In view of the ecological stress limits of our planet, the consumption of natural resources is still too high, especially in the industrialized countries. Thus, one of the global sustainability goals is to create a shift toward sustainable production and consumption patterns. The circular economy offers a great opportunity to achieve this goal. Its innovative approaches are already being implemented in companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the lecture, we invite companies (global players, medium-sized companies, but also SMEs and start-ups from the region) to discuss innovative sustainability concepts in corporate and product development together with the students. They will hear first-hand about the opportunities and challenges in developing and establishing circular or bio-based processes. The main aim is to look from theory into practice. Students and university staff from all faculties as well as all those interested are welcome.<\/strong> The event is supported by the Center for Circular Economy (CCE) of the RWTH, the Bioeconomy Science Center (BioSC) and the coordination office BioeconomyREVIER Rheinland. During the exercise, the respective topics and presentations of the lecture will be embedded in the theoretical context of innovation and technology management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a successful completion of the lecture, the students have an overview of current developments in the implementation of innovative sustainability concepts in the economy. They are able to analyze the specific opportunities and challenges in different contexts (e.g. start-ups, substitution of fossil resources in established products, energy- or resource-intensive industries) using methods of innovation and technology management. Furthermore, students are able to reflect on and controversially discuss current trends in the sustainability transformation of the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the lectures, there is always the possibility of an informal exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in room E1 (1090|301) (Schinkelstr. 2) on the following dates: 17.05., 24.05., 07.06., 14.06., 21.06., 28.06. and 05.07. (DD.MM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kick-off<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Information about the general procedure and the examination<\/strong> Monday, 03.04.2023 12:00-13.30<\/strong>, R 140 in Reiff-Museum Fak. for Architecture Schinkelstr. 1, Templergraben 51 \u2013 1. Upper floor possibly also digitally via zoom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Presenting companies will be announced as the semester progresses)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction: Sustainable innovation in practice <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Topic: Circular economy in the chemical industry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, 24.04.2023 16.15 \u2013 19.15 at TEMP2, Republikplatz 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n Circular economy as a new business model<\/strong>l<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, 08.05.2023 16.15 \u2013 19.15 at TEMP2, Republikplatz 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n Start-ups in the circular economy<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, 15.05.2023 16.15 \u2013 19.15 at TEMP2, Republikplatz 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainability in construction<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, 22.05.2023 16.15 \u2013 19.15 at TEMP2, Republikplatz 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n Social innovations in the circular economy<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, 05.06.2023 16.15 \u2013 19.15 at TEMP2, Republikplatz 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sustainability in mobility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, 12.06.2023 16.15 \u2013 19.15 at TEMP2, Republikplatz 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n Policy and capital for the circular economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Monday, 19.06.2023 16.15 \u2013 19.15 at TEMP2, Republikplatz 6<\/p>\n\n\n\nOrganizational procedure and dates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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