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The Expedition Münsterland

You’d think we knew our way around this part of the world. But no! The level of knowledge displayed by students and academics about the region, the quality of life here and the opportunities it offers seems to be on a steep decline – which is no wonder, as internationalization, restrictions on obtaining university places and much changed structures in courses of studies make it more difficult to look at what’s happening locally.

The Münsterland Expedition sees itself as a bridge between the academic world and society, not only bringing Münster University’s store of knowledge to the people, companies and municipalities in the region, but also stimulating an exchange process between the region and the university. “Benefits from the region and into the region” is the philosophy of this scheme to take on social responsibility for the Münsterland.

Together with a variety of regional partners, the Münsterland Expedition will get to grips with science at an astonishing number of places, giving impetus to the exchange process between the university and the region. A successful start has been made with watching meteorites in Borken, an excavation site in Schmerlecke and exhibitions on climate change in the underground ice-house in Altenberge. Around 2,000 visitors have already accompanied us on our expeditions, with many unexpected new ideas arising out of discussions between academics and the local population. 

Further information at the german side.

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