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Plenty of Room at the Bottom: Unveiling Earth´s Processes at the Nanoscale

Presentation in the frame of the Geo-Colloquium

Our new recruit in the Mineralogy department, Prof. Dr. Oliver Plümper, will introduce himself and his research interests on 11.06.2025 in the geoscientific colloquium. The lecture will start at 12:15 in the Geosciences lecture hall. Mr. Plümper investigates the changes in the Earth´s mineral systems, in particular how fluid-mineral interactions influence the crust and the mantle.
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Bundesfachschaftentagung Geowissenschaften Bremen

We are delighted to welcome the "Bundesfachschaftentagung der Geowissenschaften" to the Department of Geosciences this May. Student councils from all over the German-speaking world will come together for five days to discuss geoscientific and higher education policy issues.

We look forward to a productive and enjoyable conference.
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Unveiling dynamic environmental processes through integrated geophysical characterization and monitoring

Presentation in the frame of the Geo-Colloquium

With this presentation, our new Professor of Environmental Geophysics, Prof. Dr. Sebastian Uhlemann, will introduce his research focus and areas of work. The presentation will take place on June 4, 2025 in the time slot of the Geo-Colloquium from 12:15 p.m. in the Geosciences lecture hall.
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Rohit Samant receives the "CAMPUS AWARD: Research for a Sustainable Future"

Congratulations!

Rohit Samant receives the award for his master’s thesis on the future of the Caspian Sea, which he completed in the Marine Geosciences program. The CAMPUS AWARD honors outstanding theses produced on the campus of the University of Bremen that focus on the sustainable use of resources and the protection of the environment, climate, and oceans.
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A cordial welcome, Helen King!

We are very pleased to announce that Helen King joined our faculty on 1 April 2025. Helen studied chemistry at University College London and then moved to the University of Münster, where she completed her PhD at the Institute of Mineralogy.
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Lecturer (f/m/d) for the area of Engineering Geology

The following position is to be filled in the Faculty of Geosciences

A permanent 1.0 position as a Lecturer (f/m/d) in pay grade TV-L 13/14 for the area of Engineering Geology. The application deadline is 28 May 2025. Detailed information in German and English can be found on the website of the University of Bremen.
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Ausschreibung Bremer Studienpreis 2025

Auch in diesem Jahr verleiht der Verein der Freunde der Universität Bremen und der Constructor University (unifreunde) wieder den Bremer Studienpreis für exzellente Dissertationen und Master- oder Staatsexamensarbeit an der Universität Bremen im Bereich Natur- und Ingenieurwissenschaften.

Vorschläge für Kandidat:innen können bis zum 16. Mai 2025 bei der Verwaltungsleitung des FB05 eingereicht werden. (only available in German)
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A warm welcome, Oliver Plümper!

On behalf of the entire faculty, we would like to welcome Oliver Plümper as the new Professor of Mineralogy at the Faculty of Geosciences at the University of Bremen. Oliver Plümper´s research focuses on the interaction of aqueous solutions and minerals and their effects on the material properties of rocks. He links nanoscale processes on mineral surfaces with macroscopic system behaviour in order to quantify fluid-induced changes in permeability and reaction turnover in the system.
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Welcome to your studies!

The first week of the summer semester was an exciting one for the new students at the Faculty of Geosciences. Deputy Dean of Studies Heiko Pälike welcomed them and Barbara Ventura provided insights into organization and structure of their studies. Frank Lisker and Thomas Pape taught basic geological principles in a two-day course "Elements of Geology" followed by a short excursion into Bremen rocks. Our committed StugA rounded off the program with interesting activities, such as geo-cinema and an introduction to Bremen´s cultural landscape.
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On the trail of metals in volcanic hydrothermal vents

The DRILL-BROTHERS research project is investigating the complex magmatic, hydrothermal and microbiological processes of the submarine Brothers volcano in the southern Kermadec island arc

A team from Germany, New Zealand and Canada set off today on an expedition north of New Zealand on board the German research vessel FS SONNE. Until 1 May, 34 researchers and technicians under the scientific leadership of Prof.
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Kreidefelsen von Rügen und ihre eiszeitliche Überprägung

Talk by Torsten Bickert, MARUM / Fachbereich Geowissenschaften

As part of the lecture series “Expedition Erde” Part XXII, Dr. Torsten Bickert will be giving a generally understandable lecture entitled “Kreidefelsen von Rügen und ihre eiszeitliche Überprägung” on Wednesday 19 March at 16:00.

Fire and ice - this could perhaps be the theme of the 22nd edition of the “Expedition Erde” series of events.
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Professorship for the subject area Marine Geology

The following position is to be filled in the Faculty of Geosciences as of 01 October 2025

Professorship (f/m/d) of salary group W2/W3 in the civil service for life in the field of marine geology. The application deadline is 03 April 2025. Detailed information in German and English can be found on the website of the University of Bremen.

https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/the-university-as-an-employer/job-vacancies-1/job/3764?cHash=4ed3eb19264eb0ecc64e7d70126450e1
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„Ernst von Rebeur-Paschwitz Prize“ of the German Geophysical Society for Prof Dr Vera Schlindwein

At the 85th Annual Meeting of the German Geophysical Society (www.dgg-online.de), our colleague Vera Schlindwein was honoured with the „Ernst von Rebeur-Paschwitz Prize“ for her outstanding scientific achievements in the field of seismology. The DGG honours in particular „her work on seismicity on slow and ultra-slow spreading ridges and on seismology on hydrothermal systems.
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Public evening lecture as part of the international Arctic conference

UNCLOS: Beyond 200 Miles in the Arctic Ocean

As part of the International Arctic Conference taking place at the Department of Geosciences, there will be a public evening lecture on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the large lecture hall of the lecture hall building (“Keksdose”). The lecture is entitled “UNCLOS: Beyond 200 Miles in the Arctic Ocean”. It deals with the - partly geologically defined – claims and rights in the Arctic Ocean, i.e.
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Geschiebefossilien - die eiszeitliche Reise der Versteinerungen

Talk by Jens Lehmann, Geowissenschaftliche Sammlung / Fachbereich Geowissenschaften

As part of the lecture series “Expedition Erde” Part XXII, Prof. Dr. Jens Lehmann will be giving a generally understandable lecture entitled “Geschiebefossilien - die eiszeitliche Reise der Versteinerungen” on Wednesday 12 March at 16:00.

Fire and ice - this could perhaps be the theme of the 22nd edition of the “Expedition Erde” series of events.
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International Arctic Conference at the Geoscience Faculty

From March 16 to 21, the 10th International Conference on Arctic Margins (ICAM-X) will take place at the Department of Geosciences in Bremen. Around 130 guests from Germany and abroad are expected to attend. The ICAM is a scientific forum for research on the Arctic Ocean and the adjacent land areas. It was established to promote international scientific cooperation and collaboration in Arctic research.
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Antarktika: vom warmen Herzen Gondwanas zum vereisten Kontinent

Im Rahmen der Vortragsreihe "Expedition Erde" Teil XXII hält Prof. Frank Lisker am Mittwoch 05. März um 16:00 Uhr einen allgemeinverständlichen Vortrag mit dem Titel "Antarktika: vom warmen Herzen Gondwanas zum vereisten Kontinent".

Feuer und Eis - so könnte man vielleicht den Bogen spannen für die Themen der 22. Ausgabe der Veranstaltungsreihe "Expedition Erde". (only available in German)
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Bericht von MERIAN-Expedition MSM 116

Talk by Torsten Bickert, MARUM / Fachbereich Geowissenschaften

As part of the lecture series “Expedition Erde” Part XXII, Dr. Torsten Bickert will be giving a generally understandable lecture entitled “Antarktisches Zwischenwasser und die Bioproduktion vor Mauretanien - ein Bericht von MERIAN-Expedition MSM 116” on Wednesday 26 February at 16:00.

Fire and ice - this could perhaps be the theme of the 22nd edition of the “Expedition Erde” series of events.
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Ein herzliches Willkommen den neuen Kolleginnen in unserer Fachbereichsverwaltung!

Wir freuen uns, dass die Verwaltung des Fachbereichs Geowissenschaften seit 1. Februar endlich wieder vollständig besetzt ist und begrüßen ganz herzlich Katrin Stukenburg als neue Verwaltungsleiterin und Anabel Lafferty für das Prüfungsamt an unserem Fachbereich. (only available in German)
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Fossilien aus dem Miozän Madeiras

Talk by Jens Lehmann, Geowissenschaftliche Sammlung / Fachbereich Geowissenschaften

As part of the lecture series “Expedition Erde” Part XXII, Prof. Dr. Jens Lehmann will be giving a generally understandable lecture entitled “Tanz auf dem Vulkan - Fossilien aus dem Miozän Madeiras” on Wednesday 19 February at 16:00.

Fire and ice - this could perhaps be the theme of the 22nd edition of the “Expedition Erde” series of events.
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Vulkanismus in der Eifel

Talk by Andreas Klügel, Fachbereich Geowissenschaften

As part of the lecture series “Expedition Erde” Part XXII, Dr. Andreas Klügel will be giving a generally understandable lecture entitled “Vulkanismus in der Eifel” on Wednesday 12 February at 16:00.

Fire and ice - this could perhaps be the theme of the 22nd edition of the “Expedition Erde” series of events. This part does not build on the previous series of events, but offers new topics that stand on their own. The lectures cover topics from Antarctica, Germany and Madeira.
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YUFE4Postdocs: Irene Merino Perez

Research between Spain, Germany, and Cyprus

As part of the YUFE4Postdocs program, Dr. Irene Merino is conducting research on natural hydrogen reservoirs in the research group Geophysics - Geodynamics led by Prof. Marta Pérez-Gussinyé. This program offers early-career researchers opportunities to collaborate across European universities, fostering interdisciplinary networking and societal impact.
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Kuang He fishes for magnetofossils

We welcome our new guest scientist from Qingdao!

Dr. Kuang He is an associate professor at the Ocean University of China, Qingdao, since 2021 and now a CSC-supported visiting scientist at our faculty and its magnetics labs until late 2025. His main field of research is marine geology with a focus on paleo- and environmental magnetism. In Bremen, he plans to use IODP and GeoB core samples to investigate how magnetofossils synthesized by magnetotactic bacteria vary in dependency of paleoceanographic and paleomagnetic conditions.
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PE Limited has renewed its grant of 10 educational licences of MOVE Suite Software to the University of Bremen

The MOVE suite is a toolkit for structural modelling and analysis. It provides a platform for integrating and interpreting structural data, cross-section construction, 3D model building, kinematic restoration and validation, geomechanical modelling, fracture modelling and more.
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