Annual Meeting AK Fernerkundung 2025

The 11th annual meeting of the AK Fernerkundung of the Deutschen Gesellschaft für Geographie (DGfG) e.V. will take place on September 29. and 30. 2025 in Bochum at the Department of Geography of Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB). This year's theme is:

Urban - Rural - Interaction: Navigating through Tipping Points in Coupled Human-Environment Systems

Urban and rural systems are increasingly interconnected, shaping and reshaping human environment interactions. As global tipping points are crossed - whether due to climate change, land-use shifts, or socio-economic transitions - new equilibria emerge, demanding innovative approaches for adaptation and resilience of the earth system. Earth Observation (EO) technologies offer unprecedented insights into these transformations, enabling real-time monitoring of land-use change, ecosystem shifts, and human impact. By integrating EO in transdisciplinary approaches, we can navigate critical thresholds, monitor anticipated cascading effects to improve risk management, and guide sustainable decision-making. Join us at the “AK Fernerkundung” on 29.9./30.9.2025 in Bochum as we explore how established and innovative technologies in a collaborative research setting can inform the management of coupled human-environment systems in an era of uncertainty. Early career researchers (ECR) are especially encouraged to present their work at the conference. A dedicated peer-to-peer session is designed specifically for ECRs to showcase the early stages of their projects, openly discuss challenges, and network with other (PhD) students and postdocs from their field.

Looking forward to welcoming you to Bochum!

Valerie Graw

(on behalf of the AK Fernerkundung and the colleagues Prof. Dr. Conrad, Prof. Dr. Hochschild, Prof. Dr. Siegmund, and the team at RUB, Prof. Dr. Rienow, Prof. Dr. Bechtel and Dr. Redecker)

Local organizer and contact:

Urban Remote Sensing
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Institute of Geography
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Active participation

Unfortunately, active participation by submitting an abstract is no longer possible.

Registration for the meeting

To participate in the meeting, please use our online registration form.

Program - Overview

Program

Social Events

• Dinner, September 29. 2025, 7 p.m.
  Brauhaus Rietkötter (Brewery) - Große Beckstraße 7, 44787 Bochum - self-paid - brauhaus-rietkoetter.de

Conference venue

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Department of Geography
Building IA, Floor 1, Room 123 (IA 1/123)
Universitätsstraße 150
44801 Bochum

© RUB, Marquard

Accommodations

 Please book quickly, as capacity is limited

Close to the Venue:

• Gästehaus am Laerholz / Accommodation at LSI lsi-bochum.de/gaestehaus
• Hotel Schmerkötter hotel-schmerkoetter.de

Other accommodations close to Bochum city

• B&B Hotels (main station and city center) hotel-bb.com/de/stadt/hotels-bochum
• Jugendherberge Bochum jugendherberge.de/jugendherbergen/bochum
• Holiday Inn Express Bochum ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/de/de/bochum/qbobh/hoteldetail
  
• Mercure Hotel Bochum City mercure-hotel-bochum.de

Directions

Those arriving by train can reach the venue from the main train station by taking the U35 subway line (Campus Line) to the Ruhr-Universität stop (toward Bochum Hustadt). The U35 line runs every 5 minutes on weekdays and takes just under 10 minutes from the main train station to the university.

To allow for a convenient stay and reaching the conference location smoothly, we have prepared an interactive map where you can navigate yourself to the RUB campus.

Bochum is (normally ...) well connected by Germany’s railway network (Deutsche Bahn). The main station, Bochum Hauptbahnhof (Bochum Hbf), is (normally ...) served by ICE, IC, and regional trains. However, please note the following: Temporary Closure of Bochum Hauptbahnhof. Due to construction work, Bochum Hbf will be closed for train traffic from September 5 to October 31, 2025. Only the S1 train will continue to run on weekdays between Dortmund Hbf – Bochum Hbf – Essen Hbf. All other trains will be rerouted. Alternative routes: - Travel via Herne Hbf, then take the U35 subway (direction Hustadt) to Ruhr-Universität. - Use regional trains to Dortmund Hbf or Essen Hbf and take the S1 to Bochum Hbf, then continue as usual with the U35. - On the weekend, replacement buses will be in service instead of the S1 train. We recommend checking real-time schedules in public transport apps such as Deutsche Bahn (DB) Navigator or VRR before your trip.

There are plenty of parking spaces available on campus.

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• Campus Maps Plan
• Interactive Map