In our role as the Sustainability Office of TU Braunschweig, we serve as a network and point of contact for issues related to social and economic justice, the protection of our planet, and the development of global partnerships. In doing so, we support (student) initiatives and working groups at TU Braunschweig that are engaged with sustainability topics.
The Green Wiki of the Green Office at TU Braunschweig brings together concise information on sustainability across the campus. It is aimed at students, staff, and anyone interested in learning more about educational opportunities, sustainability initiatives, projects, funding options, and more. An FAQ section answers key questions about the work of the Green Office.
The TUmorrow Lounge invites all interested parties to the Student House every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 2:30 to 5:00 pm. Over a cup of free Fairtrade coffee, there is space for exchange on sustainability, student initiatives, and research projects. In a relaxed atmosphere, ideas are shared, conversations are sparked, and collaborations are encouraged.
The Recycling Paper Working Group supports TU Braunschweig’s application for the Paper Atlas, a nationwide competition for sustainable paper procurement. TU Braunschweig has been participating since 2022, setting an example for the use of Blue Angel-certified recycled paper. The aim is to make resource conservation visible and to make paper consumption at the university more sustainable.
Technische Universität Braunschweig has been recognized as a Fairtrade University, demonstrating its commitment to fairer global trade. In collaboration with the Green Office and student initiatives, fair products are promoted on campus, events are organized, and awareness of global justice is strengthened. The application is based on five criteria, including the integration of fair-trade products into everyday university life and active public outreach. Students play an active role in this process, advocating for sustainable supply chains and intergenerational justice.
The Sandkasten platform offers students and staff the opportunity to actively shape the campus – with their own projects, creative ideas, or events. It connects engaged participants, provides support with organization and funding, and serves as an interface with the university administration. Whether sustainability, culture, or community: this is the right place for anyone who wants to make a difference.
"TU was!" (Do something!) is an interactive guide that provides students, staff, and interested parties with easy access to engagement opportunities at TU Braunschweig and in its surrounding community. The focus is on sustainability, social justice, and global responsibility. Short introductory videos of some initiatives can be found here.
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The Netzwerk Nachhaltigkeit Niedersächsischer Hochschulen (HochNiNa) (Sustainability Network of Lower Saxony’s Universities (HochNiNa)) has existed since 2018 and aims to promote exchange and collaboration among those responsible for sustainability at universities in Lower Saxony, giving them a unified voice to advance sustainability across the state’s higher education institutions. Within HochNiNa, the Green Office takes a leading role in the Working Group on Education for Sustainable Development.
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