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Potsdam Day of Science 2024

On Saturday, May 4, you will find a great science program and many stands on the unique Telegrafenberg. Come and have a look from 1pm to 7pm! Free admission!
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22nd Future Day at the GFZ: The Earth is our lab

Organised by the GFZ's School Lab, 50 young pupils got to know the wide variety of job opportunities at the GFZ – in science and laboratories, as technicians or administrative staff.
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Change at the top of Departments 2 and 3

Charlotte Krawczyk has been Director of Department 2 “Geophysics” again since 1 April. Michael Kühn took over as Head of Department 3 “Geochemistry” on 1 March.
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Group photo with 9 people at the GFZ building; in the background: woodland.

Visit of the Malawian Ambassador Mpinganjira

The delegation from the African country met with GFZ representatives to discuss possible cooperation, e.g. in geothermal energy and raw materials, climate change and the risk of natural hazards.
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16. Sep. 2024 - 20. Sep. 2024
Potsdam Summer School 2024

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