Profile – TRUST – Leibniz University Hannover

Mission

Through our research activities in TRUST we aim:

To develop a new knowledge on systems, objectives, and transformation for sustainable spatial transformation of urban and rural areas
To expand the network of research partners as well as partners in the field while working on spatial transformation in Lower Saxony
To concentrate spatial and transformation research competences at the Leibniz University Hannover
To accompany transformations in urban and rural areas scientifically
To develop inter- and transdisciplinary methods further, and help spread them in teaching
To promote young scientists (Colloquium and Research Training Group)

To conduct transdisciplinary research on problems of spatial transformation at the interface between applied- and natural sciences as well as social sciences and the humanities
To draw up theories, concepts, and interdisciplinary approaches concerning integrated spatial development
To establish an inter- and transdisciplinary cluster of experts
To offer sustainable inter- and transdisciplinary training to postgraduate students
To provide action-oriented and future-oriented approaches for sustainable transformation process management

Spacial structures and development through different scales
Interdependencies between societal transformation and the environment
Spacial consequences of globalisation in developing and emerging markets
Demographic changes and safeguarding basic care
New models of governance and public participation
Knowledge transfer
Theoretical approaches to processes of spatial transformation
Decision support for policymakers and stakeholders when implementing approaches to transformation