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Publication in the Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
We are happy to share that our publication “Process simulation and digitalization for comprehensive life-cycle sustainability assessment of Silicon photovoltaic systems” has been published in the Conference Record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference. It...
CEC – job postings
The proessorship for Circular Economy is looking for PhD students focusing on
– biomass resource strategies (in particular for biogenic residues)
– recycling concepts, networks and business models for ekectrolysers
– sustainability assessment of emerging technologies
Please read on for the detailed job descriptions and contact information.
Publication by the Journal ‘Resources, Conservation, and Recycling’
We are happy to share that our publication “The resources, exergetic and environmental footprint of the silicon photovoltaic circular economy: Assessment and opportunities” has been published by the journal “Resources, Conservation, and Recycling”. It can be retrieved...
Preventing climate change with the help of circular economy
The circular economy can have a decisive impact on Germany achieving its climate, resource conservation and sustainability targets. The Circular Economy Initiative Deutschland has now published recommendations for policy makers, the private sector and researchers. Prof. Magnus Fröhling of the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability is part of this initiative. In this interview he explains how a circular economy can get underway.
TUM São Paulo: First TUM Global Dialogue on Bioeconomy in Latin America
The TUM Liaison Office São Paulo brought the year 2020 to a close with a successful event on the hot topic of bioeconomy in Latin America. Together with professors from TUM and its partners from Colombia and Brazil, the online event brought around 100 participants closer to the topic and built bridges to local value chains and TUM projects in Latin America.
Working student activity in the field of sustainability at TÜV Süd
TÜV Süd is looking for working students in the field of sustainabiliy.
Please read on to get the detailed job description and contact data.
Sustainable e-waste management: Successful cooperation of TUM and Ghanaian university
After a long-time cooperation in the future-oriented areas of water and energy research, environment, mobility and global health, KNUST and Technical University of Munich (TUM) entered a sustainable and strategic partnership at the end of 2018.
Developing sustainable solutions
The book provides an up-to-date overview of the challenges faced in the assessment of this field, the current state of research and practice as well as possible future developments.
Green founders can crisis
Green founders face mega-challenges of our society with their business ideas: climate change and resource turnaround. With the Corona Pandemic, a challenge is being added that no one has chosen to face. However, those who want to contribute to more sustainability with their start-up have already decided against the path of least resistance before Corona. The “PlanB – Biobased.Business.Bavaria” start-up competition is now being launched for these start-ups.
TUMCS plans close cooperation with Imperial College London
Recently, Dr. Marco Aurisicchio, Reader at the Dyson School of Design Engineering at Imperial College London (ICL), visited the Chair of Circular Economy and its head Prof. Dr. Magnus Fröhling at the Straubing Campus of the Technical University Munich (TUM). The reason for the meeting was a planned cooperation between Imperial College and TUM in the field of Circular Economy.
TUM Brussels: EuroTech scientists launch cooperation in the area of circular economy
The joint Brussels Office of the EuroTech Universities Alliance regularly facilitates the establishment of competitive consortia for funding instruments within the European Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020). On November 15, a successful workshop on EU funding possibilities and joint activities in the area of Circular Economy took place, engaging multiple EuroTech partners.
School camp at TUM Campus Straubing
As part of the school camp “Technology meets Environment” organized by the Bildungswerk der Bayerischen Wirtschaft, a group of 14 pupils arrived at the TUM Campus Straubing on 28th October 2019. They came from all over Bavaria to learn more about sustainability in the field of technology and possible study options here in Straubing. After a guided tour of the campus, which revealed many interesting facts about the development of the location, the study coordinator Dr. Höldrich presented the various study courses in Straubing. This part of the visit was rounded off by a Q&A session with representatives of the student council on topics related to student life in Straubing.
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