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Sustainable teaching
The UN has defined 17 global sustainability goals. One of these is high-quality education.
But how can sustainability be ensured within teaching - and what does that actually mean?
Students should acquire the knowledge, skills and values necessary to promote and implement sustainable developments. This involves environmental awareness, social justice and economic responsibility. Universities play a central role by integrating sustainable principles into their curricula and serving as role models for sustainable practice.
What has the h_da set out to do?
The h_da mission statement for teaching defines the aspiration that teaching and learning should contribute to a resilient, resource-conserving and just society and enable students to think and act sustainably. The h_da offers a wide range of opportunities and docking points to support this claim.
Here everyone can find a network...
Sustainable development is not a topic imposed from above at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences; on the contrary, it has grown over the years through numerous initiatives and working groups. The Sustainable Development Initiative (i:ne) and lecture series for interested parties from all departments play an important role in this.
Support structure for teachers - The Green Office
The Green Office is the central point of contact for all matters relating to sustainable development at h_da. It offers lecturers support in the planning and implementation of courses related to sustainability as well as the opportunity to network with other lecturers and other relevant stakeholders within and outside h_da.
Doctoral Center for Sustainability Sciences
Engineers and natural scientists from the fields of civil and transportation engineering, electrical engineering, chemical and biotechnology, plastics technology and mechanical engineering work together with researchers from the social and societal sciences, economics and the humanities and communication sciences in the doctoral center. Supported by the Graduate School of h_da, they accompany doctoral candidates on their way to a Dr. rer. sust. degree. - This is unique in Germany.
