Tropical Coral Records of Climate Change and Environmental Stress
From September 9 to 12, the second Topical Meeting of the DFG Priority Program “Tropical Climate Variability & Coral Reefs” will take place at the University of Bremen on the topic of “Tropical Coral Records of Climate Change and Environmental Stress.” 60 researchers from Germany and abroad will exchange views on tropical climate extremes such as El Niño events, marine heatwaves, and global coral bleaching events. The DFG Priority Program “Tropical Climate Variability & Coral Reefs” is coordinated by Dr. Thomas Felis at MARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences. It aims to improve our understanding of tropical climate variability and its impact on coral reef ecosystems in a warming world. Further information: https://www.spp2299.tropicalclimatecorals.de/ , contact: Dr. Thomas Felis, tfelisprotect me ?!marumprotect me ?!.de
3rd Industrial Mathematics Forum: Sustainable Energy Systems - Transformations for the Future
On September 12, the Model Region Industrial Mathematics #MOIN, the Optimization & Optimal Control working group at the Center for Industrial Mathematics (ZeTeM) at the University of Bremen, and TOPAS Industriemathematik gGmbH are organizing the 3rd Industrial Mathematics Forum. It will take place from 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. at the Bremen Digital Hub Industry (Konrad-Zuse-Straße 6A). The program includes keynote speeches presenting the latest findings and projects relating to sustainable energy systems, discussions, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities. Further information and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-forum-industriemathematik-tickets-945460556977 (in German only), contact: Dr. Kerstin Ksionzek, kerstin.ksionzekprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
16th International Workshop on Boolean Problems
The 16th International Workshop on Boolean Problems will take place in Bremen from September 19 to 20. It is being organized by the University of Bremen and the Cyber-Physical Systems research department of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI). The workshop will focus on academic dialog in the field of Boolean logic and algebra. Researchers and engineers from various disciplines will exchange ideas on problems and solutions, both in terms of theoretical findings and practical applications. One of the main objectives is to initiate academic collaborations and open up new fields of application. Further information: http://www.informatik.uni-bremen.de/iwsbp , contact: Prof. Dr. Rolf Drechsler, drechslerprotect me ?!informatik.uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Writing a British Childhood in a Global Context? Critical Perspectives on Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton is one of the world's best-known and most prolific authors of children's books. Her book series have entertained children around the world and across generations for almost a century. The “Writing a British Childhood in a Global Context? Critical Perspectives on Enid Blyton" conference focuses on her work and its international reception. It will take place from September 25 to 27 at the University of Potsdam and is being organized by Dr. Aileen Behrendt (University of Potsdam), Dr. Stefanie Jakobi, and Dr. Hadassah Stichnothe (both from the University of Bremen). The event is being funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Further information: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/veranstaltungen/detail/2024-09-25-dfg-tagung-writing-a-british-childhood-in-a-global-context-critical-perspectives-on-enid-blyton , contact: Dr. Stefanie Jakobi, jakobistprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
Citizen Science & Social Cohesion - Final Conference
On September 26 and 27, 2024, the final conference of the “Gemeinsam Gesellschaft erforschen” (GINGER) project will take place at the House of Science in Bremen (Sandstraße 4/5). Since 2021, researchers and people without a direct academic connection have worked together as citizen scientists to explore social cohesion in numerous formats. This has resulted in a wide variety of topics and perspectives, both regarding social cohesion and citizen science. With interactive workshops, discussion rounds, and lectures, the conference brings together researchers, citizen scientists, and an interested audience. Participation is free of charge and is recognized as paid educational leave. Further information and registration: https: //www.uni-bremen.de/ginger/ginger-abschlusstagung-26-27092024 (in German only), contact: Julia Gantenberg, gingerprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
“Us in Bremen – Creating Perspectives Together” BarCamp
With the aim of bringing together the expertise of people from academia, urban development, NGOs, and committed and interested citizens, a BarCamp will take place on September 26 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the House of Science in Bremen (Sandstraße 4/5). Under the motto "Wir in Bremen – Gemeinsam Perspektiven schaffen" (Us in Bremen – Creating Perspectives Together), the event will address numerous questions: What can we do to help tackle global environmental problems and promote social responsibility in a diverse society at a local level? Who brings which expertise to the table? What spaces – analog and digital – do we need for a democratic, participatory exchange? The event is open to the public and participation is free of charge. Contact and registration: Julia Gantenberg, gingerprotect me ?!uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
