Social Innovation Program

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

16:45 - 18:15

Location: Room UP 3.007

What actually happens to products that reach the end of their life? What strategies are there for the environmentally friendly disposal, recycling or even reuse of products? What role does the circular economy play in this, and what challenges stand in the way of a complete material cycle?
These and other exciting questions about processing, dismantling and the sustainable use of resources are the focus of the “End-of-Life Management” module of the “Holistic Life Cycle Management” lecture. It will also highlight how the planning of recycling strategies must already be taken into account during the preceding life cycle phases of a product in order to enable closed material cycles.
In the second part of the event, the Braunschweig start-ups Reclyclingfabrik and BeSu.Solutions will report on their work in the field of recycling and sustainable transformation.

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Date: not known

Location: Sandbox Center/4LAB in the old building

Speaker: Larisa Tsvetkova Network Immovielien

Cities are characterized by commercial developments that want to dictate “market laws” to us. But do we have to design our meeting places, forms of living, working and cultural spaces according to what is considered profitable and what is not?

Immovielien - real estate by the many for the many - show that things can be done differently: they are developed in a collaborative process and from an attitude oriented towards the common good. The implementation of Immovielien is made possible by co-productive planning processes, joint legal forms and solidarity-based financing structures. Immovielien are supported by actors and institutions that operate their buildings non-speculatively and aim to permanently remove the land from speculation. In doing so, they provide impetus for ecological and social transformation and at the same time strengthen local democracy and participation. This lecture invites you to use the example of Immovielien to reflect on the community as a city maker and to exchange ideas about social innovation in the city.

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Date: not known

Location: Sandbox Center/4LAB in the old building

This workshop focuses on developing creative solutions to social challenges using proven project management tools. Participants will learn how social innovations are defined and what relevance they have in today's world.

The use of the project canvas makes it possible to systematically structure ideas and plan concrete measures. In addition, creativity techniques such as SCAMPER are introduced to promote innovative solutions and further develop existing concepts. Through the exchange and presentation of results, not only the understanding of project management is strengthened, but also the ability to actively contribute to the design of effective solutions.

Workshop leader: Dr. Isabel Rössler (Senior Project Manager, Expert for Social Innovations from Universities, CHE Centre for Higher Education Development)

Monday, October 28, 2024
11:30 - 13:00

Location: Lecture hall BI 97.8 at the North Campus

Seminar: Social inequality in the life course: Education, training, studies, career entry, advancement, Prof. Okka Zimmermann

The kick-off event for the Social Innovation Program will take place on October 28, 2024, 11:30 - 13:00 in room BI 97.8 at Campus North. The first part of the event will feature a report on the exciting FipHo project. First-generation students face particular challenges in accessing higher education and in their studies, which affect their educational opportunities. The research project is investigating how these students can be better supported. Look forward to the first results!

In the second part of the event, RockYourLife! will provide insights into their area of involvement. ROCK YOUR LIFE! is a non-profit organization that focuses on the personal and professional development of young people. Its aim is to help teenagers and young adults to recognize and develop their individual strengths and potential.