Practical Forum on Shaping a Sustainable Society

Energy transition, feminist mobility, animal-free nutrition – as part of the university anniversary, current future-oriented topics will be discussed at the practical forum “Shaping a Sustainable Society” from 30 March to 6 June. Prominent guests on the panel include Katrin Göring-Eckardt, Vice President of the German Bundestag.

The practical forum “Shaping a Sustainable Society” is organized by the Equal Opportunities Officer Paulina Andrade Schnettler and the Sustainability Officer Ruben Greif, together with university alumnus Aaron Bangert. The series builds on the successful practical forum formats “Social Entrepreneurship,” “Climate Action,” and “Common Good Economy” of recent years. Everyone interested is warmly welcome. Admission is free!

Location: Alanus University, Villestraße 3, 53347 Alfter, Campus II (online on 25 May!)

Programme:

• Thursday, 30/03/2023 // 19.15 – 21.15 // Seminar Room 14
  Lecture and Open Space: Welcoming & Connecting
  The Equal Opportunities Officer and the Sustainability Officer of Alanus University will present their work and invite participants to network, including an open stage for participants’ projects.
  Moderation: Paulina Andrade Schnettler, Ruben Greif
   
• Thursday, 27/04/2023 // 19.15 – 21.15 // Foyer
  Lecture with panel discussion: Satisfied differently. What reasons support an animal-free diet?
  Participants: Dr Friederike Schmitz (author), Thorben Thieme (Executive Board, ASTA University of Bonn), Paulina Andrade Schnettler
  Moderation: Aaron Bangert
  Welcome address: Rector Hans-Joachim Pieper
   
• Thursday, 25/05/2023 // 19.15 – 21.15 // Location: Online at https://zoom.us/j/96443063206
  Lecture with discussion: A livable city. Why is a feminist ecological mobility transition indispensable for everyone?
  Participants: Meike Spitzner (Wuppertal Institute)
  Moderation: Paulina Andrade Schnettler and Ruben Greif
   
• Tuesday, 06/06/2023 // 17.45 – 19.00 // Foyer
  Panel discussion: Why has the energy transition so far failed locally? What can help us accelerate the energy transition at institutions such as our university?
  Participants: Katrin Göring-Eckardt (Vice President of the German Bundestag), Mia Hense (Fridays for Future Bonn), Stefan Meier (Prior1 GmbH), Dr Hermann Falk (Alanus Foundation)
  Moderation: Aaron Bangert
  Limited seating. Registration required at: eveeno.com/energiewende-alanus

The event is part of the anniversary programme “Shaping society for the future – 50 years of Alanus” by Alanus University and Alanus Werkhaus.

Contact for press inquiries:
+49 (0)2222 9321 -1942 / -1944
presse@alanus.edu