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Events, Lectures, and Workshops

Please be sure to use the registration form for the presentations and workshops. For the activities, please follow the separate registration instructions (see below).

Event: Photo Contest, starting now through August 31

  • Organized by: Sustainability Working Group
  • Together, we’ll create creative contributions for a sustainable future on campus. Staff and students can submit their perspectives on nature and sustainability to the photo contest and be part of a joint exhibition. The top 20 entries will be displayed, and the three winners will receive gift cards worth 40 euros.

Workshop 1: Climate Conference Simulation, September 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

  • Organized by: myclimate e.V.

  • Venue: Forum in the Dean’s Office Building of the Faculty of Medicine, Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 20, 50935 Cologne

    The Climate Conference Simulation is an interactive simulation game in which participants simulate international climate negotiations and develop solutions together. Using climate simulation software, they assess the impact of these solutions, thereby strengthening their systemic thinking, perspective-taking, and collaboration skills.

Workshop 2: Climate Puzzle, September 9, 2026, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.   

  • Facilitator: Gise Ruprecht (GreenShift)

  • Location: outdoors on the University Medical Center campus, Studierendenweg

    The Climate Puzzle uses an interactive and playful approach to explain the interconnections of climate change. A collaborative workshop based on IPCC findings.
    Together, participants will gain an understanding of the causes, consequences, and solutions to climate change.
    Open to anyone interested. No prior knowledge is required.

Workshop 3: Nature and Resilience, September 9, 2026, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

  • Led by: Alexa Schiefer, Querwaldein e. V.

  • Location: outdoors on the University Medical Center campus; meet at KISS

    How can nature, physical activity, and mindfulness enhance your well-being? This workshop invites students and staff from the Cologne Medical Faculty, Cologne University Hospital, and the University of Cologne to discover new perspectives, consciously experience nature in an urban setting, and gain inspiration for sustainable ways of living and working.

Event: Bike Fitting, September 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

  • Organized by: Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)

  • Location: outdoors on the University Medical Center campus, Studierendenweg

    Click here to reserve a spot. 

    TK’s bike experts will check bicycles for safety, technical condition, and ergonomics and help you optimize your bike to suit your riding style. This makes cycling safer, more comfortable, and healthier.

Lecture 1 (English): How Sustainable Is Your Lab, Really?, September 10, 2026, 3:00–4:00 p.m.

  • Presented by: Anna Schmitt & Claudia Herr, Sustainability Working Group

  • Location: MIT Building (“Glaskasten” on the left), Joseph-Stelzmann-Straße 50, 50931 Cologne

    Sustainability in research labs starts with small changes that make a big difference: saving energy, using resources efficiently, and reducing waste. It’s not about major investments, but about integrating sustainable practices into everyday lab work. Anna Schmitt and Claudia Herr will share practical examples and insights from their own experiences, including the first “Green Labs” certifications on the Life Science Campus Cologne.

Presentation 2: Plastic Waste in the Oceans, September 10, 2026, 4:00–5:00 p.m., followed by a cleanup campaign until 6:00 p.m.

  • Organized by: Christian Stock, K.R.A.K.E.

  • Venue: MTI Building (glass box on the right), Joseph-Stelzmann-Straße 50, 50931 Cologne

    Christian Stock from the Cologne Rhine Cleanup Command Unit (K.R.A.K.E.) will explain why plastic waste in rivers and oceans is a problem and how we can tackle it. After the talk, we’ll all get together to pick up trash. A hands-on activity to raise environmental awareness and reduce waste.