Portrait of Wolfgang zu Castell outside at GFZ, plants in the background

W3 professorship for Dr Wolfgang zu Castell at LMU Munich

The Director of Department 5 Geoinformation will represent “Geodata Science” at the LMU Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics in addition to his work at the GFZ.
Tim Kalvelage, wearing a red functional jacket, sits in front of a snow-covered white background, with snow-capped mountains on the horizon and just a few rocks jutting out into the sky.

FRONTIERS Residency Fellowship for Tim Kalvelage

The science journalist and photographer Tim Kalvelage is a guest in the section of Liane G. Benning.
Portrait von Philipp Weis

Adjunct Professorship for Philipp Weis at Uni Potsdam

The geologist and expert in mineral deposits from section "Inorganic and Isotope Geochemistry" has been teaching as a private lecturer since 2016 and has now been appointed adjunct professor.
Four people are standing at a table in front of a screen and discussing.

First Transfer Day at GFZ: a complete success

More than 60 participants honoured the recipients of the 2023/24 transfer prizes and took the opportunity to exchange information and ideas on transfer strategies and opportunities at GFZ.
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Potsdam Science Day 2025
03. Jun 2025 - 05. Jun 2025
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