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Crossing the borders between meteorology, climatology and geography, 26th International Congress of History of Science and Technology, Prague, 25-31 July 2021

Concerns about climate change and the increasing impact of weather events have become important topics for publics, stakeholders and scientists. Significant efforts have been devoted to the development and improvement of climate services and products to offer applied solutions to these issues. Applied meteorology and climatology, however, have a long tradition within geography from studies… Read More Crossing the borders between meteorology, climatology and geography, 26th International Congress of History of Science and Technology, Prague, 25-31 July 2021

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Peter Kropotkin 1921-2021 – Activism and scholarship International Conference, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Department of Geography, 19-23 July 2021

Pëtr Alekseevich Kropotkin (1842-1921) was undoubtedly one of the most important figures in the global history of anarchism and early socialism. Kropotkin’s writings and activities contributed to shape international theories and practices of anarcho-communism, exerting a defining influence on anarchist and critical thinking, one that remains relevant today. Kropotkin’s ideas on mutual aid continue to… Read More Peter Kropotkin 1921-2021 – Activism and scholarship International Conference, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Department of Geography, 19-23 July 2021

2019, Publikationen

Bernd Brunner (2019): Die Erfindung des Nordens. Kulturgeschichte einer Himmelsrichtung. Galiani: Berlin.

Für die einen eisgefrorenes Niemandsland voll kampflustiger Wikinger, für die anderen Wiege der Zivilisation: Der Norden war schon immer Projektionsfläche für allerlei Fantasien. Bernd Brunner beleuchtet, wie sich das Bild des Nordens über die Jahrhunderte gewandelt hat. Lange erschöpfte sich das, was man über den Norden zu wissen glaubte, in Gerüchten und obskuren Reiseberichten –… Read More Bernd Brunner (2019): Die Erfindung des Nordens. Kulturgeschichte einer Himmelsrichtung. Galiani: Berlin.

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15th International „ERBE“ Symposium. Cultural Heritage in Geosciences, Mining and Metallurgy – Libraries -Archives- Museums, Eggenburg (Austria), 13th – 20th June 2020

General Topic: • The importance of archives, museums and collections for development of the the earth sciences • Various topics on the history of earth science, mining science and metallurgy Intended presentation and poster topics: • Natural and cultural heritage of geology, mining and metallurgy in view of sustainable development and mobility. • Exchange of… Read More 15th International „ERBE“ Symposium. Cultural Heritage in Geosciences, Mining and Metallurgy – Libraries -Archives- Museums, Eggenburg (Austria), 13th – 20th June 2020