Event Costa Rica Research Forum
Costa Rica Research Forum : Collaboration, Impact & Sustainability
Osnabrück University | Botanical Garden, Albrechtstraße 29, 49076 Osnabrück
Tuesday, 25 November 2025 | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We warmly invite all attendees to join us for the evening reception with complimentary drinks and light refreshments after the conclusion of the official program.
Programm
Welcome
Costa Rica Center – About us and our focus areas
Discussion round 1
Beyond the Campus: Synergies with Non-University Stakeholders in the Field
Speaker: M.Sc. Alice Brenes-Maykall, Vice rectory of Social Extension, National University of Costa Rica (UNA), Advisor on university social engagement – National Rector Council of Costa Rica
Contributions:
Dr. Lena Schmeiduch, Institute of Psychology, Osnabrück University
M.Sc. Daniel Avendaño, School of Geographical Sciences, National University of Costa Rica (UNA)
Discussion round 2
Change for sustainability: Common Challenges and Strategies in Costa Rica and Central America
Speaker: Dr. Adolfo Quesada-Román, School of Geography, University of Costa Rica
Contributions:
Dr Felix Przesdzink, Researcher, Biology Didactics, Osnabrück University
Dr. Johannes Halbe, Professor of Resource Management, Institute of Geography, Osnabrück University
Contact information: Costa Rica Center, costaricazentrum@uos.de, Tel.: +49 541 969 6077
Please register by November 15, 2025.
