Voices from STT-members

Dr. Nicole Aeschbach, Research Associate at the Heidelberg School of Education and Senior Scientist at the Institute of Geography | WG Teaching 
"The experience in the STT has further strengthened my belief in the transformative potential of well-coordinated participatory formats as powerful tools for tackling complex challenges. It has highlighted the importance of collaboration and collective action in developing sustainable solutions and shaping institutional change."

Marion Schmitt, Technical Assistant at the Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology | WG Research Operations
"At first, there was a discrepancy between the management's approach and that of the laboratory practitioners, which initially led to dissatisfaction on the part of the latter. However, after discussing it, the process became incredibly structured and effective because it was practice-oriented. I was pleasantly surprised that problems and ideas from daily practice could be brought up, taken seriously, and documented. It was a pleasure to be part of it!"

Marius Baumann, Student Representation | WG Transfer/Communication
"We in the student representation highly appreciate that we, as students, were involved in developing a comprehensive sustainability strategy for the entire university—especially as one of the major stakeholder groups that has been actively advocating for a shift toward greater sustainability for many years. I found the process of developing the strategy to be very rewarding, as it involved many stakeholders from different status groups, which will hopefully lead to broad acceptance of the strategy."

Dr. Nele Schneidereit, Scientific Managing Director of the Research Council Field of Focus 3 | WG Research
"The process was participatory in the best sense and very well guided. It was great to see how much personal commitment all participants brought to the table. This provides a strong foundation for developing a conscious and actively shaped culture of sustainability at the university across all levels considered in the strategy."