On 22–23 September 2026, the Department of Economy of Urban and Regional Development welcomed a delegation from the Institute of Ecology and Sustainable Development at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences (SASS) to the University of Kassel.

The two-day visit focused on scientific exchange on current research topics related to sustainability and regional development. Alongside presentations by the Chinese delegation, our department, and the Kassel Institute for Sustainability, the programme included guided tours of Science Park Kassel, the SDG+ Lab, and Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss shared research interests and strengthen international academic exchange.

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