Sustainability Days
The Sustainability Days at university of Bayreuth are organized annually by GreenCampus and the Vice President for Digitalization, Innovation and Sustainabilit in cooperation with the Student Parliament.
The aim is to look at the topic of sustainability from a variety of perspectives and to keep it present on campus. The target group is primarily students of any study program, but the entire campus community and local residents are invited to participate. Lectures, workshops, discussions and guided tours provide insights into the university's research activities, solution strategies and the commitment of students.
The aim is to make this clear: Sustainability is not a one-dimensional topic with a golden path. Since 2023, the University's Sustainability Award has also been presented by the president as part of Sustainability Week.
The Sustainability Days 2026 will take place June, 08th until June, 10th 2026.
Program for the sustainability days 2026
Sunday, the 07.06.2026
Guided tour at ÖBG (Topic: "food4future: Salzpflanzen")
10:00 - 11:30 am (location: Main entrance ÖBG)
Description: As part of Sustainability Week, a (german) public guided tour will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Ecological Botanical Garden. The tour has been developed and will be conducted in collaboration with the Chair of Food Metabolomics at the Kulmbach Campus. The focus will be on salt-tolerant crops, their cultivation, and their potential uses. The event will feature sea kale, sea fennel, romaine lettuce, red orach, and samphire, among other items, some of which will even be available for tasting. In addition, participants will gain an exciting insight into the “food4future” research project, which is funded under the “Agricultural Systems for the Future” funding line by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR).
Monday, the 08.06.2026
Foundations of Sustainability I
12:15 - 13:45 pm (location: H24, RW I)
Description: Basic lecture of the supplementary study program in sustainability. This lecture deals with all hot topics related to sustainability and is designed to give students an overview of current fields of research, transformation processes, as well as providing tips and tricks, on an individual level, for greater sustainability.
Klimapuzzle
15:00 - 18:30 pm (location: S72, NW II)
Description: This interactive and collaborative (german) workshop breaks down the scientific information compiled by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and summarizes it on 40 cards. Participants work together to arrange the cards (like a puzzle), thereby recognizing the systemic nature of climate change. In the second part of the workshop, we will reflect together on what we have learned, exchange ideas, and engage in a solution-oriented discussion. Please register by Friday, June 5, via email to bayreuth@climatefreskdeutschland.de.
Guided tour through "Klimawald"
16:00 - 17:00 pm (location: Klimawald 1, Bayreuth)
Description: The Climate Forests around Bayreuth are a pioneering project aimed at making forests healthier, more diverse, and more resilient for the future. In more than four areas in and around Bayreuth, the forest is being managed and adapted accordingly. Want to know how it all works and what successes have been achieved? Then join us for a guided tour!
Fair and sustainable Pubquiz in Glashaus
20:00 pm (location: Glashaus)
Description: A relaxed atmosphere, challenging questions, cold beer, and great prizes await you at the pub quiz at Glashaus. Glashaus opens its doors at 7:30 p.m., and the quiz starts at 8:00 p.m. Bring your friends - we look forward to seeing you! Please notice, that the event will be held in German.
Tuesday, the 09.06.2026
Foundations of Sustainability 2
12:15 – 13:45 pm (location: H21, RW II)
Description: Basic lecture of the supplementary study program in sustainability. This lecture deals with all hot topics related to sustainability and is designed to give students an overview of current fields of research, transformation processes, as well as providing tips and tricks, on an individual level, for greater sustainability.
Interactive presentation and lecture by Klimastimmen
17:00 – 18:30 pm (location: S46, RW II)
Description:
Movie "Das Gewicht der Welt" and discussion
19:30 – 22:00 pm (location: Cineplex Bayreuth)
Description: This german movie is more than just a climate documentary—it is a deeply human portrait of three natural scientists who realize that their research alone is no longer enough. In times of increasing climate disasters, political paralysis, and social division, the film offers an emotional approach to one of the central questions of our time: What does it mean to take responsibility? Science is supposed to be objective: facts instead of feelings.But a new generation of natural scientists is seeing their research thrown into disarray by climate change. Instead of discovering the wonders of nature, Maria, a glaciologist, Sebastian, a professor of physical chemistry, and Nana, a molecular biologist, have become chroniclers of a world in decline.But no one listens to them. What can they do? Instead of retreating in frustration to the ivory tower of their research, Maria, Sebastian, and Nana leave the lab and become activists, for they carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. The movie will be followed by a discussion with the scientists and producers. Tickets available over the Cineplex website and at the desk.
Wednesday the 10.06.2026
Change your clothes party
10:00 am – 16:00 pm (location: Glashaus)
Description:
Planetary Health Movie Afternoon
12:45 – 14:15 pm (location: H35, BaySpo)
Description:
Sustainability Awards Ceremony and panel discussion
18:00 pm (location: Klimalounge in Bayreuth, Richard-Wagner-Straße 4)
Description: What does sustainability look like in research and teaching at the University of Bayreuth? The 2026 Sustainability Awards provide a glimpse into this. As has been the case since 2019, three bachelor’s and/or master’s theses will be honored by the President of the University of Bayreuth, Prof. Dr. Stefan Leible. This year, a dissertation will also be recognized, and a Transfer Award will be presented for an innovative and sustainable project. The prizes are sponsored by Sparkasse Bayreuth and awarded by various juries as well as the University of Bayreuth administration.
A german panel discussion "Nachhaltig.Vernetzt.Bayreuth" will follow the award ceremony. Afterward, there will be a get-together with refreshments. All interested parties are warmly welcome!