The Institute of Geosciences - Our institute
This page introduces the Institute of Geosciences as an institution of the Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and its staff and institutions.
A detailed overview of studies and research as well as the individual sections, working and research groups can be found on the corresponding subpages.
Geosciences?
The Institute of Geosciences combines disciplines that deal with the research and teaching of the Earth system in the past and present as well as related processes. In the field of earth sciences, the Institute covers the research areas of geology, geochemistry/petrology, geophysics and meteorology/climate.
The research area of geology is divided into the main areas of hydrogeology, sedimentology and environmental geology. Geochemistry/petrology comprises the key areas of structural geology, geochemistry, petrology, mineralogy and crystallography. Applied geophysics and geodynamics are represented in the research area of geophysics. The field of meteorology/climate research focuses on theoretical meteorology, remote sensing and climate dynamics above the earth's crust.
Within the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Bonn, these specialisations are divided between the working groups of the same name and are accordingly represented in current research and teaching in the Institute's two teaching units.
Executive Board
The Institute of Geosciences is represented by the Executive Board.
The following page introduces the Executive Board and the people who work on it:
Secretariats
The offices and secretariats are presented on the following page. They are the contact persons for the sections and working groups.
Employees
The following page lists the employees of the Institute and its sections and working groups and their contact details.
Directions & building
The Institute of Geosciences is located in various buildings in Bonn. On this page you will find an overview of the locations.
Libraries
In addition to the university's central libraries, the sections and working groups have their own decentralized libraries. You can find an overview here:
Museums
Two museums with rich collections belong to the institute and can be visited:
The Goldfuß Museum and the Mineralogical Museum introduce themselves!
Equipment
The institute is equipped for requirements in the areas of preparation, workshops, laboratories, IT and other scientific services. On this page you will find an overview.
Co-operations
The Institute of Geosciences and its sections are partners in research and teaching cooperations. Current and past collaborations are listed on this page.
Study
With 2 Bachelor's and 4 Master's degree programs in 2 teaching units, the Institute of Geosciences offers a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical disciplines for orientation in university research and teaching.
Are you interested in studying geosciences or do you need information about a degree program? Then the following pages are the right place for you:
Our institute - a chronological overview
The Institute of Geosciences was founded in the 2018/2019 winter semester as a merger of the Steinmann Institute of Geology, Mineralogy and Palaeontology and the Institute of Meteorology at the University of Bonn.
From 1883
First foundation of the geoscientific institutes (some with changing names):
Institute and Museum of Mineralogy (1883 - 2008)
Institute and Museum of Geology and Palaeontology (1883 - 1963)
Institute and Museum of Geology (1963 - 2008)
Institute of Palaeontology (1963 - 2008)
2008
Foundation of the Steinmann Institute for Geology, Mineralogy and Palaeontology from the aforementioned individual institutes
2018
Merge of the Steinmann Institute of Geology, Mineralogy and Palaeontology and the Meteorological Institute to form the Institute of Geosciences
Alumni of the institute
Former members of the Institute of Geosciences are listed on the page linked here. This group of people includes professors and employees whose former activities and current commitment to research and teaching, often in continued projects and activities, are highlighted.
Contact & opening hours
Katja Behrens
Institute Management
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Meckenheimer Allee 176
53115 Bonn
Opening hours
The opening hours of the Institute of Geosciences depend on the working hours of the people based in the individual buildings of the Institute.
Please make appointments according to the office hours of the individual persons and by prior arrangement.
You can find an overview of the buildings here:
The opening hours of the museums can be found on the museum pages:
Important links
Jobs & vacancies
Here you will find our current vacancies:
1883
Year in which the first geoscientific institute was founded
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Sections
6
Study programms