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Meadow behind the HSZ with a row of trees in front of the Beyer building

Review of the environmental management system successfully completed

On April 23, 2021, the environmental audit for 2020 was successfully completed with the outstanding on-site inspections, so that the EMAS declaration of validity can now be issued by the environmental auditors. Learn more

Zeichnung als Cover, FRau hält ein Plakat nach oben

Environmental guide published

The environmental guide (ULF) has recently been published. With the support of the student environmental initiative, many backgrounds and useful tips for a more sustainable everyday life are summarized in this guide. Learn more

Das Bild zeigt eine Person die ein Kräuterbeet pflegt

Herb garden at the training kitchen of TU Dresden

Students improve their learning environment by planting a herb garden at the training kitchen of the Institute for Vocational Education and Didactics at the TU Dresden and developing a care plan for sustainable use of the raised beds. Learn more

TU Dresden participates in UNEP initiative "Little Book of Green Nudges"

In September 2020, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) published the "Little Book of Green Nudges". The Little Book of Green Nudges is a quick guide to reducing environmental impacts on campus and includes behavior change actions for university staff, especially students, that can be easily implemented and also evaluated. Learn more

Aerial view of the TU Dresden campus with the Beyer-Bau tower in front of the campus

Audit of the environmental management system of TU Dresden successful

On 30.11. and 01.12.2020, the TU Dresden successfully completed the audit of the environmental management system according to EMAS. Due to the special situation the audit was held as a video conference. The reviewers appreciated the activities for the continuous improvement of the environmental performance and could not detect any deviations according to EMAS so far. Learn more

Header zur Europäischen Woche der Abfallvermeidung vom 21.11. bis 29.11.2020 zum Thema "Invisible Waste - Schau genauer hin! Abfälle, die wir nicht sehen"

Join in! - European Week for Waste Reduction

From 21.11. to 29.11.2020 the European Week for Waste Reduction will take place all over Europe. For the eleventh time, thousands of public actions will be demonstrating alternatives to the throwaway society and waste of resources. The TU Dresden is also taking part in the campaign. Every day there are tips for everyday life at university or at home how to reduce waste. Learn more

Das Bild zeigt die neue Fahrradreparaturstation am CRTD

New bicycle repair and pumping station at CRTD

Recently, a bicycle pump and repair station has been installed at the courtyard of the CRTD. The pump with pressure up to 10 BAR has an adapter for all common valves. In addition to this, tools for small repairs are ready for use. The installation of such stations should make the campus more attractive for cyclists. Learn more

Review of TU Dresden's environmental management system

Wie in den Vorjahren wird das Umweltmanagementsystem der TU Dresden (EMAS) zum Jahresende von externen Gutachtern überprüft. Das zweitägige Audit findet am 30.11. und 01.12.2020 statt. Learn more

Vier Personen bei der Mahd einer Schmetterlingswiese.

Butterfly meadows in Saxony - Online conference

On September 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Saxonian State Foundation in cooperation with the TU Dresden will organize an online conference with the title "Six years of activity for butterfly meadows in Saxony - results and perspectives". In the lectures and discussions, practical experiences will be exchanged and options for action for further care will be explained. Learn more

Film über die TU-Honigbienen

Especially at Honey Bee Day our TU bees were presented in a short film on all social media . Learn more

The campus receives additional sponsorship trees

In the newly designed Rectorate Garden, eight trees were officially handed over to their donors by the Rector of the TU Dresden and the patron of the campaign "Adopt a Tree", Prof. Müller-Steinhagen. In autumn further plantings will be realized on the campus with the help of tree sponsors. These sponsors already received their donation letters from the rector. We thank all supporters! Learn more

Nicht mehr benötigte Büroartikel für die Tauschbörse

Join in - Office supplies exchange now online

The best way to reduce waste is by not creating it in the first place. In offices, workshops and laboratories, many objects that are still functional and materials that are still usable are thrown away every year. This is where the environmental management wants to start and calls for materials that are no longer needed to be passed on. Learn more

TU participates in campaign for World Environment Day

The TU Dresden participates in the campaign #TheMoreTheGreener of the University of Groningen. The aim of the campaign is to point out the dangers of climate change and to show what each individual can contribute to improve the environmental situation. The TU Dresden participates in the campaign with its butterfly meadows. Learn more

Kestrels at Fritz-Förster-Bau

In the course of the construction work at Fritz-Förster-Bau, a kestrel box has been installed in the tower of the central building. Since the roof work has been completed now, the box could be opened despite ongoing construction work. Now kestrels can move in. At Schumann-Bau, where a box was installed in the clock tower in 2018, kestrels have already been sighted.

Fahrradbügel am Bürogebäude Zellscher Weg

80 new bicycle stands at the BZW

Shortly before the start of the summer semester, a bicycle parking system with 80 new bicycle stands was installed at Bürogebäude Zellscher Weg (BZW). The new bicycle stands replace old not suitable stands. Now bicycles can be parked more safely. It is planned to set up even more mobile modern bike stands.

TU Dresden’s campus is much more than just a place to research and teach. It’s a living space for all of us that we want to shape sustainably. © TUD/Biermann-Jung

The Technical University of Dresden is one of the leading and most productive universities in Germany with a wide range of subjects. As an educational institution, the university has to take responsibility for future generations. In its Leitbild (overall concept) and Grundordnung (basic order) the TU Dresden is committed to pay particular attention to issues of environmental protection.

Environmental Management since 2003

In 2003, the TU Dresden decided to introduce an environmental management system according to EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). By participating in EMAS the TU Dresden shows that it is engaged in environmental protection beyond legal requirements. As an educational institution it considers its task to convey environmental awareness in research and education and to implement it in the daily work process. Consequently, the University has adopted environmental guidelines that reflect the priorities of environment-related policies at the TU Dresden.

EMAS requires participating organizations to be regularly checked by accredited external auditors and to report their engagement in an annual environmental statement (environmental report).

The coordination of the environmental management is task of in the Directorary Property Management, Technology and Security (Dezernat Liegenschaften, Technik und Sicherheit), Unit Central Technical Services (Zentrale Technische Dienste).

An important aim of the environmental management is to motivate students and members of staff regarding environmental topics. For this reason the environmental coordination of TU Dresden has launched the "Mach mit - Umweltmanagement", activities to join in. Here you can find practical tipps and project regarding environmental protection at TU Dresden:

Join in - Environmental Management

Further information about environmental management at TU Dresden:

Environmental Guidelines

Fields of Action

Organisation of the Environmental Management

Environmental Reporting

Contact:

The coordination of environmental management at the TU Dresden lies with the Dezernat Liegenschaften, Technik und Sicherheit im Sachgebiet Zentrale Technische Dienste.