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Two women stand between plants in a greenhouse.
University of Oldenburg/ Daniel Schmidt
Buildings Sustainability Campus Life

Energy-efficient greenhouse in operation

A new greenhouse on the university campus creates an ideal climate for a wide variety of plants, regardless of the weather. This has made everyday life much easier - and more energy-efficient, says master gardener Martina Klinger.

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Aerial view of Haarentor campus
University of Oldenburg / Wilke Trei
Research EXU Energy Research Sustainability Top News

Mission: Energy Transition

There can be no energy transition without climate-friendly buildings – that much is clear. Led by the Oldenburg-based affiliated institute OFFIS, a team of researchers from the northwest region has investigated how digital solutions can help advance the “heating transition” (Wärmewende).

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Aerial view of the main building, surrounded by many trees and green spaces, with other university buildings in the background.
University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt
Sustainability Campus Life

Solar modules almost everywhere

The goal of expanding solar energy has been achieved for the time being: all relevant roof areas of the university are covered with PV modules. Further construction and refurbishment measures have improved the energy balance over the past year.

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An aerial view from above, showing a large building with photovoltaic systems on the roof.
Photo: University of Oldenburg
Sustainability Campus Life

Greenhouse gas balance: emissions down slightly

The university's CO₂ emissions have fallen slightly. Energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings is paying off. Climate protection management sees further potential for savings.

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A woman wears protective goggles and a white coat and holds a small bottle of liquid in her hand.
University of Oldenburg/ Matthias Knust
Research Sustainability Top News Chemistry

Turning garden and crop waste into plastics

A new Junior Research Group aims to make bioplastics out of organic waste such as green waste, hay and algae. The Project is receiving 2.7 million euros from the BMFTR funding.

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University of Oldenburg/ Matthias Knust
Sustainability Campus Life

Campus ecology: buzzing and blooming

The University of Oldenburg contributes to environmental protection and species conservation in many ways. Making its campuses more nature-friendly is also on the agenda, with numerous projects already underway.

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Four people in formal dress stand in front of large air ducts in the technical room and look into the camera.
University of Oldenburg / Izabela Mittwollen
Sustainability Top News

University library ventilation system refurbished

The university's central library has been fitted with a new, particularly efficient ventilation system. The measure is part of the "WärmewendeNordwest" project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

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Research Sustainability Top News Economics

"The transformation to electromobility is irreversible"

Should the phase-out of the combustion engine be postponed or cancelled? A strategy paper with the participation of economists Jörn Hoppmann and Hauke Lütkehaus looks at the consequences of the "combustion engine phase-out" for the automotive industry.

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University of Oldenburg / Marcus Windus
Sustainability Campus Life

A mini forest for everyone

Around 40 members of the university - including many students - planted new trees together on the Haarentor campus at the end of November in icy temperatures and glorious sunshine. The campaign was initiated by the climate protection management team.

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University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt
Sustainability Top News

More than one megawatt of photovoltaic output

The university has reached a new milestone in the expansion of photovoltaics: the one megawatt mark has been cracked. Sustainably generated electricity now saves almost 500 tonnes of CO₂ per year

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Photo of energy systems researcher Philipp Staudt in front of an electricity meter.
University of Oldenburg - Matthias Knust
Sustainability Top News People Computing Science

Impulse Professorship for information systems researcher

Philipp Staudt, information systems researcher with a focus on environmental protection und sustainability, receives an ‘Impulse Professorship’. His aim is to enable people to assess their own energy requirements and to act accordingly.

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The picture shows the simulation of the finished system. People can be seen pushing bicycles into the system or taking them out of it. The sun is shining and A 2 can be seen in the background.
Droste Droste & Urban
Sustainability Campus Life

Home for two-wheelers

It will soon be ready: from 9 September, the university's new covered, two-storey parking facility on Uhlhornsweg can be used. It offers space for 340 bicycles. The official opening will be accompanied by a programme of bike-related events.

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Two people stand in front of the glass front of the Marum building in Bremen.
CHRISTINA KUHAUPT
Bremen Cooperation Sustainability Top News Higher Education Policy

Committed to sustainability

The universities of Oldenburg and Bremen have a long tradition of commitment to sustainability. Now, for the second year in a row, they have been nominated for the German Sustainability Award (DNP).

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View into the sky, in the foreground a computer cabinet hangs from a crane, in the background trees and the A1 building with a dove of peace, on the right the round wall of the lecture theatre centre still protrudes into the picture.
University of Oldenburg / Stefan Harfst
Buildings Sustainability Campus Life

Sustainable heating for the campus

The university is using heat energy more efficiently: It recovers waste heat from its computer centre, saving 100 tonnes of CO2 per year, making it one of the few universities in Germany to do so.

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The blue sky, the trees and a few clouds are reflected on the panes of the glass façade.
University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt
Sustainability Campus Life

Sustainable eye-catcher

The glass façade in Wechloy has been modernised - and fitted with additional photovoltaic modules. Thanks to heat-insulating panes, it will stay nice and cool on the ring level and in the library in the future.

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Sustainability Campus Life

Broken kitchen chairs, clothes swaps and concerts

With the ReparierBar, students have created a monthly meeting place where young people can make broken items usable again with support. The concept also includes cultural events and discussions.

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The picture shows a group of students playing the game "Woodbanks". The playing field is in the centre of the table, with small wooden chips on it that are moved by the players. There is also a dice on the table.
University of Oldenburg / Daniel Schmidt
Sustainability Campus Life Landingpage [Discover] Personal Economics

A playful approach to dilemmas

When the dice roll in Sophie Berg and Hendrik Wolter's seminar, it' less about fun and games and more about becoming more aware of the conflicting goals of sustainable management – and one's own ambivalence.

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World map with temperature anomalies
NASA's Earth Observatory/Lauren Dauphin
Sustainability Top News

“We need to act very fast”

The effects of climate change are increasingly evident. Reforms to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) could increase its impact and thus advance the battle against global warming, argues sustainability researcher Bernd Siebenhüner.

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University of Oldenburg/ Saskia Gertzen
Sustainability Top News Higher Education Policy

The greenhouse-gas balance: a driver for climate action

A reliable basis for making climate-friendly decisions within the university has been created with the latest release of the greenhouse gas report. Emissions have risen slightly in comparison to 2019, also due to the university's expansion.

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Sustainability Top News

Role model for sustainability

Commitment to sustainability has a long tradition at the University of Oldenburg. Now the university has been nominated for the German Sustainability Award.

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