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.
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.
This is how Erasmus MC becomes a circular hospital
Seven bin bags of waste per intensive care patient per day. And that is only a fraction of a hospital's environmental impact. Circularity is the answer. But how do you achieve that without compromising the quality of healthcare? Erasmus MC researcher Nicole Hunfeld thinks it can be done.
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."
Sustainability in education
Sustainability in education at Erasmus University Rotterdam includes attention to both economic, social and environmental development. Our aim is for EUR graduates to understand the challenges facing our society. And how our leaders of the future can overcome them.
Leaders of the future
The new transdisciplinary master's programme 'Societal Transitions' zooms in on major changes.
Positive Societal Impact
How is sustainability reflected in our teaching and research? We explain that in this video.
Courses on sustainability
News
Events
Sustainability at EUR
Erasmus University Rotterdam's Strategy 2024 focuses on making a positive impact on society. An important part of that positive impact is creating a more sustainable world.
Bicycle allowance and attractive public transport scheme
EUR employees are reimbursed 50% of their bicycle or e-bike. You can also get an NS Business Card to travel to campus sustainably. To reduce the negative impact of commuting on the environment, we offer several options to promote sustainable travel. All part of our sustainable mobility policy.
Encouraging critical thinking
As a university, we want to create social impact. For associate professor Federica Violi, that starts with abstract and critical thinking. "That's what I teach my students in international law lectures. We now start every lecture with a topic that dominates the news, such as the climate crisis. And we study this issue through the lens of international law. That way, students can better understand what something they consider abstract, such as an international treaty, means in practice."