For many European rivers, existing protection concepts are insufficient. According to the findings of a new study, water protection should be planned holistically in future. The entire catchment area of a river must be taken into account.

The complex microbial communities in rivers and streams are essential for stable ecosystems. However, microbes in sediment are under constant stress. This has been revealed by a study led by Prof. Alexander Probst.

Today’s opening with NRW Minister Ina Brandes marked the launch of the UA Ruhr College in Essen, uniting top-level research in the social sciences and humanities across the three universities and strengthening international scholarly collaboration.