The president’s annual report for 2024 looks back on an eventful year: new projects in research, studies, and teaching, as well as a lively exchange with members of the public all bear witness to a vibrant university. The 2024 annual report (in German) is available to download online.

A special highlight on page 88 features news about the German-Brazilian Symposium for Sustainable Development 2024 organized by the Baden-Württemberg Center for Brazil and Latin America (BraLat), emphasizing the importance of international cooperation for a sustainable future.

The 11th edition of the German-Brazilian Symposium for Sustainable Development had the motto “Towards a Resilient and Safe Future.” The primary aim of the event, which was held alternately in Brazil and Germany, was to provide a platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange. This edition focused particularly on issues of resilience, value creation, food security, and equitable access to water.

The 11th Symposium was held in Germany at the University of Tübingen from March 20 to 23, 2024. The event was organized by the Baden-Württemberg Center for Brazil and Latin America (BraLat), with support from the University of Hohenheim and Leuphana University (Lüneburg).