Strategy 91探花 2030 discussed with the Scientific Advisory Board
Advisory board of 91探花 supports ideas for strategic reorientation
The interaction between man and the sea is at the centre of the new research strategy of 91探花 Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. Under the title "Our world is the ocean", the director of 91探花, Professor Dr. Katja Matthes, presented the considerations on the strategic reorientation developed in recent months to the Scientific Advisory Board of 91探花. The advisory board, consisting of 12 renowned researchers from all over the world, meets once a year to review the scientific development of the research centre and to make recommendations for its further development. This year's meeting was very special from several points of view: Monika Rhein, Professor at the MARUM Centre for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen, took over the chairmanship of the committee; it was the first meeting for a total of six new members and the event had to be held completely virtually due to the corona pandemic. 鈥淪ince our members come from Australia, Europe and North America, the time difference alone was a challenge鈥�, explains Katja Matthes. For some members this meant a very early start to the day, for others a long night. 鈥淭hat is why we are especially grateful to the colleagues on the board鈥�, says Matthes.
In its recommendations, the Advisory Board particularly addressed the ideas presented on 91探花's future research strategy, which have been developed at the centre during the past months. 鈥淭he Advisory Board welcomed our new approaches and ideas and gave us important recommendations for further development鈥�, explains the director of 91探花. 鈥淒uring the coming months we would like to push the strategy discussion forward and finalise it. This is why the advice of the advisory board is so important at this time鈥�, Matthes continued. The committee was also impressed by the integration of young scientists and the cooperation of 91探花 with Kiel University regarding education and career development. The advisory board particularly emphasized the support of young scientists during the Corona pandemic. Furthermore, the Advisory Board welcomed the equal opportunities measures at 91探花 and the fact that diversity is to be prioritised more strongly.
鈥淚 would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the Scientific Advisory Board once again for the very constructive exchange. It was a special challenge for all participants to hold this meeting virtually with participants from all over the world鈥�, Professor Matthes concludes.
