Raising awareness of sustainability among the university community—this is the goal of the StuRa’s Sustainability Working Group (AG), founded in May 2023. Through a variety of initiatives and projects, the group aims to encourage people to critically examine their actions. A shift in mindset toward sustainable behaviors, environmentally and socially responsible technologies, and resilient structures is particularly necessary at universities to promote sustainable development in the long term. Together, we can mitigate climate change and foster better coexistence—both locally and globally.
We see ourselves as a platform and a think tank for students who are
- are interested in the topic,
- want to engage in interdisciplinary discussions,
- wish to share their ideas and concerns regarding sustainability in campus life,
- support various initiatives, or
- would like to implement their own projects.
Feel free to contact us at the email address below and get involved in our meetings, which take place every three weeks.
Past Projects
- Sustainability Days on May 24 & 25, 2023, in the foyer of the Ehrenberg cafeteria (Sustainability Days, Summer Semester 2023, UniOnline article)
- Several clothing swap events
- World Cleanup Day on September 16, 2023 (Ilmenau Cleans Up 2023).
Additional Initiatives, Ideas, and Goals
- Trash pickup during the Kickelhahn hike in Freshman Week,
- Sustainability Days every semester in the foyer of the Ehrenberg cafeteria (next dates: Nov. 29 & 30, 2023),
- additional clothing swap events,
- Establish a Green Office / Sustainability Office on campus (Green Office movement),
- Community garden on campus,
- Workshops and lectures on environmental topics,
- More vegan and vegetarian dishes in the dining halls and cafeterias,
- Sustainable procurement and resource management in university operations and research,
- education and research that serve society,
- compliance with environmental standards at the university,
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Working Group Leaders
