TU Dortmund University understands sustainability as an integrative concept that ensures the long-term viability of the global ecological, economic and social system. Sustainability is a joint task in which all TU members participate across departments.
News on sustainability at TU
Free Places - Summer School for Sustainability
Register Now for Summer School for Sustainability in LSF!
![Ein Student und ein wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter aus der Fakultät Raumplanung sowie zwei Mitarbeiter aus dem Nachhaltigkeitsbüro sitzen auf SDG-Würfeln in einer Runde und diskutieren über die Planung einer summer school sustainability.](/storages/nachhaltigkeit/_processed_/4/f/csm_summer_school_sustainability_planning_2_f1456a7f37.jpg)
Publication of the results of the 2023 mobility survey
The results of the Mobility Survey 2023 were evaluated and published.
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Modeling the Transition of Energy and Transport
The German Research Foundation has approved the new Transregio of TU Dortmund University and Ruhr University Bochum.
![Viele Windräder an einer Küste. Im Vordergrund sieht man ein schematisches Netzwerk.](/storages/tu_website/_processed_/d/f/csm_desinko_adobestock_581886222_720_9aaabf69c9.jpg)
Awards for Three International Projects
The Global Gallery presented 19 collaborations with partners worldwide, from which the guests chose their favorites.
![A group photo of various people with Prof. Tessa Flatten in front of a packed hall. Three people hold certificates in their hands. A man with gray hair and glasses holds a white rose next to the certificate. A woman in a gray-black hijab with a geometric pattern and a woman with glasses and short brown hair each hold a white rose.](/storages/tu_website/_processed_/3/7/csm_2024_0516_Global_Gallery_71_MHengesbach_Pr_67512f0044.jpg)
Summer School for Sustainability 2024
Summer School for Sustainability, running from August 12-16, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
![Ein Student und ein wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter aus der Fakultät Raumplanung sowie zwei Mitarbeiter aus dem Nachhaltigkeitsbüro sitzen auf SDG-Würfeln in einer Runde und diskutieren über die Planung einer summer school sustainability.](/storages/nachhaltigkeit/_processed_/4/f/csm_summer_school_sustainability_planning_2_f1456a7f37.jpg)
Sustainability Week 2024
The next Sustainability Week will take place from June 10 to 15 2024.
![Das Foto zeigt eine illustrierte Sonnenblume mit Gesicht und Beinen. Darüber steht "Nachhaltigkeitswoche 2024"](/storages/nachhaltigkeit/_processed_/f/2/csm_Bildmarke_mit_Text_2_zu_1_09e2be6311.png)
Program of events for Diversity Month May
During the month of May, TU Dortmund University will be hosting a variety of events dealing with the topic of diversity.
![Colorful splashes of paint on a white background. Next to it is written: Diversity Month May 2024.](/storages/tu_website/_processed_/c/c/csm_Div_Monat_Mai_2024_2x1__1200_x_600_px__a0572abba2.jpg)
University Alliance Ruhr welcomes international materials scientist
Prof. Anna Isaeva will develop new quantum materials at the Research Center Future Energy Materials and Systems.
![You can see a portrait photo of Prof. Anna Isaeva with trees in the background](/storages/tu_website/_processed_/b/4/csm_2024_0415_Prof._Anna_Isaeva_04M.Hengesbach_web_fa9449e2e4.jpg)