Night of Science: Researching in Extraordinary Times

The annual "Night of Science" aims to bring together researchers in the UNR Faculty to create a space for critical, cross-disciplinary dialogue and learning.

This year, the focus is on the impact of extraordinary and/or unexpected conditions on research projects. From unusual weather conditions such as extreme drought or floods to pandemics and unpredictable politics, field research can be fraught with challenges and opportunities for mishap. At the Night of Science we would like to explore how our doctoral candidates, but also the supervisors are dealing with this situation. The main question that arises is:

How does the increase in extraordinary or unexpected conditions affect the planning, process and results of doctoral research projects?

We look forward to an enriching discussion with members of our faculty, in which we will share our experiences, learnings and thoughts on this important aspect of research. .

Program

18:00 - 18:20  Welcome by Dr. Haifa Debouk (Managing Director of the ESGC Graduate School)

                       Introduction by Prof. Dr. Friederike Lang (Board member of the ESGC Graduate School)

18:20 - 18:45  Flashlight presentations from PhD students of the faculty  

                        Zabrina Welter, Chair of Sustainability Governance

                        Jonas Pyschik, Chair of Hydrology

                        Richmond Kuleape, Chair of Sustainability and Transformation Research

18:45 - 19:30  Panel Discussion with 

                       Prof. Tanja Mölder, Prof. Christiane Werner, Prof. Jan Blöthe, Dr. Jon Sheppard                                         

19.30 - 19:40  Wrap up & Closing Round

19:40 - 21:30  Science Lounge with drinks and finger food in the courtyard of Herderbau

Registration for audience here.

Info for flashlight presenters:

Target group:  PhD students at any stage
Duration:        5 minutes
Slides:            maximum 3

The focus of the first minutes of your talk should be on clearly and concisely presenting your research question.
For the remaining time you should engage with the questions of how Extraordinary Conidtions (see above) influenced your research.