Welcome to the MSc Environmental Governance Programme at Freiburg University!
Semester Schedule for Winter Semester 2009/2010
September 17, 2009
The semester schedule for the upcoming Winter Semester 2009/2010 is now available. Current Semester Schedule
New Newsletter
July 22, 2009
The summer semester edition of the MEG newsletter is now available. Click here for all the latest news of the MEG Programme, a wide range of reports and comments on travels and work, and of course a new instalment of the MEG cartoon.
Past editions of the newsletter can be found in the Newsletter section.
Applications for Winter Semester 2010/2011
June 22, 2009
The application period for the Winter Semester 2009/2010 has now ended. The deadline for applications for the Winter Semester 2010/2011 is May 15, 2010. If you wish to apply for the DAAD scholarship for young professionals from developing countries, the deadline is October 15, 2009. For more information on the application procedure and scholarship requirements, check our Studying section.
Guest Lecture by Dr. Ulrich Hoffmann UNCTAD
May 8, 2009
The head of UNCTAD's Trade and Sustainable Development Section, Dr. Ulrich Hoffmann, joined the MEG program for a guest lecture. He presented on "The Current Economic Crisis and Its Effects on Sustainable Structural Change in Economy and Trade". Looking for input from MEG students and attending guests was important to Dr. Hoffmann: "We need the cross-fertilization between universities and organizations such as UNCTAD", he explained. A background article and his presentation can be downloaded for personal use and feedback to our guest lecturer.
Last weeks for applications
April 30, 2009
Please note that the application period for the Winter Semester 2009/2010 will close on May 15, 2009. For more information on requirements and procedures, check the application section.
If you have note yet done so, you can explore the MEG Programme using the interactive Online Self Assessment.
Semester Schedule Summer Semester 2009
April 19, 2009
2nd Semester
20.04. - 08.05.09 Economics, Institutions and the Environment
11.05. - 29.05.09 Environmental Policy Analysis
01.06. - 05.06.09 Pentecost Break
08.06. - 26.06.09 Technology Assessment / Corporate Social Responsibility
29.06. - 17.07.09 Sociology and Psychology of Enviromental Knowledge
20.07. - 07.08.09 Ecosystem Management
Career Links updated
April 15, 2009
We have updated the careers section and added lots of new links under Job Portals, Networks, Newsletters. Here you find a (incomplete) list of links that will help you in your search for jobs and internships in the fields of environment and development.
Appplications and MEG OSA
March 03, 2009
The application period for MEG entry Winter Semester 2009/2010 is currently running. Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2009. If you are interested in the course, you can browse the "students" section on this website, where you find information about the course and the application process. You can also explore the MEG Programme through the new interactive, multi-media Online Self Assessment tool. Click here to learn more and try it out!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the course coordinator, Ms. Esther Muschelknautz. (esther.muschelknautz[at]ffu.uni-freiburg.de)
Geneva Excursion 2009
March 03, 2009
During an excursion to Geneva from Feb.16-18 MEG students gained valuable insights in the inner workings of various UN agencies, the World Trade Organization, IUCN and NGOs. International conventions, such as... (read more and see more pictures)
New Newsletter Available
January 28, 2009
The newsletter of the winter semester 2008/09 is now available. Click here to read the latest MEG news, including internship experiences and a MEG cartoon. Enjoy!
Looking for older news?
January 28, 2009
The MEG news from last year have now been moved. Use the panel at the top of the page or click here to enter the 2008 section.
