Sustainability in Action – Circular Economy & Cradle to Cradle
Course Overview:
Everyone is talking about sustainability, but what does it mean in concrete terms—and how can sustainable management, production, and living actually work?
In this seminar, we examine the concepts of Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle to see how these goals can be achieved.
Together, we will explore:
- The current state of the global sustainability debate
- How a circular economy functions in practice
- The principles, opportunities, and real-world implementations of Cradle to Cradle
- The necessary steps to make a Cradle to Cradle economy a global reality
Learning Goals:
- Gain a comprehensive overview of current sustainability frameworks
- Build baseline knowledge of Circular Economy and Cradle to Cradle models
- Develop critical thinking around arguments and solutions in the sustainability debate
Trainer:
Sophie Treu, M.Sc. – Officer Tribute Giving & Events at Doctors Without Borders (formerly Senior Officer & Team Lead at Cradle to Cradle NGO)
Dates:
Friday, 13. November 2026 | 15.00 -20.00 Uhr
Saturday, 14. November 2026 | 09.00-17.00 Uhr
Friday, 20. November 2026 | 15.00-20.00 Uhr
Saturday, 21. November 2026 | 09.00-17.00 Uhr
Format & Language:
English | Online via BigBlueButton on Stud.IP
Course Requirements (Studienleistung):
Regular attendance, active participation in exercises and discussions, work result presentations, and independent preparation between course dates.
Credits: 2 ECTS
Registration period: from 15.09.2026 until 30.09.2026.
Recognition & Applicability (Leibniz University Hannover):
- Degree Programs: Applicable toward Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
- Interdisciplinary Bachelor: Key Competencies – Area B (non-scholastic focus).
- Bachelor in Technical Education: Key Competencies – Area B or C (non-scholastic focus).
- More Info: See the FAQ at zqs.uni-hannover.de/de/sk/faq/anerkennung-studium.
Accessibility:
For barrier-free access, please email seminare@zqs.uni-hannover.de as soon as your registration is confirmed.
