Several student societies and working groups have already been established at the University that have made sustainability one of their declared main fields of activity. You are very welcome to join these initiatives!
The student society Hochschulgruppe Nachhaltigkeit aims to disseminate interdisciplinary knowledge and ideas for the future and to implement them at the University. In doing so, they wish to motivate and guide students and staff to integrate sustainability into their everyday lives. To this end, the student society plans initiatives, such as the Sustainable Weeks, which take place every summer semester and include several events, as well as individual events on sustainability-related topics interspersed throughout the year, such as a lecture on textile seals. Furthermore, the student society organises events that inspire people to live more sustainably, such as through upcycling or biscuit-baking workshops. The student society can also be seen regularly on campus with information stands or poster exhibitions.Hochschulgruppe Nachhaltigkeit is also in constant contact with the Student Services Association (Studentenwerk) and the University's administrative divisions in order to make the campus more sustainable. For example, they have already ensured that the University uses recycled paper for its administrative processes. The society has been active on its social media channels, particularly during the covid-19 pandemic, where it showcased the UN SDGs among other things.
The current brochure provides information and tips for a more sustainable lifestyle:
HSG Nachhaltigkeit instagram profile | HSG Nachhaltigkeit facebook profile | E-mail: hg-nachhaltigkeit@ads.uni-passau.de
The GHG has already achieved a lot in university politics, such as establishing more vegan meal options in the refectory. In addition, the members have launched Projekt Essbarer Campus [German content] (the "Edible Campus" project) and, in the course of this, planted berry bushes on the FIM lawn so that everyone can help themselves to some berries if they wish. After that, two raised beds and several seating areas followed.
Grüne Hochschulgruppe website [German content] | instagram profile | E-mail: ghg@uni-passau.de
The members of Enactus seek to confront social problems on a regional, national and international level and make their own sustainable contribution. Enactus has already founded several social start-ups to create economic prospects for disadvantaged people and to improve the world entrepreneurially in small ways.
Enactus website [German content] | E-mail: teamvorstand@passau.enactus.de
The ProVeg student society advocates plant-based living for the benefit of people, animals and Planet Earth. Various campaigns and events as well as consumer information are on ProVeg's programme.
ProVeg instagram profile | ProVeg facebook profile | E-mail: passau@proveg.com
Students (individuals, groups or registered student societies) can apply for financial support for sustainability-related projects. Funding is provided through the same channels as general funding for student initiatives and projects.
Are you planning to start a company and sustainability is close to your heart? You can find out how to make your start-up environmentally sound and socially responsible at the Sustainability Hub of PATEC – Passau The Entrepreneurial Campus.
A pocket-sized guide by students for students - on how to make your personal lifestyle more sustainable and economical: This is the bilingual brochure “Bewusst im (Studien-)Alltag”, which was recently updated by the university sustainability group and Dr. Stefanie Wehner and distributed to the new freshmen. It contains lots of tips and practical advice for life on campus and in everyday life and also opens your eyes to valuable details, especially in times of uncertainty and energy shortages. Zur Broschüre
The Sustainable Weeks at the University of Passau are annual events dedicated to the topic of sustainability. The events are organised by the University Sustainability Group in cooperation with the university management and other university groups.
The programme includes a variety of activities, including lectures, workshops, excursions and various activities. A highlight of the Sustainable Weeks is the annual ‘Sustainability Day’ with lectures by renowned guest lecturers and the presentation of the University of Passau's sustainability awards. Guests at the event included prominent personalities such as journalist Christiane Grefe from Die Zeit, biologist Christine von Weizsäcker and Prof Dr Hubert Weiger, former chairman of the German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND).
You want to be regularly informed about opportunities to participate in climate protection and sustainability? Sign up for the ClimUP-Newsletter!
Do you have sustainability-related questions or suggestions? Send us an email at nachhaltigkeit@uni-passau.de.
The handbook summarizes information and tips for a more sustainable and economical lifestyle.
