"One of the lessons I have learned in the various phases of my career is that science is not done alone. Progress is only made through conversations and exchanges with others." - Carol W. Greider, Nobel laureate

The research colloquium is intended to further promote and expand the scientific exchange between members of the "Region and City" potential area. Once a month, two current research projects are presented and then discussed. The event is primarily aimed at members of "Region and City", other specialist areas, primarily spatial and environmental planning, their professors, post-docs and doctoral students, project staff and guest researchers.

The colloquia take place once a month during the lecture period as presentation dates. This means that two current research projects are presented for a maximum of one hour in an informal setting, each lasting 15 minutes, and then discussed. In the tradition of American brown bag lunches, the colloquium takes place during the lunch break and offers the opportunity to eat lunch.