In dialogue with scientists at TU Dresden, pupils from climate schools have the opportunity to explore their own school grounds, link their experiences with scientific findings and discuss their own ideas.

At the end of the project, the climate heroes will present their results, converse with each other and apply their findings to make predictions and plans for the future. Teachers and parents are invited to attend the closing event.

In dialogue with representatives of TU Dresden, the climate heroes will discuss current challenges and develop proposals for solutions with the support of scientific expertise. From energy consumption at school to the commute there and back, collecting and analyzing data will serve as the basis of the discussion.

The opening and closing events will bookend both project-related meetings, which will each be dedicated to a different topic related to sustainability. Each topic will be guided by scientists from TU Dresden who can offer insight into their research. For example, the day focused on mobility will be accompanied by scientists from transport economics. The pupils will thus engage in discussions with true experts, affording them the opportunity to share their ideas and potentially effect change.

If pupils attend all elements of the project, they will receive a certificate of participation from TU Dresden.

The project will take place twice: April – July 2023 in Chemnitz and September – December 2023 in Dresden.

Registration:

The Chemnitz portion of the project is already ongoing. Registration is still open for the Dresden portion.

Please feel free to recommend the project to pupils at your school. The school must then register pupils via email at .
Registration deadline: September 1, 2023

Conditions of participation:

Pupils enrolled in the 8^thand 9^th grades at climate schools (Oberschule and Gymnasium) are eligible to participate in the project. They must speak German, as all events will be conducted in German. They are responsible for arranging their own transportation.

They must also receive permission to miss school on the project dates.

Dresden:

Opening event (online)
September 29, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

1^st date: Nutrition (TU Dresden campus)
October 20, 2023,  9:30 am – 4:00 pm

2^st date: Mobility (TU Dresden campus)
November 10, 2023,  9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Closing event (Dresden, location to be announced)
December 8, 2023, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
 

The cost of travel will be reimbursed if the pupils do not have a Bildungsticket. Meals will be provided on site.

This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Free State of Saxony under the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State Governments.

Contact:

If you have any questions or are interested in signing up, please contact the point of contact for schools at TU Dresden at .