"The problems that exist in the world cannot be solved with the same way of thinking that created them." - Albert Einstein -
At the institution of higher education Aalen University of Applied Sciences
Sustainability structures
Vice Rector
Professor Dr. Anja Dieckmann
The Vice-Rector for Sustainability is responsible for the strategic anchoring of the topic of Sustainability in the Rectorate and represents the position of the institution of higher education externally.
As a representative of the Rectorate in the Green Tech Steering Committee and the Climate Circle, as well as in the maintenance and further development of the Office for Sustainable Development, she actively promotes sustainable initiatives and strengthens their structural anchoring at the university.
Sustainability
Professor Dr. Katharina Weber
The Senate's representative for Education for Sustainable Development initiates, implements and supports activities at the institution of higher education relating to sustainability in education, research and Transfer.
The focus is on participatory offers for students and prospective students on the topic of Sustainability.
Climate Protection
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Holzwarth
The Climate Protection Officer coordinates and accompanies the climate protection activities of the institution of higher education and supports their practical implementation.
He is involved in the climate circle, makes concrete suggestions and organizes awareness-raising measures such as talks; lectures and information events.
Greenhouse gas balance
Climate Protection Management is responsible for compiling the Energy and Greenhouse Gas Balance at the institution of higher education.
To this end, direct and indirect emissions from fields (of) the properties, mobility, IT infrastructure and procurement of the institution of higher education are systematically recorded.
It is the basis for the transparent presentation of emission sources and identification of potential savings as well as ensuring the measurability of progress in the field (of) climate protection.
Catalog of measures & stakeholder participation
Ideas on the topic of climate protection can be submitted to the institution of higher education's climate protection management at any time. With the involvement of relevant stakeholders, climate protection measures are identified and prioritized in a participatory manner based on the analysis of the greenhouse gas balance. To prioritize the climate protection measures, the duration, effort, financial and emission savings and break-even as well as financing, funding are considered.
Integrated climate protection concept
The climate protection concept forms the strategic decision-making basis in the field (of) climate protection, which is based on the greenhouse gas balance in its analyses and integrates the catalog of measures in a structured manner. It acts as an aid in the planning of relevant and effective climate protection measures as well as a binding decision-making and implementation basis for a long-term, coordinated climate protection strategy.
Sustainability ambassadors
The program qualifies students from Aalen University of Applied Sciences to become sustainability ambassadors who independently conduct workshops at schools, liaise with (companies), acquire moderation and workshop skills and inspire young people for sustainable topics through practical topics such as recycling plastics or innovative problem solutions.
Student Sustainability Initiative
The student sustainability initiative at Aalen University of Applied Sciences is initiated and supported by the Sustainability Department, but organized independently by students who develop sustainability projects in interdisciplinary cooperation, cooperative venture, partnership, contribute ideas, gain practical experience, network and initiate sustainable changes at the university and beyond.
Sustainability in practice
The event series "Sustainability in Practice" brings together students from Aalen University of Applied Sciences with practitioners who give insights into real sustainability projects, challenges and solutions in talks; lectures and feedback reports in order to make sustainable approaches in companies, organizations and initiatives tangible and to enable exchange, inspiration and insights into professional perspectives.
Climate Circle
The climate circle is an interdisciplinary board that discusses, assesses, rates and prioritizes potential climate protection measures and provides expert support for the development of the climate protection concept.
The constituted student body
AStA
The Campus & Sustainability paper/talk ensures that the campus not only functions, but also becomes more liveable, greener and more practical.
We put student ideas into practice, coordinate projects with the institution of higher education and ensure that Sustainability becomes part of everyday life.
In this field (of) you will find an overview of the Professors / members of the academic staff who supervise final theses with a focus on sustainability according to their respective competence areas. Professors / members of the academic staff with a dark background have a strong focus on final theses with a focus on sustainability. Professors / members of the academic staff with a light background occasionally supervise final theses with a focus on sustainability.