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Reconstruction support
GeoRek contributes to the reconstruction of destroyed or damaged buildings, infrastructure and monuments in Ukraine through applied geodetic methods.
German-Ukrainian teaching and research project
Modern Online Teaching Formats for Reconstruction in Ukraine
GeoRek brings together four partner universities to develop online teaching formats and micro-certificates in geodetic measurement technology for the sustainable reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, buildings and monuments in Ukraine.
About GeoRek
Geodetic expertise for a future-oriented reconstruction process
The project supports reconstruction in Ukraine by strengthening knowledge transfer, digital learning and international academic cooperation in modern surveying and 3D documentation methods.
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Digital teaching formats
The project develops modern online teaching formats and micro-certificates in geodetic measurement technology, including photogrammetry, laser scanning, mobile mapping and 3D point clouds.
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International exchange
Courses are complemented by bilateral exchange of students and teachers as well as planned project weeks between the participating universities.
Online teaching and micro-certificates
Applied learning formats for geodetic measurement technology
GeoRek creates a sustainable and effective basis for efficient reconstruction by combining scientific methods, practical training and online learning environments.
Core topics
- Photogrammetry for object and building documentation
- Terrestrial and mobile laser scanning
- Mobile mapping workflows
- Processing, analysis and interpretation of 3D point clouds
- Digital documentation for reconstruction planning
Teaching formats
- Online lectures and digital learning modules
- Micro-certificates for targeted qualification
- Bilateral exchange of students and teachers
- Joint project weeks and applied case studies
- International collaboration between German and Ukrainian universities
News
Project updates and announcements
Selected news, press releases and external updates related to the GeoRek project.
GeoRek kick-off in Oldenburg
The German-Ukrainian teaching and research project GeoRek was officially launched at the Oldenburg campus with representatives from partner institutions and supporting organizations.
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Press and information material about the official launch of GeoRek and the project objectives.
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Ukrainet reports on the launch of the project “Modern Online Teaching Formats for Geodetic Methods for Reconstruction in Ukraine”.
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Current publications
Publications and project outputs
This section is prepared for current publications, reports, teaching materials and scientific outputs produced within the GeoRek project.
GeoRek project report
Project report and documentation will be added here once available.
Micro-certificate materials in geodetic measurement technology
Online learning resources for photogrammetry, laser scanning and 3D point clouds.
Research publications and conference contributions
Peer-reviewed articles and conference papers related to GeoRek will be listed here.
Supporters and funding
Funded by DAAD
GeoRek is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service, supporting international academic cooperation and the development of innovative teaching formats.
Funding organization
The project is funded by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst / German Academic Exchange Service.
Associated support
GeoRek is supported through academic, institutional and international cooperation between German and Ukrainian partners.
- Academic exchange
- Teaching innovation
- Applied reconstruction expertise
- German-Ukrainian collaboration
Project partners
Four universities working together
GeoRek is implemented by Jade University of Applied Sciences, University of Bamberg, Kyiv National University for Construction and Architecture and Dnipro University of Technology.
Jade University of Applied Sciences
University of Bamberg
Kyiv National University for Construction and Architecture
Dnipro University of Technology
Project team
GeoRek project members
The project team combines expertise in geodesy, photogrammetry, laser scanning, digital teaching and international academic cooperation.
Project management
- Prof. Dr. Thomas Luhmann
- Prof. Dr. Till Sieberth
Project members
- Brett Sieberth
- Prof. Dr. Darius Popovas
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Denys Gorkovchuk
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Julia Gorkovchuk
Further contributors
- Prof. Dr. Mykola Trehub
- Dr. Maria Chizhova
- Patrizia Hanika
Kick-off event
Official launch in Oldenburg
The GeoRek kick-off took place in Oldenburg on 22 and 23 January 2026.
Welcome addresses
- Prof. Dr. Manfred Weisensee, President of Jade University of Applied Sciences
- Moritz Dütemeyer, Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture
- Natalyia Butych, German-Ukrainian Academic Society, Leibniz University Hanover
Presentations
- The GeoRek Project – Prof. Dr. Thomas Luhmann, Oldenburg
- Current Situation of Ukrainian Universities under War Conditions – Prof. Dr. Mykola Trehub, Dnipro
- Exchange on project aims, teaching formats and future cooperation
Photos and press
Impressions from the official launch
Selected photos from the GeoRek kick-off event at the Oldenburg campus.
Contact
Get in touch with the GeoRek project team
For questions about the project, cooperation opportunities, publications or teaching materials, please contact the project coordination team.
Contact GeoRek
Website:
georek.eu
Project coordination:
Jade University of Applied Sciences
Project focus:
Online teaching, geodetic measurement technology, reconstruction in Ukraine