News on sustainability

06/29/2026

“Impact Cup” Honors Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability

This year, the traveling trophies went to the seed library of TU Dortmund University and an AStA officer from FH Dortmund.

07/01/2026

Digital Sensor Technology Reduces Heating Energy Consumption by at Least 15 Percent (in German)

A team from the University has installed smart sensors at schools in Holzwickede; the data collected by these sensors can also be used for heat…

06/25/2026

Using AI to Reduce Food Waste (in German)

A joint project between TU Dortmund University and a commercial kitchen has received the European EDIH Network Award for Excellence.

06/19/2026

Solar Panels Installed on Emil-Figge-Straße (in German)

Construction of the large ground-mounted photovoltaic system on the North Campus of TU Dortmund University is visibly progressing.

06/18/2026

Sustainable and Efficient Energy Use at TU Dortmund University

The Energy and Environmental Management Project Office, newly established in 2026, is beginning its work by implementing an energy management system…

06/08/2026

"Impact Cup" Sustainability Award Ceremony - Working Together for Greater Sustainability!

The joint sustainability award ceremony will take place on June 25 from 12:00 to 14:00 in front of EF 50.

06/05/2026

DFG Funds Research on Sustainable Chemical Production (in German)

Prof. Hannsjörg Freund is the director of the new research training group “TALENT” at the Department of Biochemical and Chemical Engineering.

05/28/2026

On the Significance and Impact of the Clothes in Our Closet (in German)

The exhibition “Everything I Wear” by the Textile Design Department is on view at the Dortmunder U through July 12.