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New publication on a multi-disciplinary analysis of a submarine volcanic eruption
In a new publication titled “Multi-disciplinary constraints on the onset and early evolution of...
AQUAMOS: New Project on Mosquito Breeding Habitats and Early-Warning Systems
In October 2026, the EORC launched AQUAMOS: “AQUAtic Breeding Habitats and Early MOSquito Warning...
PhD position: Earth Observation of drought and fire impacts
Job Announcement: PhD Position on EO research of Drought, Fire and Vegetation in Kruger National...
EORC Talk: Facing the challenges of big data with multi-talented earth observation data cubes
The Earth Observation Research Cluster (EORC) invites to a talk by Dr. Insa Otte and colleagues...
New Elite Master “Ecological Forecasting” with Uni Bayreuth started
This fall, the new Master Ecological Forecasting (MEF) in the Elite Network of Bavaria (ENB) has welcomed its first generation of students. The unique programme is an interdisciplinary initiative between University of Bayreuth and University of Würzburg.
New Team Member Magdalena Lauermann
We are delighted to welcome Magdalena Lauermann, who joined the Earth Observation Research Cluster...
EAGLE MSc Defense: Robust and Uncertainty-Aware Informal Settlement Mapping — Cross-City Generalisation Across Diverse Urban Morphologies Using High-Resolution Satellite Imagery in the Global South
On November 12, 2026, Marlene Bauer will present her Master Thesis on ”...
EAGLE Goes Bouldering: Getting to Know the New Cohort
Some of the best conversations don’t happen in a seminar room but outside during a hike or –...
Lecturer Spotlight: Thilo Erbertseder
Thilo is the person at EORC who can tell you exactly how much air pollution was hanging over a...
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NetCDA consortium steps into phase 2
NetCDA Network steps into phase 2 On November 3-4, 2026, the NetCDA II (European Academic Network for Capacity Development in Climate Change Adaptions in Africa) project network of 12 German academic partners met at the EORC for...
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EAGLE MSc Defense: Robust and Uncertainty-Aware Informal Settlement Mapping — Cross-City Generalisation Across Diverse Urban Morphologies Using High-Resolution Satellite Imagery in the Global South
On November 12, 2026, Marlene Bauer will present her Master Thesis on ”...
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New publication on a multi-disciplinary analysis of a submarine volcanic eruption
In a new publication titled “Multi-disciplinary constraints on the onset and early evolution of...
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New Elite Master “Ecological Forecasting” with Uni Bayreuth started
This fall, the new Master Ecological Forecasting (MEF) in the Elite Network of Bavaria (ENB) has welcomed its first generation of students. The unique programme is an interdisciplinary initiative between University of Bayreuth and University of Würzburg.
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EAGLE MSc Defense: Active Learning and Parameter-Efficient Feature Adaptation for Cross-City Seismic Building Type Transfer Using DINOv2 and Street-Level Imagery
On November 12, 2026, Christina Krause will present her Master Thesis on ” Active Learning...
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Mainpost reported on Stefan Dech’s Bavarian State Medal
We’re happy to see that Mainpost, our local newspaper, also reported on the Bavarian State Medal...
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UrbanPulse in the Mainpost, and invitation to the festivities
If you open the printed Mainpost today, keep an eye out for the Universitätsbund Würzburg’s...
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EAGLE Internship Presentation: Internship with Blackfooted Cat Working Group
On November 17, 2026, Jolien Grafe will present her internship results on ” Internship with...
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EAGLE Internship Presentation: Global Water Mapping and UAV Soil Moisture Estimates
On November 17, 2026, Elena Scholz will present her internship results on “Global Water...
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Field work for MONID-HABITRACK project
Today our researchers from the department working on the MONID-HABITRACK project, that is funded...
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EORC Talk Recap: From Data to Insight – Rethinking Machine Learning for Earth Observation
On October 29, 2026, we had the pleasure of welcoming Prof. Dr. Marco Körner from the Earth...
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Evening lecture entitled ‘Where is humanity taking our planet?’
As part of the ‘Future Climate Experience Weeks’, our Professor Hannes Taubenböck was...
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New publication on assessing the relationship of major cardiovascular emergencies and environmental factors in Germany
Environmental factors such as air pollution, noise, temperature and artificial light at night can...
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University Press reports on Stefan Dech receiving the Bavarian State Medal
The University of Würzburg’s online magazine einBLICK has covered the award ceremony at which...
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Remote Sensing for Germany #2
Last year, we gave an overview of our remote sensing work on environmental issues having a special...
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Lecturer Spotlight: Thilo Erbertseder
Thilo is the person at EORC who can tell you exactly how much air pollution was hanging over a...
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Simon Plank gives a talk at GZS-Seminar at EOC of DLR
On October 22, our habilitation candidate and guest lecturer from DLR, Dr. Simon Plank gave an...
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EAGLE Goes Bouldering: Getting to Know the New Cohort
Some of the best conversations don’t happen in a seminar room but outside during a hike or –...
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Guest lecture on UAV Remote Sensing of the Cryosphere at UNIS, Svalbard, shows glacier retreat within one year
Last week, Sebastian Buchelt and Jakob Schwalb-Willmann traveled to...
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New paper ‘From Spatial to Platial Decision Support’ published
Three years ago, at the Geolingual Studies Workshop (see here:...
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Stefan Dech awarded the Bavarian State Medal for Services to the Environment
Big news for the whole EORC family: Prof. Stefan Dech has received the Bavarian State Medal for...
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