmental and Human Security at the United Nations University in Bonn can be submitted from now on until Dec 15, 2024.

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Why you should come to Bonn? The GIUB produces two image films for ERASMUS students⁸

The Department of Geography and the city of Bonn offer a great range of opportunities for international students: both for studying at the University of Bonn and in an international city with many offers for young students. This is shown in two newly produced films aimed primarily at international incoming students.

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