Dr. Kai Niebert

Professor

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Biography

Kai Niebert is a professor of Natural Science Education at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, specializing in science education, sustainability, and public understanding of science. He is the director of the Anthropocene Learning Lab and oversees the teacher training programs at Upper Secondary Schools. His academic journey includes significant roles as a visiting professor at Leuphana University of Lüneburg and Penn State University, as well as research positions at Curtin University and Leibniz University Hannover. Niebert has played a pivotal role in developing several educational programs and initiatives centered on natural science education and sustainability, including the Public Understanding Science doctoral program. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to teaching and research, including the Teaching Award from Leuphana University in 2014 and the Young Researcher Award from the Biology Didactics Section in 2011. He actively participates in various national and international committees promoting sustainability and education across disciplines.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Natural Science Education

2014-08-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leading the interdisciplinary Anthropocene Learning Lab and developing the Natural Science Education program.

Visiting Professor for Natural Science Education

2014-08-01 — 2016-08-01

Leuphana University Lüneburg • Lüneburg, Germany

Contributed to the Faculty's sustainability program.

Professor for Natural Science Education

2012-12-01 — 2014-07-01

Leuphana University Lüneburg • Lüneburg, Germany

Oversaw the training of future science teachers and co-led the Teacher Education 2020 project.

Visiting Researcher

2012-03-01 — 2012-05-01

Penn State University • State College, USA

Visiting Researcher

2011-03-01 — 2011-07-01

Curtin University of Technology • Perth, Australia

Researcher

2006-07-01 — 2012-12-01

Leibniz University Hannover • Hannover, Germany

Coordinated the research office within the Teacher Education Center.

Awards

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Teaching Award

2014-01-01
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Young Researcher Award

2011-01-01
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1st Place in the 'Understanding Science' Competition

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law