• · by Karin Schwiter · in Research, Teaching and studying, What's new

    Becoming a mental health first aider

    Have you ever encountered a situation when a colleague or a friend was very stressed, very depressed or had other acute mental health troubles? I always felt unsure about whether to say anything to them and how to help.

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  • · by Annina Michel · in Sustainability, Teaching and studying

    Switzerland meets Georgia: Student insights on sustainable mountain futures

    Mountain regions face challenges like depopulation, climate change, tourism pressures, and biodiversity loss. In the hybrid course «Sustainable Mountain Development», students from Tbilisi State University and GIUZ explored these issues, comparing the Caucasus and the Alps. Their insights are now featured in blog posts tackling key socio-political questions and solutions.

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  • Volunteers clean the Sedaví road (province of Valencia, Spain, 02.11.2024
    · by Christian Huggel · in Research, Sustainability

    The cost of climate change

    The production chain of Stadler Rail, the Swiss-based rail vehicle manufacturer, has been severely affected by the recent floods in Valencia. It will take years to get back to normal. This case shows that science, politics and the corporate world are probably still grossly underestimating the costs of climate change.

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  • · by Xavier Balaguer Rasillo · in What's new

    Bridging academia and social media: Gallopping with the Critical Pony

    The Critical Pony is a project designed to make the field of human geography more approachable and entertaining for a broad audience. Through bite-sized, engaging videos, this initiative tries to turn complex academic ideas into content that resonates on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts.

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  • · by Franziska Komossa · in Research, Sustainability, What's new

    AgroPionier: Vielfalt auf den Feldern, innovative Lösungen und Zusammenarbeit

    Zunehmende Wetterextreme wie Trockenperioden und Starkregen zeigen, wie wichtig es ist, dass sich die Landwirtschaft an das veränderte Klima anpasst, um die Lebensmittelversorgung zu sichern. Mehr Vielfalt auf den Feldern, innovative Lösungen und Zusammenarbeit sind entscheidend.

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  • · by Meret Vogler, Franziska Clerc · in History, What's new

    How water shapes the city of Zurich

    Find out how people bathed in Zurich in Roman times, how the drinking and wastewater systems work and where the city’s hydroelectric power is generated: With the new VoiceMap audio guide, you can explore the city independently and flexibly, leaving your hands and head free to make your own discoveries.

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  • · by Meret Vogler, Franziska Clerc · in History, What's new

    Wie das Wasser die Stadt Zürich prägt

    Wie man zur Römerzeit in Zürich badete, wie das Trink- und Abwassersystem funktioniert und wo in der Stadt Strom aus Wasserkraft erzeugt wird: Mit dem neuen VoiceMap-Audioguide kannst du die Stadt unabhängig und flexibel erkunden und hast dabei Hände und Kopf frei für deine Beobachtungen.
    Also available in English 🇬🇧

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  • · by Shelby Peyton · in Teaching and studying

    A ‹Cool› Experience: Fieldwork at Oberaar Glacier

    Working together to take measurements, getting to know my classmates, and enjoying the landscape: For me, a master’s student from Texas, this weekend in the field was a unique experience!

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