The aim of a cooperation agreement signed by the Technical University and the University of Augsburg with the University of the Highlands and Islands in Inverness, Scotland (UHI), is to further research into resilient hydrogen-based energy systems. The universities intend to strengthen their existing academic collaboration. To this end, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Mai 11th.

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Florian Halter and Lars Wietschel represented the Resource Lab at the “CU Ceramic Composites March Meetings 2026” in Bremen. There, Florian Halter presented the findings of the recently published paper “Quantifying environmental impacts of circular economy approaches through life cycle assessments: A case study in materials science on ceramic matrix composites”. [Resource Lab]

Together with visiting professor Prof. Dr. Simron Singh, the Resource Lab of the University of Augsburg develops solution-oriented approaches in the field of Industrial Ecology. A particular focus is placed on adaptation measures for small island states. Currently, the research group is investigating the resource requirements of the Maldives in the context of future sea-level rise. [Resource Lab]