Department for Strategic University Development & Sustainability

The Department of Strategic University Development and Sustainability supports Hochschule Geisenheim University on its journey towards becoming a sustainable and future-proof institution. Our work is based on the ‘Whole Institution Approach’: sustainability is viewed as a task for the entire institution and is embedded in governance, operations, teaching, research, knowledge transfer and campus development.

We further develop strategic processes, coordinate sustainability activities and promote participation, networking and innovative learning and working spaces.

Sustainability affects every aspect of the university. That is why we take an interdisciplinary approach and work together with academic departments, the administration, students and external partners to promote sustainable university development.

Our aim is to combine environmental responsibility, social perspectives and forward-looking organisational development.

In doing so, we view sustainability not as a one-off project, but as a long-term process of transformation.

Sustainability thrives on active participation. Students, staff and lecturers are invited to get involved by contributing ideas, projects and their commitment.

Possible formats:

• Workshops
• Dialogue events
• Ideas forums
• Project participation
• Networking meetings
• Teaching and practical projects