The first WERA status seminar of the Research Training Group GRK 2908 WERA took place on 19 February 2025 and was attended by the entire plenum, consisting of the supervisors, PhDs and associated PhDs. The aim of the seminar was to present the results of the individual doctorates to date and to facilitate an interdisciplinary exchange on new research approaches and research content. Each doctoral candidate provided an oral presentation of their research results. These presentations gave the doctoral students the opportunity to explain their scientific work to a broad audience and thus create the basis for a lively discussion.

The PhDs' contributions came from the fields of process engineering, chemistry, bioprocess engineering, civil engineering and physics. They were perceived as comprehensible and interesting by both the PhD students and their supervisors. Initial progress in the individual research projects became visible.

The discussions included specific questions that led to a better understanding of the subject area and the results of the other disciplines. It should be particularly emphasised that Ms Müller presented a detailed plan for the construction and operation of the planned pilot plant, which was discussed in detail in the plenary session.

At the WERA status seminars, the WERA plenum, which consists of the supervisors, PhDs and associated PhDs, meets to present the current results of the individual research projects. Each PhD and associated PhD gives an oral presentation. The main focus of the WERA status seminar is an exchange on interdisciplinary content, the development of further research approaches and research work on the joint wastewater pilot plant.

Time: 09:00 to 16:30 
Location: LPME Building 74, Room 133