Experience sustainability culture
Where can I find the information stands? What workshops are there? When is the next swap party?
The new programme for the first half of 2025 is expected to be published at the end of March.
Make a note: The Sustainability Office is taking part in Bochum's city clean-up on April 5 and cordially invites you to join in!
When? 05 April, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting point? U35 stop "Ruhr-Universität"
Registration: nhb@rub.de
As part of the Bochum city clean-up, we also want to free the Ruhr-Universität campus from rubbish. Everything needed to collect rubbish is available: We are only looking for committed employees and students who want to do their bit for the environment and work together to create sustainability on campus.
Registration is requested, but you are also welcome to join spontaneously!
Wann? October 08, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wo? North Forum in front of the University Library
At the start of the winter semester, we welcome all new and old students to campus with an information stand on the topic of sustainability at the Ruhr-Universität.
You can expect information on sustainable campus life, find out how you can integrate sustainability into your studies, and enactus Bochum and the RUB Studigarten will be there to introduce you to their student initiatives.
Drop by and join us for a chat about sustainability!
When? October 15, November 06, December 03 and January 15, each from 2 to 3 p.m.
Where? In front of the University Library
Did you know that Ruhr University Bochum students can borrow a bike for free for one hour? And that you are supported on campus to repair both bicycles and electrical devices yourself? Maybe you've heard about the food sharing shelf, but don't know exactly where it is?
We would like to show you what opportunities there are to make your everyday life at Ruhr-Universität a little more sustainable and take you on a little stroll around campus together. You will get to know sustainable places and learn the background to the individual stations. You will learn more about sustainability at the Ruhr-Universität and can talk to us and others in a relaxed atmosphere. You can find more information about the stations under Projects.
Registration is not necessary. The walk will be held in German.
Wann? November 20, from 7:30 p.m.
Wo? HZO 20
Admission? Free of charge
How can we leave our future generations a world worth living in? The film 2040 - Join the REGENERATION! tries to take an optimistic look into the future with solutions that are already available and tells us how we can actively contribute to this with our #Handprint.
The film will be shown in the original language (English) with German subtitles.
This film screening is a cooperation with Studienkreis Film Bochum.
When? November 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (as part of the Sustainability Day 2024)
Where? North Forum in front of the University Library
Swap old treasures for new favourites - sustainable, free and uncomplicated!
Bring along your unloved but still intact clothes and choose something new. Every swapped item of clothing saves resources and makes a small contribution to our environment and your wallet. Anything left over at the end will be donated to the Altenbochum/Laer clothing centre.
You are welcome to drop by and browse even without bringing anything with you.
When? On April 24, April 29 and May 8, each from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
Where? In front of the Audimax
Do you want to tinker and make the campus a little greener? Then lend a hand and build flowering benches with us.
On the first date (24.04.2024) we will build the benches from boxes and wood to later line and fill the planters, build the watering aids and sow the flowers.
No craft experience is necessary. Just drop by and join in!
Would you also like to ensure that our plants thrive in the long term? Then get in touch with us at nachhaltigkeitsbuero@rub.de and become part of our watering team!
When? On April 24, April 29 and May 8, each from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
Where? In front of the Audimax
Do you want to tinker and make the campus a little greener? Then lend a hand and build flowering benches with us.
On the first date (24.04.2024) we will build the benches from boxes and wood to later line and fill the planters, build the watering aids and sow the flowers.
No craft experience is necessary. Just drop by and join in!
Would you also like to ensure that our plants thrive in the long term? Then get in touch with us at nachhaltigkeitsbuero@rub.de and become part of our watering team!
When? On April 24, April 29 and May 8, each from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
Where? In front of the Audimax
Do you want to tinker and make the campus a little greener? Then lend a hand and build flowering benches with us.
On the first date (24.04.2024) we will build the benches from boxes and wood to later line and fill the planters, build the watering aids and sow the flowers.
No craft experience is necessary. Just drop by and join in!
Would you also like to ensure that our plants thrive in the long term? Then get in touch with us at nachhaltigkeitsbuero@rub.de and become part of our watering team!
When? On April 24, April 29 and May 8, each from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
Where? In front of the Audimax
Do you want to tinker and make the campus a little greener? Then lend a hand and build flowering benches with us.
On the first date (24.04.2024) we will build the benches from boxes and wood to later line and fill the planters, build the watering aids and sow the flowers.
No craft experience is necessary. Just drop by and join in!
Would you also like to ensure that our plants thrive in the long term? Then get in touch with us at nachhaltigkeitsbuero@rub.de and become part of our watering team!
Wann? September 30, from 4 p.m.
Wo? AStA Repair Café (Glass case next to the University Library)
Registration: oeko@asta-bochum.de
Together with the ecology department of the AStA, we invite you to collect rubbish together on campus!
Everything you need to collect rubbish is available: We are only looking for committed employees and students who want to do their bit for the environment and work together to create sustainability on campus. After the campaign, there will be a cosy get-together with snacks and drinks.
Background to the Campus Clean-Up: Think global, act local!
20 September is the official World Cleanup Day, a fixed date in the United Nations calendar. It emphasises the importance of collective commitment to global transformation.
When? October 23, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m
Where? Kulturcafé
Come together and experience sustainability in a fun way - that's what awaits you at Green Games!
Let's travel through nature together on Trails, make our everyday lives more sustainable with Planet A, scrutinise the patriarchy with PatriarCiao and raise our climate awareness with Klimaxo.
You are also welcome to bring along other games. We are already looking forward to playing with you!
Here you will find information on recurring events.
Wann? January 24, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wo? AStA Repair Café (Glass case next to the University Library)
"Ooh, thanks for the bath salts..." - Does Grandma actually know that I don't even have a bathtub?
Does this sound familiar to you? Then you're in luck, because on 22 January we're celebrating Christmas again, as a swap party!
Bring along your unloved but still intact items and swap them for new treasures. Be it decorative items, films, books, board games, cosmetics or anything else you find at home that you can no longer use.
Every exchanged item saves resources and makes a small contribution to our environment. We look forward to hearing the stories behind your "unloved" gifts!
You are welcome to drop by and browse even without bringing anything with you.
Here you will find information on past events.
When? On April 17, 2 to 5 p.m
Where? In the AStA Repair Café (glass box next to the university library)
Living more sustainably in the Smart City Bochum - Stadtlabor visits the AStA Repair Café
Have you ever wondered how we can all live and do business more sustainably? This question is the focus of the upcoming city lab visit on the topic of sustainability at the AStA Repair Café.
The Stadtlabor Nachhaltigkeit cordially invites you to discuss various aspects and explore practical solutions together with exciting guests such as THALES, the RUB Makerspace, the RUB Sustainability Office and the Freunde des Jugendheimbaus e.V..
You can expect keynote speeches, hands-on activities and repairs. Bring broken devices for repair, learn tricks and tips from experts and be inspired.
Admission is free, but we ask you to register so that we can plan ahead.
We look forward to an exciting exchange!
The schedule
When? On April 24, April 29 and May 8, each from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
Where? In front of the Audimax
Do you want to tinker and make the campus a little greener? Then lend a hand and build flowering benches with us.
On the first date (24.04.2024) we will build the benches from boxes and wood to later line and fill the planters, build the watering aids and sow the flowers.
No craft experience is necessary. Just drop by and join in!
Would you also like to ensure that our plants thrive in the long term? Then get in touch with us at nachhaltigkeitsbuero@rub.de and become part of our watering team!
When? On June 5, 1 to 3 p.m
Where? In front of the Audimax
It's all about the future of food: we don't just want to talk, we want to act and inspire you to make a positive impact on the climate through your eating habits.
Find out more about the seasonal diversity of vegetables and learn how you can eat a simple and delicious regional diet, be it through organic markets, food sharing or organic vegetable boxes. Because sustainability starts on the plate.
Let's discuss the future of nutrition together and enjoy vegan food from food sharing and delicious waffles at the same time.
Join us and take a step towards a greener and healthier world!
When? POSTPONED to July 3, 12 to 4 p.m. (parallel to the swap party)
Where? In front of the AStA Repair Café (glass box next to the University Library)
What am I supposed to do with this?
Some of you may have already asked yourselves this question. But why throw away old things when you can give them a new lease of life with a little "pimp up"?
Whether it's old books that haven't been looked at for ages, misprinted comic books or the remains of our "Build 'n' Plant" campaign: we want to upgrade the materials together with you!
You are cordially invited to take part and take home the resulting decorative items, storage options, bookmarks and much more. We will provide you with materials and instructions and look forward to every participation.
Drop by and join us in making your lunch break creative and sustainable
When? On July 10th
Workshop 1: Relax and Recover - 11:30 to 12:15
Workshop 2: Mindfulness in everyday life - 12:45 to 13:30
Workshop 3: Nature Bathing - 14:00 to 14:45
Where? On the picnic meadow in the botanical garden
On 10.07. you have the chance to be part of our workshop series on the topic of personal sustainability! Be it nature bathing, stress reduction with a short sports session or consciously practicing mindfulness in everyday life - in three crisp workshops you will have the opportunity to actively get to know another component of sustainability. Feel free to wear comfortable clothes in which you feel good and can move well.
You can take part in all three workshops or pick the ones that interest you the most. Everything will take place in the same place in the Botanical Garden, and we will pick you up at the "Mensa entrance" at the beginning of each workshop. We will also indicate our exact location via Instagram story.
We would be very gratefulif you could register via Instagram direct message or by email to nachhaltigkeitsbuero@rub.de, but spontaneous guests are also very welcome!
Wann? December 10, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m
Wo? Kulturcafé
Fancy a creative and more sustainable Christmas?
In our cosy DIY workshop, we will upcycle old materials together and use them to conjure up special handmade gifts and decorations.
From individualised gift bags, fragrant garlands and pendants made from wool and paper to homemade washing powder and coffee grounds scrub, we will show you how you can bring great joy with small means - without the consumer frenzy that often characterises the Christmas season.
So come along and create your own eco-friendly gifts for the festive season in a relaxed atmosphere!
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