A special feature of the teaching is the high in relation to practice in the form of so-called "project modules”. Here the focus is placed on intensive methodology training. Knowledge of the field of Geography is also taught and deepened using current issues. Furthermore, module components are taught by external professors, who have good professional networks which allow for connections between various teaching offerings and possible internship positions.

A special feature of the teaching is the high in relation to practice in the form of so-called "project modules”. Here the focus is placed on intensive methodology training. Knowledge of the field of Geography is also taught and deepened using current issues. Furthermore, module components are taught by external professors, who have good professional networks which allow for connections between various teaching offerings and possible internship positions.

Strong international research activities exist in the areas of geographic development research and geographic conflict research. This mainly includes the reconstruction of conflict regions (Afghanistan and Syria) as well as development research in sub-Saharan Africa (including Namibia and Malawi). In particular, students also have the opportunity in cooperation with Africa to go on excursions and exchanges.

Namibia University of Science and Technology, Namibia; Universität Bern, Schweiz; Universiteit Utrecht, Niederlande; Umeå universitet, Schweden; Lapin Yliopisto, Finnland; Universidad de Málaga, Spanien; Ege University, Izmir, Türkei; University of Szeged, Ungarn; University of Lodz, Polen

Two computer rooms, each with a capacity of approx. 30 students; Software licenses for Geographic Information Systems, which can also be used by students at home; Drones for use in GIS study projects; recently updated teaching laboratory in the Physical Geography (Geomorphology) department, including modern equipment for field excursions/student field research.

The research focuses in particular on the areas of economic geography/network research, development and security, geotourism, energy transition and regional planning, evaluation methodology in urban and regional planning, weather extremes and climate change as well as soil and paleoenvironmental research. In the field of geography didactics, innovative teaching and learning methods in teaching geography are at the forefront of research.