Rohan Manjesh (SuRE 2024-26) from India recently participated in a Studienbegleitprogramm (STUBE) Niedersachsen seminar on sustainable waste and resource management in Goslar. He reports on the seminar, which perfectly aligned with his academic interests and was a truly enriching experience.

From November 22^nd–24^th, 2024, I had the privilege to attend the Studienbegleitprogramm (STUBE) Niedersachsen – Weekend Seminar on Sustainable Waste and Resource Management: Approaches to a Global Challenge in Goslar, Germany.

Being part of the Niedersachsen network through my university made me eligible to participate. The seminar provided a fantastic platform to connect academic insights with practical applications in sustainability. As a student in the Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies (SuRE) master's program at the University of Oldenburg, the discussions and activities resonated deeply with my academic goals.

Highlights of the seminar included:

• E-waste recycling technologies: Visiting MPM Environment Intelligence GmbH, where CEO Felix Kolbe introduced cutting-edge technologies for recycling electronic waste.
• Expert lectures: An engaging talk by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniel Goldmann from TU Clausthal on waste and resource management.
• Interactive discussions: Exploring the political and social aspects of resource management.
• Field trip to Rammelsberg: A guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, where I descended 450 meters underground to explore historical mining operations. This unique experience offered a profound perspective on resource use over time.

Adding a personal milestone to this incredible weekend, I experienced snow cover for the first time in my life! Goslar’s stunning, snow-blanketed landscape made the experience all the more memorable.

I am grateful to Andreas Kurschat and the STUBE Niedersachsen team for organizing this impactful seminar, which has inspired me further in my journey toward sustainable energy solutions.

For more information on future seminars and events, visit KED STUBE Niedersachsen.

Text by Rohan Manjesh.