Education and research. In these areas, we can really make a difference as a university around sustainability. Sustainable development is already high on the agenda. But it has to become part of our DNA. How? Fully integrate sustainability in our education. Focus in research on sustainable solutions in the broadest sense. From income inequality to the energy transition. And in addition, of course, reducing our own emissions on campus. Find out how we work. We are well on our way, but we are not there yet.
Sustainable solutions in our education
EUR-students can contribute to current sustainability challenges in many different ways.
Sustainable solutions at the office
EUR-employees play a big role in our ambitious sustainability goals.
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Sustainability in society
Rich countries emit a lot and poor countries bear most of the burden. That's climate inequality. Researcher Daphina Misiedjan explains what we can do.
Is a car-free city easily accessible?
Three misconceptions about car-free city
Scientist Anna Bornioli wants to get rid of these myths. But what are these three misconceptions?
Pedestrian and cyclists spend more money
Many retailers think that a car-free city reduces revenue. Shoppers who come by bike or walk spend more money, according to research by Bornioli
We can change the shape of the city
Bornioli: "Rotterdam was made for the car. That's true. But we can change that, too. Barcelona is the example. There, large car-free blocks have been created."
People always change
According to Bornioli, people can change just fine. "Think about Covid. A lot of people started working from home and still work from home."
