Organisation: Department of Geography and Spatial Planning

  • Core Research Projects

    Regional approaches towards alternative economies and sustainable finance (AltFin)

    AltFin seeks to explore the interfaces between sustainability strategies in the financial industry and actually existing transformative endeavours.

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  • Events

    What is the place of short-term rentals in cities? Evidence from Australia and beyond

    How has the rise of short-term rentals reshaped our communities? This February, join Dr. Thomas Sigler in our LunchTalk as he takes a big-picture approach to the Airbnb phenomenon.

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  • Study Programmes

    Master in Border Studies

    The Master in Border Studies is a joint international study programme addressing the complex economic, political, social and cultural issues of borders and border regions in Europe and beyond.

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  • Study Programmes

    Master in Architecture

    The Master in Architecture addresses the contemporary challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequalities through the lens of architecture, urbanism, and territorial design.

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  • Study Programmes

    Master in Geography and Spatial Planning

    We combine spatial theory, policy and practice to explore sustainable transitions in the built environment. Building understanding on key issues at the intersection of our society, environment & economy.

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  • Study Programmes

    Formation continue en Aménagement du territoire

    Familiarise yourself with the legal requirements concerning municipal planning and urban development, collect useful spatial data, and acquire an additional qualification.

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  • News

    New article: Berlin – From Castle in the Air to Creative Metropolis

    Florian Hertweck published a new article at a+u journal.

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  • News

    New publication: Le sol est un bien commun

    New publication by Florian Hertweck.

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  • News

    UniGR-CBS wins the Interregional Research Award of the Greater Region

    The UniGR Center for Border Studies was awarded the Interregional Research Award of the Greater Region on November 25, 2022. The award honours the exceptional achievements of researchers in cross-border research cooperation.

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  • News

    New article published: Das Versprechen der Zirkularität

    Christian Schulz and Paula Hild published a new article at Standort Journal.

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