Department of Geography at the University of Bonn
The Department of Geography at the University of Bonn is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and belongs to the Department of Earth Sciences. Our research and teaching covers almost the entire spectrum of Geography, which guarantees the necessary breadth in an interdisciplinary study program.
The Department of Geography has a rich history that spans more than 140 years of teaching and research. It is the largest and one of the most distinguished Geography departments in Germany.
It has 15 independent research groups that encompass a wide variety of geographical topics. Our research is organized around eight research clusters within three main research areas: Water, Risk and Geomatics. Geomorphology, Hydrology, Development Geography and Remote Sensing are just a few examples of our wide choice of research clusters in Human and Physical Geographies. Each of our research fields is managed by one or more professors in the department. This enables us to provide our students with a high quality and unique education, especially if they wish to choose an interdisciplinary or applied study-approach.
PD Dr. Carsten Butsch, researcher at the Department of Geography, and Dr. Timo Falkenberg, leader of the research group GreenBalance at the GeoHelth Center, University of Bonn, released a new policy brief on urban health highlighting the opportunities and challenges for human health in cities worldwide and formulating corresponding recommendations for action.
Prof. Budds leads the research group in "Development Geography and Environmental Governance" from summer semester 2023.
The book “Refugee Youth - Migration, Justice and Urban Space” is out now and available to order. The book was co-edited by Prof. Dr. Kathrin Hörschelmann and Dr. Elisabeth Kirndörfer.
Prof. Dr. Lisa Schipper is new professor for Development Geography. Former Prof. Detlef Müller-Mahn retired and is now Senior Professor at the University of Bonn.
The Department of Geography on Social Media
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Links to other important institutions
Directly connected with the Department of Geography at the University of Bonn are the Fachschaft Geographie, the Geographical Society of Bonn and the Geoverbund ABC/J.
