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IMSOGLO - International Master in Soils and Global Change

1011268022023Erasmus Mundus Joint Masterongoing
Countries: BE|AT|DE|DK · Grant: €5,535,600

Project summary

The International Master in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) is a unique programme designed to educate the next generation of soil scientists. The programme is specifically tailored to develop the knowledge and skills students need to characterise soils, understand soil evolution in an ecosystem context under global change based on a deep insight in the underlying processes and interactions, and develop strategies for climate mitigation and adaptation. IMSOGLO is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of soil processes in a global change context, including the ability to contribute to multi-, inter-, and transdisciplinary work in different ecosystems. Additionally, students gain awareness of high-order targets connected to UN Sustainable Development Goals and EU's Green Deal to make conscious contributions to policy-relevant research. IMSOGLO is a 2-year, 120-ECTS programme jointly organised by 4 excellent European universities: Ghent University (Belgium), Aarhus University (Denmark), the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (Austria), and the University of Göttingen (Germany). IMSOGLO students jointly follow the 1st semester at Ghent University to level their fundamental soil science knowledge. The remaining semesters are spent either at Ghent University and Aarhus University for the specialisation Soil Ecosystem Services and Global Change, or at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna and the University of Göttingen for the specialisation Soil-Plant System Processes and Global Change. The 2nd and 3rd semester consist of mandatory and elective courses, deepening the students' knowledge and skills in the chosen specialisation, and broadening the students' knowledge and skills through open choice electives and soft skill courses. Students from both specialisations meet again during the Living Lab Summer School between the 1st and 2nd year. The 4th semester is dedicated to the master thesis.

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