Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability of the Faculty of Medicine
At the Faculty of Medicine, one of seven faculties at the University of Bonn, sustainability is a key focus across all areas: research, teaching, patient care, and administration. The Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability, situated within the Medical Dean's Office, serves as the central coordinating and management unit for sustainability efforts at the Faculty of Medicine. It also acts as a vital interface between the university and the UKB (University Hospital Bonn).
In addition to driving interdisciplinary sustainability projects and fostering a more sustainable daily work culture within the Medical Dean's Office, the Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability actively works to expand its network. This ongoing development supports a holistic approach to sustainability. Efforts include establishing various committees dedicated to addressing sustainability-related issues.
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Your Sustainability Team in the Medical Dean's Office
The Faculty of Medicine is dedicated to the holistic integration and promotion of sustainability, guided by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The team at the Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability, together with numerous committed groups at the university and the UKB, is working diligently to emphasize the central importance of sustainability and to drive its implementation forward.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or need assistance connecting with the appropriate contact at the UKB or the University of Bonn, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email or phone.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Committees for sustainability
The Sustainability Commission meets twice a year to review and decide on funding applications submitted by members of the Faculty of Medicine and the UKB. These applications are financed through the Faculty of Medicine’s sustainability fund and can come from various areas, including research, teaching, patient care, and administration.
The Sustainability Assembly, a public event, serves as a platform for open exchange and dialogue on sustainable development initiatives at the UKB and the University of Bonn.
Sustainable ideas wanted!
Are you a member of the Faculty of Medicine or the UKB with a great sustainability project idea? Apply now and secure up to 25,000 euros in funding!
All further information on how to apply can be found here.
Find all the details on how to apply, along with an overview of previously funded projects, on our "Sustainable Ideas" page.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us—we’re here to help!
The Vice Dean's Office - interface between the University of Bonn and the UKB
Find out more about sustainability at the University of Bonn and the UKB:
We are part of BOOST
In line with the University of Bonn's mission statement "Working Together for Sustainability", we are also part of the Bonn Program for Sustainable Transformation (BOOST).
Together with other university status groups, the Faculty of Medicine is actively committed to the sustainable development of the university as part of the BOOST working group.
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Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability in Germany at the Faculty of Medicine in Bonn so far
100%
of the University of Bonn's electricity consumption is green electricity
~112.000€
is the amount of funding the Faculty of Medicine has received so far for sustainable project ideas
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canteens and cafés which run by the Studierendenwerk Bonn also offer vegan and vegetarian dishes
SDG join-in campaign: Put it in your signature!
With the "Put it in Your Signature" initiative, the staff of the Medical Dean's Office invites all members of the Faculty of Medicine and the UKB to showcase their commitment to sustainability by incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their email signatures.
The goal is to foster connections, leverage synergies, and drive greater sustainability action. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a source of inspiration for this initiative.
Detailed information about the SDGs and step-by-step instructions on how to get involved can be found below.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to assist you and even help create your personalized email signature!
Guidelines and handouts
The Department of International Affairs and the Institute of Geography at Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität have shared their guidelines on international cooperation and reducing the digital carbon footprint to support sustainable practices in daily life. These resources not only assist members of the University of Bonn in adopting more sustainable behaviors but also encourage everyone to make environmentally friendly choices, helping to ensure that "unsustainable actions" become the exception.
To further advance the eco-friendly transformation at the Faculty of Medicine and the UKB, you can also download a practical handout with tips for organizing everyday office activities and event management in a more sustainable way.
Sustainability to Download
Lots: "Do it without any rivets!"
In line with the United Nations' "Do it for yourself and the world", we would like to present our "Do it without rivets". The lottery tickets with sustainable prizes, for example as a campaign for your event or team event, can be downloaded here. You will also find the instructions attached.
Have fun picking lots - without rivets - and realizing the prizes!
Game: "City - Country - Green"
Sustainability is fun! Spend your break interactively and play "Stadt, Land, Grün" with your colleagues and fellow students! Get into conversation and exchange ideas about climate protection organizations in your area, brainstorm about regional food or discuss solutions for behaviors that are perhaps not quite so environmentally friendly. Good luck!
Lock screen: "Digital sustainability in the office"
In order to visualize sustainability for our dean's office team in the campus office as well as in the home office, we have designed the standard lock screen "Digital Sustainability in the Office" based on the guidelines of the Institute of Geography. We are happy to provide you with the document for your team to download!
Beverage lid: "17 goals for sustainable development"
Sustainability is colorful! Download your SDG-beverage lids here. They can be printed and used directly on recycled cardboard in a customized format. Use the colorful SDG-icons to remind your team and your guests of your responsibility in relation to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and motivate them to take part in our "Put it in your signature" campaign!
Disinfectants: sustainable & germ-free through everyday life
Whether during a hospital operation, after a doctor’s appointment, or simply when using the restroom at the office, library, or after a bus ride—disinfectants help us stay as germ-free as possible throughout the day. However, conventional disinfectants are often not environmentally friendly, which inspired us to seek a more sustainable alternative.
As part of Sustainability Day at the University of Bonn, students had the opportunity to create their own eco-friendly disinfectant in a simple and accessible way.
You can download the recipe, step-by-step instructions, and additional information about this sustainable disinfectant here. Have fun making your own!
Prof. Dr. Dagmar Wachten
Prodekanin für Nachhaltigkeit & Wissenschaftliche Infrastruktur; Institut für Angeborene Immunität
Prof. Dr. Heinz Beck
Prodekan für Nachhaltigkeit & Wissenschaftliche Infrastruktur; Institut für Epileptologie und Kognitionswissenschaften
Christina Böhm
Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability / Project and Committee Management Sustainability / Currently not on duty
Dr. Julia Meis-Harris
Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability / Project and Committee Management Sustainability
Elena Hachem
Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability / Project and Committee Management Sustainability (WHF)
Louise Bonhöfer
Vice Dean's Office for Sustainability / Project and Committee Management Sustainability (SHK)
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