Final Symposium 2026
Final Symposium
Enrichment of European beech forests with conifers
– Final Symposium of the RTG 2300 –
As the funding period for the RTG2300 draws to a close, we have the exciting opportunity to present the impacts the last 9 years of research in German forests have had on our understanding of forest dynamics, species mixing, and introduction of non-native timber species. During our Final Symposium, we will summarize the work of three generations of PhD students, multiple postdocs, and countless hours spent in the field, lab, and at the computer. RTG graduates and current members will speak on the contributions of the research group, while invited speakers provide a big-picture context, culminating in a thorough understanding of our work within the greater scientific landscape.
Target audience are faculty members, researchers, and students.
Preliminary Program
| 17:00 | Keynote: John Marshall (Gothenburg) |
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| 19:00 | Conference Dinner |
| 09:30 | Welcoming and introduction to & history of the RTG |
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| 10:00 | Main results and highlights |
| 12:00–12:15 | Achievements of 9 years of research |
| 12:15–13:15 | Lunch break |
| 12:45–13:45 | Poster session |
| 13:45–14:30 | Guest Speaker: Jonas Glatthorn (WSL) |
| 14:30–15:00 | Coffee break and video screening |
| 15:00–16:00 | Panel discussion |
| 16:00–16:15 | Conclusion |
| 10:00–10:45 | Welcoming & Keynote |
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| 11:00–11:45 | Thematic sessions I |
| 12:00–13:15 | Lunch break and Project & Methods Showcase |
| 13:15–14:00 | Thematic sessions II |
| 14:15–15:00 | Thematic sessions III |
| 15:00–15:30 | Wrap up |
| 15:30 | Joint coffee & Networking |
Confirmed Guest Speakers
John Marshall
University of Gothenburg, Department of Earth Sciences
Jonas Glatthorn
Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL
Call for Posters
Instructions for Posters
This poster session is an important part of the symposium and reflects the variety of research occurring in mixed and pure forests of European beech, Norway spruce, and Douglas-fir. PhD, MSc or BSc students can submit posters for the poster session.
Contributions are welcome from students both in and out of Göttingen, and should be related to any of the RTG 2300 Sub-Projects found under the ‘Research’ tab of our website.
Abstract Submission
The deadline for poster abstracts is 1st September 2026. Final decisions on submitted abstracts will be given on 6th September 2026.
Please submit abstracts (maximum 350 words) to Rebecca Schwutke via email: rebeccaleigh.schwutke@uni-goettingen.de.
Poster Size and Design
Each poster should be in A0 portrait format (120 cm × 85 cm).
Guidelines for designing an academic poster are available on the University of Liverpool website.
Printing Your Poster
Please print and bring your own poster for the poster session.
Students of the University of Göttingen can print posters at the LRC SUB, the Physics Library, and LRC Med (UMG). More information is available here.
Attending Your Poster
Please consult the symposium programme for the timing of the poster session.
Set-up and Take-down
The foyer of the Alte Mensa will be open from 6th October, 16:30–18:30 and from 7th October, 09:00. You may hang your poster either on the evening of 6 October or the morning of 7 October.
All posters must be removed by Wednesday at 19:00. Posters not collected by this time will be removed and disposed of by the organizing committee.
Mounting Your Poster
Thumb tacks or pins will be provided for mounting your poster to the poster board.
