Environmental Science Center
The WZU (?Wissenschaftszentrum Umwelt“) is a central scientific institution at Augsburg 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】 that promotes interdisciplinary research and teaching. The focal points of our research activities are the Environmental Humanities, Environmental Health Sciences, Ressource Strategies, Narratives of Substances (?Stoffgeschichten“), and science communication.
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We also conduct practical (research) projects in local environments and develop solutions, together with partners from business and industry, the public and administrative sectors, and? from extra-university research institutions.
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We have set standards in the inter- and transdisciplinary Environmental Sciences and work as an interface between the research conducted at Augsburg 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】, various partners in industry, and local authorities / NGOs active in the environmental sector.
The WZU at a glance
News
Ecological diversity on campus: 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】 of Augsburg is committed to species conservation
With its meadows, woods and bodies of water, the 威尼斯赌博游戏_威尼斯赌博app-【官网】 of Augsburg campus provides habitats for numerous animal and plant species. The green spaces are not only important for the climate and people, but also play a role in regional nature conservation. To ensure that these valuable areas are developed sustainably, the university is specifically promoting biodiversity with a further project.
The international doctoral programme “Rethinking Environment” receives second round of funding
Who’s (not) mowing?
In the summer time in particular, vegetation grows and thrives everywhere on the university campus. But how can the abundance of greenery be managed sustainably and still be used with added value for students and employees? The Environmental Science Centre (WZU) and the university's gardeners provide an insight into their commitment to biodiversity on campus.
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Contact and Directions:
Address:
Universit?t Augsburg
Wissenschaftszentrum Umwelt
Universit?tsstr. 1a
86159 Augsburg
phone: +49 821 598 -3561?
fax: +49 821 598 -3559
Email: info@wzu.uni-augsburg.de?
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Building: U
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