A Workshop on Systemic Constellation in Political-Environmental ContextsIf not in transformative research, where else can we experiment with alternative ways of knowledge production? The idea behind this question motivated me to share my experiences on two interactive sessions at the symposium on Real-World Laboratories in Karlsruhe.In their performance on transdisciplinary research by the Scientific Theatre … Keep reading
Written by Stefanie Albrecht and Stefan HilserOverview of the EventThe symposium in Karlsruhe in April 2018 was the final event for the 14 Real-world Laboratories (RwLs), also called BaWü Labs. This first laboratory ensemble for practice-oriented science on sustainability in Germany was funded for three years with 18 Mio. Euro by the federal state of … Keep reading
The Role of Making Connections in Creating Sustainability Transformations As researchers, we constantly think about making connections. Connections between different ideas and concepts, between science and practice as well as different disciplines. It is also the connections in systems, which are relevant. The inauguration days of the research project ‘Processes of Sustainability Transformations’ of the … Keep reading
The inauguration days for our research group combined a variety of things: discussions and getting to know one another, networking and presenting, good food and cosy evenings. However, the essence of all the activities were the people.Katrin Rehak-Nitsche, head of department of science and research at the Robert Bosch foundation puts it bluntly: „It is … Keep reading
On the 12th and 13th of December the inauguration of the Robert Bosch Graduate School was held at the Faculty of Sustainability. Curated by research coordinator Lydia Kater-Wettstädt and spokesperson Matthias Barth, the event was an opportunity for professors, PhD students, funders and partners to get together for a joint kick-start of this inspiring project. … Keep reading
Leuphana University of Lüneburg, foundation under public law, fosters the development of the junior scientific staff. Therefore the university offers twelve doctoral scholarship in the research group “PoST – Processes of Sustainability Transformation” at the faculty of Sustainability, starting October 1, 2017. The invitation to apply for the scholarships is targeted at extraordinarily qualified young … Keep reading