Insights into Marine Research
MSc GCE Student Karina Krapf joined the Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and Marine Research last summer. This was her second time joining this team. Here, Karina shares a brief update on her experience.
Category: GCE & Student Activities
GCE Alumni (10): Senior Associate at KPMG Germany
The master´s programme “Global Change Ecology” (GCE) started in 2006. Since that time, some GCE students have already completed their Master´s degree.We are interested to know what has been happening in the lives of our former GCE students. A few GCE alumni told us about GCE and how their careers have continued after they had […]
EcoSum Initiative Autumn School
This past Autumn I had the opportunity to take part in the EcoSum Initiative Science School. This autumn school is organised by PhD ecology students from the Laboratoire d’Ecologie Alpine (LECA) – a joint research unit that gathers researchers from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the Université Grenoble Alpes and Université Savoie […]
MSc GCE Alumni Organization
Students, professors and administrators in the MSc Global Change Ecology are often referred to as the GCE family, and this is not without reason. The elite, international study program attracts people from all over the world to work together in tackling global ecological challenges. Through the typical four semesters of study, close friendships, collaborations, and […]
MSc GCE Welcomes New Coordinator
In addition to 28 new students, the MSc Global Change Ecology program welcomed a new coordinator this winter semester! Sylvia Sprödhuber has joined Stephanie Thomas in GCE Coordination as a successor to former coordinator Anja Jaeschke. Sylvia additionally works as a coordinator of the Bayreuth-Melbourne Colloid/Polymer Network in the International Office at the University of Bayreuth. Previously she was already […]
Study for life
In 2006, the first year of the international master’s program “Global Change Ecology” (GCE) within the Elite Network of Bavaria began its studies. Since then, several cohorts have completed their studies. Preparations are already underway for the newest year 2020, which will bring together students from all over the world in Bayreuth this autumn. Several […]
Studieren für das Leben
2006 nahm der erste Jahrgang des internationalen Masterstudienganges „Global Change Ecology“ (GCE) im Elitenetzwerk Bayern sein Studium auf. Seitdem haben einige Jahrgänge das Studium abgeschlossen und es laufen bereits die Vorbereitungen für den neuesten Jahrgang 2020, welcher aus der ganzen Welt im Herbst in Bayreuth zusammenkommen wird. Mehrere GCE-Alumni berichteten über ihre Zeit nach dem […]
Klimawald Bayreuth Wins Blauer Kompass 2020 Competition
Blauer Kompass is a competition hosted by the German Federal Environment Agency with the aim of honoring projects which address the consequences of climate change. Winners receive press coverage and publicity. This year’s competition received over 160 applications for three different categories: private and municipal companies, research and educational institutions, and associations and foundations. There […]
GCE Alumni (9): Scientific officer at the International Academy for Nature Conservation
The master´s programme “Global Change Ecology” (GCE) started in 2006. Since that time, some GCE students have already completed their Master´s degree.We are interested to know what has been happening in the lives of our former GCE students. A few GCE alumni told us about GCE and how their careers have continued after they had […]
Bioenergy Plants: How Silphie Could Replace Maize in Sustainable Energy Production
Is the promise of green energy from bioenergy crops really as sustainable as we first believed? Together with the Ecological Botanical Garden and the Government of Upper Franconia, we work on the “Silphie-Project,” addressing these concerns and exploring alternatives for sustainable bioenergy crops in the region.
