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Tue, 14. April 2026
How urban gardens help rebalance carbon: Q&A with PhD student Atefeh Movassagh
Atefeh Movassagh is a PhD student at the University of Bonn and the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (International Centre for Sustainable Development, IZNE). In the final phase of her doctorate, she investigates how land use and management practices influence soil organic carbon stock (SOC) and nutrients in urban green spaces of the Bonn and Rhein-Sieg districts. Her research not only advances scientific understanding but also provides practical recommendations for sustainable urban land use. In this interview, she explains her work, its significance, and how every garden can contribute to climate action.
Mon, 30. March 2026
Successful exchange: IZNE forges contacts in Peru
In March 2026, the International Center for Sustainable Development (IZNE) at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), represented by Prof. Dr. Wiltrud Terlau, held its first exchange with partners in Peru. The goal is to establish a long-term collaboration.
Wed, 18. March 2026
International cooperation for the energy transition: Second workshop strengthens German-Colombian research collaboration
From 9 to 13 March 2026, the second workshop on international cooperation between the International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE) at Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) and the University of Antioquia (UdeA) took place in Colombia. The event was funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and built on an initial meeting held in November 2025 in Sankt Augustin.
Tue, 03. March 2026
Engagement für Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) und MINT-Förderung in NRW
Prof. Dr. Wiltrud Terlau aus dem Internationalen Zentrum für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (IZNE) engagiert sich verstärkt für Zukunftsthemen im Bildungswesen: Kürzlich nahm sie an der 1. NRW Zukunftskonferenz der Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative der Universitäten teil, um für mehr „Bildung für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE)“ einzutreten. Zudem wurde sie als Jurymitglied für die NRW zdi-science league 2025/26 eingeladen, die den MINT (Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik)-Nachwuchs fördert.
Mon, 23. February 2026
Voluntary Social Year (FSJ) in tandem: Innovation and sustainability - Apply now for 2026/27!
Do you fancy a year full of science transfer and sustainability research? Then you've come to the right place. We are once again offering an FSJ in tandem from September: Innovation and Sustainability at the International Centre for Sustainable Development (IZNE) & Centre for Science and Technology Transfer (ZWT) at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS) in Sankt Augustin. Applications are now open for the year 2026/27.
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