The University of Rostock

Founded in 1419, it is the oldest and largest university in continental northern Europe and the Baltic Sea area. It is the third oldest university in Germany in continuous operation.

The University of Rostock is not only the oldest one in the Baltic Sea region but also the richest in tradition. Founded in 1419, it will soon celebrate its 600th anniversary and look back on a long tradition of educating students and doing research. The University of Rostock consists of nine traditional faculties and one central interdisciplinary faculty in which scientists and students from all faculties collaborate to do research in the four major fields of “Life, light and matter”, “Maritime systems”, “Ageing of individuals and society” and “Knowledge - Culture - Transformation”. These fields are based on the long traditions at the university, and sharpen the university`s profile by utilizing the strengths of interdisciplinary communication and cooperation. The University of Rostock belongs to the German universities with a very wide range of subjects. It offers more than 100 courses - 32 leading to a bachelor's and 43 to a master's degree, 26 finishing with a state examination and 3 with a thesis. Furthermore, the Center for Teacher Training and Educational Research does not only conduct educational research but also works to improve teacher training.

The Conference will be carried out at the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences http://www.uni-rostock.de