Über die Gründer des Projekts
Peter Meusburger
Heidelberg University and the Institute of Geography mourn the death of its first Distinguished Senior Professor, the economic and social geographer Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter Meusburger, who passed away on Monday, 18 December 2017, at the age of 75. For more than three decades, Peter was not only an excellent researcher and university teacher, but also served the academic community in many other roles, for example as vice rector of the university and dean of his faculty, as ombudsperson for doctoral students, as Rectorate Officer and Senator, and as the Spokesman of the Senate. He has authored countless publications, especially in the field of the geography of knowledge, was part of a global network of intellectual relations and has received many international awards. In recognition of his continued dedication to Eötvös Loránd University, the University of Budapest awarded him an honorary doctorate and an honorary professorship. In 2007, he was the first to receive the honorary title of Distinguished Senior Professor for his enduring commitment to and outstanding achievements for Heidelberg University and for his tireless efforts in working for the interests of students and young researchers.
Klaus Tschira
On March 31, 2015, the world lost a splendid human being. We mourn the passing of Dr. h.c. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Klaus Tschira, one of the greatest supporters that German-speaking geography has ever known. For over two decades Klaus Tschira and his foundation have sponsored students and young academic professionals at the Institute of Geography in the most generous and uncomplicated way. Among the outstanding initiatives his foundation supported were the Hettner Lectures (1997-2006) and the Knowledge and Space symposia (2006-2015), both of which have enabled a whole generation of students and young researchers to engage intellectually with internationally renowned scientists. These events have contributed significantly to the international reputation of Heidelberg University’s Institute of Geography, as well as to the creation of a global network of research cooperation.
Johannes Glückler
The Symposia in the Studio of the Villa Bosch at Heidelberg deal with the generation, diffusion and application of knowledge under special consideration of the role of the spatial context and the spatial dimension of knowledge-disparities. The topic Knowledge and Space covers various interrelated research questions, which are of great political and economical relevance to society. The Symposia in the Studio of Villa Bosch at Heidelberg are intended to bring together scholars from various disciplines, schools of thought and cultures to build a foundation for the development of a long-term interdisciplinary network of scholars studying the topic 'Knowledge and Space'.