On Friday, 21 March, the joint project of FAU-BAdW-DLR-TUM - M³OCCA, an international doctoral program funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Science, Research and Art - underwent a successful evaluation in Erlangen. Felix Pfluger presented his work on permafrost and glacier-related rock instabilities. The sunny setting at the Orangerie, engaging discussions, and a compact program made for a productive day, bringing the M³OCCA team together to shape the project's second phase.