Excellence and sustainability
Dr. Dirk Günnewig, State Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Science of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, came to the University of Bonn on Tuesday to find out about the work that it is doing in its capacity as a University of Excellence. His visit focused on the University’s strategy for the future and its commitment to sustainability across the board.
University of Bonn joins national and international sustainability alliances
The University of Bonn joined two major sustainability alliances in 2021.
Studierendenwerk starts out the year on 100% green electricity
All 38 Studierendenwerk buildings at the University of Bonn have been powered exclusively by green electricity since January 1, 2022, which will mean roughly 1,000 tons less in CO2 emissions each year.
From field to fork
Participation and informal education for sustainable shopping and eating behavior are the goals of the project NEiS: Sustainable Nutrition in Everyday Study.
The new forsch is here!
You can now read the Bonn University Magazine in a paper-saving digital format. Under the title "Sustainable & Connected", you will learn about many other exciting topics as well as about various actors involved in sustainability at the University of Bonn.
University of Bonn supports the Hamburg Declaration
On June 4, 2021, the German Rectors' Conference issued the Hamburg Declaration. The University of Bonn supports the Declaration and commits to implementing its recommendations.
Launch of the University of Bonn “Green Office”
In an opening celebration, the new sustainability office run by University of Bonn students presented its first joint initiative with NEiS15 (Verbraucherzentrale NRW) and the Studierendenwerk17 themed “Foodsharing in Germany – Enjoying Food, Sharing Knowledge”, which focused on providing tips on avoiding food waste and information on exciting projects at the University.
City cycling for a good climate
In this year's city cycling competition, the University of Bonn team received three awards. "We are happy about everyone who cycles along and thus sets a great example for sustainable mobility," said Prorector Scheersoi at the ceremony in the Old City Hall.