Students were involved in the field of sustainability long before companies discovered the term. At Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), too, many projects and interdisciplinary groups show the many ways in which resources can be responsibly conserved and future-proof development can be initiated.
The Sustainability Forum was founded with the aim of raising awareness of environmental issues and disseminating knowledge. Sustainable solutions are developed and implemented in various working groups such as Tiny House, Urban Gardening and Biowaste. The Campus Gardening project is already in its second year, planting several beds on campus with plants and vegetables in cooperation with the Botanical Garden.
Sustainability Office
The Sustainability Office initiates, coordinates and supports projects for sustainable campus development from the Department 5.II Building and Real Estate. It documents and accompanies all sustainability projects on campus and networks all stakeholders with sustainability efforts at RUB.
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The Bochum regional group of Scientists for Future is committed to sustainability and climate protection through proactive science communication.
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The name Enactus stands for the entrepreneurial spirit (entrepreneurial), the will to shape (action) as well as the commonality in action and values (us). The Bochum-based group develops various sustainable projects and founds non-profit organisations.
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As a student think tank with a focus on sustainable transformation, youngperspectives.ruhr wants to contribute to a green and just change of society. Internal and external exchange on economic policy and social issues takes place in various events. The student initiative carries the competencies from a wide range of study programs into consulting projects with municipalities and institutions, in order to proactively help shape our region with innovative ideas.
The Bochum NABU university group raises awareness for environmental protection and nature conservation on campus.
Instagram account of the group
Students from all faculties garden in the Studigarten behind the RUB mensa, educating themselves on fauna and flora. In a dyer's garden, plants even grow from which natural dyes are made.
Just throw away a broken bike?! That hits both the wallet and the ecological conscience. In the Asta's bicycle self-help workshop, bicycles can be repaired with expert help. The necessary tools are also available. Use is free of charge for students, all others are asked for a small donation.
The Asta Repair Café is also about tackling the throwaway society with knowledge transfer and community spirit - here, visitors not only learn a lot while repairing, but also appreciate their belongings more.
Two other Asta projects ensure that resources are not wasted: For example, the Fairteiler - shelves and a fridge for food on the ground floor of the student house - takes in food and is ready to be filled and served.
A bookcase near the Kulturcafé takes in unloved and unused books, which are then available for others to use.
The Students for Future group in Bochum is part of the climate strike movement and draws attention to the climate crisis. The group communicates via the Facebook page of the group Fridays for Future Bochum.
The International Office provides an overview of all the opportunities and benefits of volunteering - on RUB's campus and beyond.
