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We are bringing the sounds of nature to the big city
3 Feb 2026
...and we need your help to do so! Interested in a conducting a fun student research project with us?
Working Group Nexus Research. How would it sound if the Luisenstraße would be covered in a dense forest? With the help of a sound booth and several hours of audio recordings, we want to demonstrate exactly that: simply pick up the receiver and immerse yourself.
We are looking for motivated students who would like to realise this project with us as part of the Studforschung@Geo programme. You can decide on the exact objectives, planning and implementation yourself! Find more information about the programme at the Studforschung@Geo website.
Sounds interesting? Then get in touch with Prof. Uta Schirpke and let's brainstorm together!
What are soundscapes?
Soundscapes refer to the audible landscape and, at the interface with ecosystem research, represent indicators of biological diversity. In this context, many hours of audio material have been recorded and evaluated in the Alpine region in recent years.