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International Forster Summer School 2023

This year, Forster Summer School, hosted annually by the Faculty of Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Geography and Geosciences at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz explores – urban climate. Adaptation, development and sustainable transformation.

Global climate change and its associated impacts, such as weather extremes, represent one of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century. Due to the relatively high population density in urban areas, cities are the main cause and the main victims of climate change. Therefore, the Forster Summer School 2023 is dedicated to scientific findings and controversies on urban climate, the influence of vegetation, changing human-air relations as well as green and smart city designs.

When? July 21st – August 4th 2023

Where? Campus of JGU Mainz – Excursions to the surroundings

Arrangement included? Course fees, materials, lunch fees during the lecture program, accommodation with breakfast, excursions. Travel, insurance and visa must be organized and paid independently

The participation fees? 150 €

Who may apply? Students enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD study program

Application: https://nullneun.uni-mainz.de/fuer-studierende/international/forster-summer-school/forster-summer-school-2023-explores-urban-climate/application/

Application Deadline: 15th April 2023, 00:00 CET


Please note:

  • The whole program is held in English and places are limited. A maximum of 30 students can participate in the Forster Summer School. After the application deadline, a selection committee decides on the allocation of places.
  • For application you will find a fillable PDF on this link. Please submit your complete application documents with a letter of motivation, CV, certificate of study and language certificates (if available) until 15th of April 2023