Open Day at Telegrafenberg | 26 September 2026
Nestled between ancient trees and modern research, four institutes will open their doors on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12 PM to 5 PM. Look forward to a diverse program and exciting insights.
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The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences is Germany's national centre for solid Earth research.
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Free Science Strengthens Brandenburg
Joint Statement by the Brandenburg Scientific Community on the Freedom and Resilience of Science
Extreme flooding in China and Nepal
Causes, effect, and possible early warning for future events.
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Transformation without Drama: Navigating the Social Dynamics of Sustainability
In the transformation towards sustainability, the interests of societal, economic, and political actors often clash, making conflict inevitable. Understanding these dynamics and learning how to engage with them constructively is therefore crucial. In a new study published in the journal…
Positions
New talents kick off their apprenticeships
From black-light mini-golf to their first ventilation control circuit - here’s how the new hires are experiencing their start at the GFZ.
Awards & Honours
“Best Poster Award” for Candice Filoche at the Gordon Research Conference
Using a new approach, the GFZ PhD student investigated factors leading to zinc and lead enrichment in sedimentary basins. The metals are vital for electric vehicles, batteries, solar and wind energy.
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