Hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope analyses of precipitation sampled at Erlangen (southern Germany) between 2010 and 2013

Shallow groundwater aquifers are often influenced by anthropogenic contaminants or increased nutrient levels. In contrast, deeper aquifers hold potentially pristine paleo-waters that are not influenced by modern recharge. They thus represent important water resources, but their recharge history is often unknown. In this study groundwater from two aquifers in southern Germany were analyzed for their hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope compositions. One sampling campaign targeted the upper aquifer that is actively recharged by modern precipitation, whereas the second campaign sampled the confined, deep Benkersandstein aquifer. The groundwater samples from both aquifers were compared to the local meteoric water line to investigate sources and conditions of groundwater recharge. In addition, the deep groundwater was dated by tritium and radiocarbon analyses. Stable and radiogenic isotope data indicate that the deep-aquifer groundwater was not part of the hydrological water cycle in the recent human history. The results show that the groundwater is older than ~20,000 years and most likely originates from isotopically depleted melt waters of the Pleistocene ice age. Today, the use of this aquifer is strictly regulated to preserve the pristine water. Clear identification of such non-renewable paleo-waters by means of isotope geochemistry will help local water authorities to enact and justify measures for conservation of these valuable resources for future generations in the context of a sustainable water management.

Erlangen, Germany, 1721 (Raster Image)

This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Accurater Grundris und Gegend des Hoch-Fürstl. Brandenb. Bayreuth. neu-erbauten Stadt Christian-Erlang : samt denen Prospecten des Hoch-Fürstl. Residenz-Schloss und anderer ansehnlichen Gebäuen, wie auch der nach ihrem fatalen Brand wieder gantz aufgebauten neuen Alt-Stadt Erlang, Joh. Christoph Homann Geometrice delineavit A. 1721 ; edirt von Ioh. Bapt. Homann keiserl. Geogr. It was published by Johann Baptist Homann in 1721. Scale [ca. 1:8,200]. Covers Erlangen, Germany. Map in German.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Deutsches Hauptdreiecksnetz (DHDN) 3-degree Gauss-Kruger Zone 4 coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, fortifications, ground cover, and more. Relief shown with hachures. Includes also index and 7 views of the city.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

Schlossgarten, Erlangen, Germany, ca. 1721 (Raster Image)

This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Accurater Grundris und Prospect des Hoch-Fürstl. Brandenb. Bayreuthisch. Residenz-Schloss und Lustgarten in Christian-Erlang, edirt von Ioh. Baptist Homann, S. C. M. Geographo. It was published by Ioh. Baptist Homann, ca. 1721. Scale [ca. 1:1,300]. Covers Schlossgarten, Erlangen, Germany. Map in German.The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the Deutsches Hauptdreiecksnetz (DHDN) 3-degree Gauss-Kruger Zone 4 coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as garden paths and roads, ground cover, palace buildings, garden monuments, and more. Includes also 8 city views.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

Information Guide: Germania. January 2015

Una guida alle fonti d’ informazione sulla Repubblica Federale Tedesca, con collegamenti ipertestuali a informazioni presenti su European Sources Online e altri siti esterni. (For other language versions of this record click on the original url)

Interpretare per i rifugiati in Germania: quali persone e strumenti per consentire la comunicazione

Il presente lavoro prende in analisi le modalità di gestione del servizio di interpretazione e assistenza linguistica in Germania per i rifugiati, a seguito dei numerosi arrivi registrati a partire da gennaio 2015 e fino al primo trimestre del 2016. In primo luogo ci si sofferma su quali persone siano le più adatte a consentire la comunicazione, quali caratteristiche umane e competenze professionali sia necessario sviluppare per essere “ponte” tra due lingue, ma soprattutto tra due culture. In secondo luogo ci si sofferma su quali strumenti siano stati ideati e diffusi per facilitare la comunicazione in casi di necessità e per sopperire alla mancanza di professionisti che possano svolgere il servizio di interpretazione per le lingue minoritarie, meno conosciute ma più richieste al momento. Infine si espongono alcune osservazioni in merito a quali possano essere le soluzioni più efficaci e utili sul campo per risolvere la problematica linguistica, che rappresenta il primo passo verso una piena integrazione dei rifugiati nella società.

Die Lehre an der Universität Bern erforschen

Die Verknüpfung von Lehre und Forschung ist für eine Universität zentral und kann auf vielfältige Weise geschehen. Die neue Initiative FEDERALL der Universität Bern will Studierende, Lehrende und Rahmenbedingungen in den Fokus der Forschung stellen.