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Konferenz August 2026
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Sustainability Research Group at SHiFT and IST 2026

Three members of the Sustainability Research Group presented their research at two international sustainability conferences in Basel and Zürich.

Thomas Stoiber Defense
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Successful PhD Defense: Congratulations to Thomas Stoiber

Thomas Stoiber has successfully defended his PhD thesis on the future of mobility, marking the completion of his doctorate at the University of Basel.

Sommerpause
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Summer Break – We'll Be Back in Early August

We're taking a short summer break. We'll be back in early August with new events, news, and insights from our research group.

Publication SCNAT
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New Report Explores Commodity Trade and Sustainable Development

How does commodity trade shape sustainable development? A new SCNAT report explores the economic, social, and environmental implications of global commodity trade and highlights current research on sustainability governance, regulation, and…

Publication Janina Grabs
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New Study Examines Justice and Inclusion in Zero-Deforestation Supply Chains

A new publication by Janina Grabs and co-authors explores how zero-deforestation commitments in the Indonesian palm oil sector are experienced by local actors. The study highlights the importance of participation, trust, and long-term…

AWARE Fair
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AWARE Sound Fair 2026: Sustainability Through Music and Practice

In the afternoon/evening of the 13th June 2026, the University of Basel will host the AWARE Sound Fair 2026, a student-led event, constructed from the course “The Sound of Sustainability: From Theory to Festival – Coordinating a Greener…

Deutschlandkultur Janina Grabs
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The Global Coffee Economy: Prices, Power and Regulation

A new radio feature from "Deutschlandfunk Kultur" explores how rising prices, supply chain dynamics and regulation are transforming the global coffee sector. Janina Grabs provides insights on sustainability governance and current policy…

Events

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23 Sep 2026 - 09 Dec 2026
Time: 12:15  - 14:00

Location: Vesalianum, Seiteneingang, Grosser Hörsaal (EO.16)

Organizer: Max Bergman Social Transitions Research Group

Public event, Lecture series

Basel Sustainability Forum 2026: Food Systems and Sustainable Futures

A lecture series bringing together researchers and practitioners to explore food systems, sustainability and pathways towards just, resilient and sustainable food futures.
23 Sep 2026
Time: 12:15  - 14:00

Location: Vesalianum, Seiteneingang, Grosser Hörsaal (EO.16)

Public event, Lecture series

Basel Sustainability Forum: Regulating Sustainability in Food Value Chains

Janina Grabs opens the 2026 Basel Sustainability Forum: Food with a keynote on regulating sustainability in food value chains.
25 Sep 2026
Time: 12:30  - 13:15

Organizer: Sustainable Future Research Network, University of Basel

Public event

Sustainable Future Research Lunch

The Sustainable Future Research Lunch provides PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to present their ongoing research and discuss their work with colleagues.
09 Oct 2026
Time: 12:30  - 13:15

Organizer: Sustainable Future Research Network, University of Basel

Public event

Sustainable Future Research Lunch

The Sustainable Future Research Lunch provides PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to present their ongoing research and discuss their work with colleagues.
23 Oct 2026
Time: 12:30  - 13:15

Organizer: Sustainable Future Research Network, University of Basel

Public event

Sustainable Future Research Lunch (Kopie 1)

The Sustainable Future Research Lunch provides PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to present their ongoing research and discuss their work with colleagues.
06 Nov 2026
Time: 12:30  - 13:15

Organizer: Sustainable Future Research Network, University of Basel

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Sustainable Future Research Lunch (Kopie 2)

Sustainable Future Research Lunch with Prof. Max Bergmann
20 Nov 2026
Time: 12:30  - 13:15

Organizer: Sustainable Future Research Network, University of Basel

Public event

Sustainable Future Research Lunch (Kopie 3)

The Sustainable Future Research Lunch provides PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to present their ongoing research and discuss their work with colleagues.

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