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In order to gain a better understanding of the Earth system, FAU has set up a project that aims to open up an overarching perspective on planet Earth. The project is being funded by the Volkswagen Foundation with around 1.6 million euros. Prof Dr Wolfgang Kiessling from the Chair of Palaeoenvironmen...

It is with great sadness that we anounce the passing of Professor Dr. Matthias Göbbels on 28 June 2024. His death leaves a great void in our academic community and in the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at FAU has been taking part in Girls' Day for many years now, and this year the girls were once again offered an exciting and motivating programme. Please read more...

Rising water temperatures caused by climate change also put pressure on important ecosystem engineers. While everyone is aware of coral and the huge reefs it forms, other architects of the natural world include certain species of red algae that create less well-known structures such as spheres the s...

Palaeontologist and climate impact researcher Prof. Wolfgang Kießling explains why his discipline is undergoing a transformation and what lessons it can teach us about the future in times of climate change.

The Chair of Mineralogy participated in the first international RILEM conference on mineral carbonation of cement and concrete (MC3 2024) on 16 and 17 April 2024. Read more…

Public event to mark the conclusion of a DFG research group. With lectures by Hans-Otto Pörtner, Lisa Hülsmann and Wolfgang Kießling. Followed by a reception in the foyer of the Orangerie.