Nachhaltiger Campus: Uni Osnabrück

Get active and shape the future

Sustainable action is colorful and offers a wide range of opportunities

As an educational and research institution, Osnabrück University has a role model function and responsibility towards its members and society. In line with the principle of sustainability, it accepts this responsibility for current and future generations.

Numerous hands-on activities and projects in the areas of mobility, procurement, energy, construction, resource conservation and nature conservation characterize the work of university members at Osnabrück University under the title Greening the University.

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Green Office Project

The Green Office Project will launch in the summer semester of 2025 and will serve as an additional hub for the topic of sustainable development at the University of Osnabrück (UOS). It will promote networking among students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. The project will offer opportunities to collaborate on sustainability initiatives and will initiate, coordinate, and support sustainability projects within the university's teaching and operations.

Together, we can make a difference!

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Climate plate

In the award-winning canteen of the Studentenwerk, you will find climate-friendly dishes with products from the region every day. Vegetarian or vegan delicacies are also available every day.

Canteen menu

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Energy saving recommendations

Saving energy and protecting the climate can be so easy. Every kilowatt hour saved is great climate protection. So closing the window more often helps the university and the climate.

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Campus Greening

Edible campus to bird protection: information and participation are welcome. We want to promote biodiversity on our campus and we can only do this together.

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Used and good

Giving things a second life protects our resources and is also fun. We put old university items into circulation during our "Gebraucht und Gut" (used and good) campaigns or on the swap shelf.

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"Deposit belongs next to it" campaign

The university is gradually installing a deposit collector on many garbage cans. This means that deposit bottles can simply be placed next to the garbage can and nobody has to search for them in the garbage. There are already numerous options on the Westerberg campus.

Slow Fashion

FairoModa" is an innovative clothing rental service for students. The selected clothes are cleaned in an ozone cabinet before you can wear them with pride!

Fairo Moda

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REFILL: Drink tap water!

REFILL taps are available in the following buildings. More taps are planned!

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Climate protection fund

University employees voluntarily offset their business trips by paying into the climate protection fund. The university doubles the amount and uses it to implement climate projects.

Climate protection fund

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Become active

Do you have an idea and want to get involved in sustainability? Then get in touch and we will be happy to support you in implementing it. Perhaps we can find like-minded people through our networks and you can get started together.

Send e-mail

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Save water and treat it with care

Toilets are not waste garbage cans. Please do not dispose of waste in the waste water. Use the water-saving fittings. This will protect this valuable resource.

Join in - Team Mobility

We would like to set up a working group / team and bring together people who would like to get involved in the topic of "Environmentally friendly mobility at UOS". Please contact us if you are interested.

Everyday mobility

How do I get to university and back home in an environmentally friendly way? What does Lastenrudi do? Where is the bike repair shop?

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Sustainability in university sports

Promoting social sustainability has always been a central task of university sports. In addition to the social dimension, ecological aspects are increasingly coming into focus, and due to its wide reach and multiplier effect, raising awareness among university sports participants for resource-saving and sustainable behavior is gaining importance. Numerous measures have already been implemented.

Sustainable university sports: green, fair, and for everyone.

Nachhaltigkeit im Hochschulsport