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Final Round of the Earth Science Olympiad at GFZ
The student team (grades 9-12) that wins the two-day competition will represent Germany at the International Earth Science Olympiad in Turin.
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The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research.
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Potsdam Science Day on May 9th
The GFZ will once again participate in the research camp at Potsdam University’s Campus Golm with two tents, highlighting “Scientific Drilling” and “Rocks Under the Microscope”.
What we know about sulfur
Dan Harlov, together with his colleague Gleb Pokrovski, edited and published a comprehensive book on the role of sulfur in planetary processes.
News from RIFS
Community and Wildlife Conservation: Combating Poaching in South Africa
Jeremy Fackenthal, a new Fellow at RIFS from the USA, is conducting research in South Africa into how local communities can work together to protect their natural environment. His project focuses on a conservation initiative in KwaZulu-Natal, where conservationist Grant Fowlds is collaborating with…
Positions
GFZ welcomes Geophysicist Prof. Tassara – Research Funded by the Humboldt Foundation
The geophysicist is from the University of Concepción in Chile and will be conducting research in Sections 4.1 ‘Lithosphere Dynamics’ and 4.5 ‘Subsurface Process Modelling’.
Awards & Honours
EGU Early Career Scientist Award for Dr. Eva Börgens
Dr. Eva Börgens has received the 'Early Career Scientist Award' in recognition of her outstanding scientific work at the General Assembly of the European Geosciences Union.
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