Our mission at the Department of Geography and Regional Research is to advance cutting-edge, creative and globally competitive research, which defines our discipline and has positive impacts on society and to translate this research into excellent teaching. This will empower our students to become critical and responsible graduates, teachers in Geography and Economic Education and global citizens. We strongly believe that Geography with its focus on space-time relationships and dynamics is centrally relevant for tackling the grand societal challenges that we are currently facing. Since the establishment of our department in 1885, we have nurtured the plurality and diversity of concepts and methods and fostered inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation, which are necessary to address the challenges of the 21st century. We aim to provide an inclusive, collegial and inspiring environment that enables all members of the department to unlock their potential and contribute to our mission.


News

12.03.2025
 

Cooperative urban and regional development

Yvonne Franz | Martin Heintel

18.02.2025
 

Students and lecturers of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy are invited to nominate outstanding lecture courses for one of the...

18.02.2025
 

(1956 – January 24, 2025)

18.02.2025
 

Spatialising Alternative Imaginaries of Planning and Development for Prosperity Beyond Growth

17.01.2025
 

Wed, 29 January 2025, Lecture Hall 2 at the UZA II: All Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Meteorology and Geography students are warmly invited!

14.01.2025
 

" The time has come for us to change. We can't wait 'til it's too late!" (Parkway Drive)

Research and publications

Events

24.02.2025
 

Kooperative Stadt- und Regionalentwicklung (Cooperative urban and regional development) will be presented on March 12. Please register to attend the...

18.02.2025
 

Garcia C., Borderon M., Sadkapolrak P. et al.

Regional Environmental Change 25, 34 (2025)

08.01.2025
 

Ober K. & Sakdapolrak P.

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