Global change has profound effects on soils that are observed throughout the world. This emphasizes the need to train more people worldwide who understand how soils react to global change and are able to develop preventive actions and remediation strategies to increase soil resilience. Study at 4 leading European universities and make the difference.

• Gain advanced knowledge in soil physics, soil biogeochemistry, land information systems, meteorology and climatology

• Learn to understand soil ecosystems under natural conditions and human-impact, in relation to global change

• Develop a holistic understanding of interactions and processes in ecosystems, using statistical tools and advanced modelling techniques

• Qualify for employment in private and public-sector companies and organisations where high level expertise in soil management is required

• Lead interdisciplinary groups for development of sustainable environmental solutions at local, regional and global scale

IMSOGLO graduates will…

1. possess a broad knowledge at an advanced level in basic disciplines (soil physics, soil biogeochemistry, land information systems, meteorology and climatology);
2. understand the evolution of soil (agro-/forest/natural) ecosystems under natural conditions and human-impact, as well as its relation to global change;
3. have the ability to characterise soil physically, biologically and chemically, using advanced techniques to understand soil processes, to translate this to soil quality and to assess the influences by and on natural and anthropogenic factors;
4. possess the basic methods to conduct field work (soil survey, soil profile description, soil sampling), interpret analytical data, classify the soil, and manage and interpret existing geospatial (soil) data;
5. have the ability to plan and execute target orientated experiments or simulations independently and critically evaluate the collected data;
6. possess a holistic understanding of interactions and processes in the agro-ecosystem and natural ecosystems, using statistical tools and advanced (geospatial) information- and modelling techniques;
7. have the ability to act from a researchers’ perspective: creativity, accuracy, critical reflection, curiosity, justification of choices based on scientific criteria;
8. have the ability for independent integration and extension of acquired knowledge to update concepts and innovate implementation possibilities, knowing the limits of own competences;
9. have the ability to participate in and lead interdisciplinary groups that contribute the development of sustainable environmental solutions at local, regional and global scale;
10. possess qualifications for employment in private and public-sector companies and organisations where high level expertise in soil management is required;
11. have the ability to communicate, orally and written, in words and in graphs, on the own discipline to experts and the general public.