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Clean Energy, Restored Lands”: Conference Showcases Successful Transformation in Europe’s Coal Regions

Research cooperation

FZN and Fraunhofer IEG combine expertise for the energy transition in the Ruhr region

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From the last chunk of coal to questions about the future: FZN meets with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Haus der Geschichte

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„Wettbewerbsfähig bleiben durch Transformation“: TGÖ wird in Bochum vorgestellt

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IMWA 2026 in Jeongseon: FZN Presents Research in South Korea

Networking

FZN expert delegation trip strengthens German-Chinese exchange on post-mining

Research cooperation

From Germany’s Ruhr Region to the Italian Alps: the COST-REMINDNET project is gaining momentum

General

Bringing Critical Raw Materials and Post-Mining Together: Why Data Spaces Are Crucial for Europe’s Post-Mining Landscapes

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GreenJOBS publishes “Best Practice Guidelines” on the reuse of end-of-life underground coal mines

Research cooperation

Internationalization of the Research Center of Post-Mining: German-Indian partnership focuses on future issues

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EU Publication Confirms the Impact of our Research and sets Impulses for the European High-Level Dialogue coming in September

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We warmly congratulate Julia Haske on her doctorate!

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Memorandum of Understanding strengthens research into the transformation of post-mining landscapes

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Hospitality and many lasting impressions from Gangwon-do: FZN visits partners in South Korea for the first time

News

A step towards sustainable transformation and climate adaptation: FZN and UNU-FLORES sign global framework agreement

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Working together to prevent desertification: The FZN shares its expertise in a workshop in Saudi Arabia

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IMWA 2025: International conference combines science, sustainability and innovation

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One greenhouse gas and many challenges: Expert dialog takes a multi-perspective look at the EU methane regulation

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Learning without borders: REMINDNET Training School combines science and practice across borders

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Cooperation agreement with Gangwon Province: South Korea and Bochum grow closer together

News

Bridges between science, practice and landscape: The Society for Ecological Restoration visits the FZN

Networking

European Coal in Transition: Trip to Katowice intensifies strong German-Polish relations

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The FZN congratulates Marcin Pawlik and Benjamin Haske on the defense of their doctoral theses

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Post-Mining: workshop in South Africa looks at strategies for renaturation

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Post-mining era NRW 2025: Conference shows the potential of digitalization for post-mining

News

Research Center for Post-Mining contributes expertise to the international resource conference

Networking

Best practice in European form: the EU project “CoalHeritage” meets at a workshop in Bochum

Event

"Land of Opportunities": New Symposium Series on the Transformation of Post-Mining Regions

Networking

Structural change connects - Polish delegation visits the FZN

News

GreenJOBS project: Successful 5th project meeting

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EU project WINTER: Securing knowledge sustainably

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Förderung zugesagt: Das Transformationszentrum für Georessourcen und Ökologie kommt nach Herne

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Nachbergbauzeit NRW 2025 – digitalization meets tradition

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Award-Winning Presentation: Hernan Flores Receives IMWA Prize

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Experience post-mining: Special bike tour through Bochum

Review

New Practical Guide to Mine Water

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Webinar: Transforming Landscapes

Research cooperation

We are monitoring the situation - everywhere

News

A Success Formula for the Transition to a Post-Mining Era: Potentials Project Publishes Guideline

New Project

WaterSense: New project aims to improve the blue-green infrastructure in the Ruhr region

TGÖTop News

Künftiger Standort für das TGÖ vorgestellt

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21st Old Mining Colloquium: Picture gallery

Event

21st Altbergbaukolloquium at UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein

Research cooperation

Research collaboration “Monitoring Epe” continues

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Summer School focuses on post-mining

Networking

FZN promotes German-Ukrainian exchange

Event

Tage der Sicherheitsforschung auf der 112RESCUE in Dortmund

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Nachbergbau-Radtour durch Bochum: Bildergalerie

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Mit Hightech dem Bergbau auf der Spur: Fachtagung „NACHBergbauzeit in NRW“

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21st Altbergbaukolloquium at UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein

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5-Standorte-Programm: Förderzugang für Neubau in Herne

Research cooperation

Kontrollflug auf der Kokerei: FZN schickt Drohnen auf Schadenssuche

Auszeichnung

Geodäsie-Preis 2022: Mit Copernicus dem Klimawandel auf der Spur

New Project

A New Project: Extracting Critical Resources from Mine Water

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Great Science for Little Scientists: Research Center of Post-Mining Publishes Pixi Book

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Jugend forscht: THGA und Hattinger Schüler gucken mit Drohnen auf die Umwelt

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Austausch online: Fachtagung „NACHBergbauzeit in NRW“ nahm Grubenwasser in den Fokus

Networking

Neu im German Mining Network: THGA und FZN

New Project

FZN entwickelt Wassermanagement im Ruhrgebiet weiter

Networking

Das FZN ist jetzt Partner im KompetenzNetzwerk Nachbergbau

Research cooperation

Was beeinflusst die Bodenbewegungen im Kavernenfeld Epe?

New Project

With satellite and drone on a monitoring flight: FZN is further developing digital monitoring for gas storage facilities

New Project

Underground research: FZN investigates the impact of mining on the U35 campus line in Bochum

News

Zukunft gemeinsam gestalten: FZN berät Lausitz und Ruhrgebiet zum Strukturwandel

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Ausgezeichnet: Dr. Sebastian Westermann erhält den Oskar-Niemczyk-Preis des DMV

News

Post-Mining in education program: new cooperation with VHS Bochum

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Funding application placed to NRW: Research Center of Post-Mining is expected to move to Herne

Interview

„Vater des Nachbergbaus“: Das FZN verabschiedet Prof. Dr. Michael Hegemann in den Ruhestand

Interview

„Den Strukturwandel haben wir noch lange nicht bewältigt“

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NACHBergbauzeit in NRW: Digitale Fachtagung nimmt Grubenwasser in den Fokus

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Auf den Spuren der Kohle: Master-Absolvent Cedric Kamgaing Kamdom

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New project investigates micro-seismic events in former mining areas

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Guidelines for the extraction of raw materials: Dr. Stefan Möllerherm advises EU Commission

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Research Center celebrates anniversary

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Worldwide standard for post-mining: Research Center advises international committee

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Virtual coal exit: New EU project for recycling former mining areas

Funding

New drones for environmental monitoring and laser technology for industrial heritage

New personnel

Economic expert and networker: THGA awards honorary professorship to Dr. Kai van de Loo

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Final report: "The mine water rise is technically controllable"

News

Post-mining included in the GRC research map

New personnel

Geo-Experte Prof. Dr. Tobias Rudolph ist neuer Stiftungsprofessor am Forschungszentrum Nachbergbau