Organisation profile

Sustainability has many facets. Inter- and transdisciplinary research and teaching characterize the School of Sustainability. Scientists in our research projects work together in the laboratory, on the heath, in the grassland, in the classroom, with the city administration, with farmers, with non-governmental organizations, with companies, with students in the lecture hall and of course at their desks.

Furthermore, we work with regional and national political actors, e.g. ministries, as well as international organizations, e.g. UNEP, UNESCO, EU. We are part of national and international bodies, e.g. sustainability advisory boards of companies, member of the German Sustainability Award, World Biodiversity Council (IPBES), in order to contribute to social change with scientific findings.

Main research areas

Vision
Sustainability science investigates on a theoretical, conceptual and empirical level how to promote sustainable development and how to find and implement effective solutions for current social and ecological challenges. The aim is to create a more sustainable future.

Sustainability researchers are called upon to take responsibility for their research, which is anchored in existing scientific knowledge and methods and serves to make the world a better place for everyone.

Mission
We promote change towards a sustainable future by developing theories, concepts and practices of inclusive education for sustainability, research, governance and management.

We acknowledge the diversity and dynamics of values, norms and behaviour and contribute with transdisciplinary methods to ensuring that tensions and differences between different disciplines, methods, topics and standards are fruitfully taken up and used with productive compromises and further developments towards sustainable development.

Principles
The School of Sustainability is guided by the normative concepts of ecological system integrity and social and economic justice.

Ecological system integrity refers to the safeguarding of life-support systems, as well as the maintenance of the well-being of life on Earth.

With social and economic justice we strive for a world in which all people can fulfil their potential without endangering system integrity and the well-being of others.

Information about the School
The School of Sustainability includes...
... ca. 25 professors
... ca. 100 research assistants
... ca. 1000 students in Bachelor and Master courses

In various inter- and transdisciplinary projects we are constantly researching and working together on changes and solutions for current challenges.

  1. 2024
  2. Published

    A trait-based framework linking the soil metabolome to plant–soil feedbacks

    Delory, B. M., Callaway, R. M. & Semchenko, M., 03.2024, In: New Phytologist. 241, 5, p. 1910-1921 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    Broad values as the basis for understanding deliberation about protected area management

    Goodson, D. J., van Riper, C. J., Andrade, R., Stewart, W., Cebrián-Piqueras, M. A. & Raymond, C. M., 03.2024, In: Sustainability Science. 19, 2, p. 449-467 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    From pre-processing to advanced dynamic modeling of pupil data

    Fink, L., Simola, J., Tavano, A., Lange, E., Wallot, S. & Laeng, B., 03.2024, In: Behavior Research Methods. 56, 3, p. 1376-1412 37 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  5. Published

    Processes of sustainability transformation across systems scales: leveraging systemic change in the textile sector

    Leventon, J., Buhr, M., Keßler, L., Rodriguez Aboytes, J. G. & Beyers, F., 03.2024, In: Sustainability Science. 19, 2, p. 469-488 20 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    The relevance of international restoration principles for ecosystem restoration practice in Rwanda

    Frietsch, M., Fischer, J., Kaplin, B. A. & Martín-López, B., 03.2024, In: Restoration Ecology. 32, 3, 11 p., e14085.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  7. Published

    Tree diversity and mycorrhizal type co-determine multitrophic ecosystem functions

    Yi, H., Eisenhauer, N., Austen, J. C., Rebollo, R., Ray, T., Bönisch, E., von Oheimb, G., Fichtner, A., Schuldt, A., Patoine, G. & Ferlian, O., 03.2024, In: Journal of Ecology. 112, 3, p. 528-546 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  8. Published

    Are web-based stress management interventions effective as an indirect treatment for depression? An individual participant data meta-analysis of six randomised trials

    Harrer, M., Nixon, P., Sprenger, A. A., Heber, E., Boß, L., Heckendorf, H., Buntrock, C., Ebert, D. D. & Lehr, D., 13.02.2024, In: BMJ mental health. 27, 1, 8 p., e300846.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    United we stand: A principle-based negotiation training for collective bargaining

    Mann, M., Warsitzka, M., Hüffmeier, J. & Trötschel, R., 13.02.2024, In: International Journal of Conflict Management. 35, 2, p. 427-452 26 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Sustainable chemistry and food systems lessons-the same procedure as every year?

    Zuin Zeidler, V. G., 09.02.2024, In: Science (New York, N.Y.). 383, 6683, eado2352.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

  11. Published

    Homo sapiens reached the higher latitudes of Europe by 45,000 years ago

    Mylopotamitaki, D., Weiss, M., Fewlass, H., Zavala, E. I., Rougier, H., Sümer, A. P., Hajdinjak, M., Smith, G. M., Ruebens, K., Sinet-Mathiot, V., Pederzani, S., Essel, E., Harking, F. S., Xia, H., Hansen, J., Kirchner, A., Lauer, T., Stahlschmidt, M., Hein, M., Talamo, S., Wacker, L., Meller, H., Dietl, H., Orschiedt, J., Olsen, J. V., Zeberg, H., Prüfer, K., Krause, J., Meyer, M., Welker, F., McPherron, S. P., Schüler, T. & Hublin, J. J., 08.02.2024, In: Nature. 626, 7998, p. 341-346 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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Researchers

  1. Kristin Drechsler

Publications

  1. § 286 Verzug des Schuldners
  2. Corporate Sustainability in International Comparison
  3. Seehäfen - Planung und Entwurf von Terminals
  4. Zusammenhang räumlicher Fähigkeiten von Grundschulkindern in schriftlichen und realen Settings - Implikationen einer Strukturgleichungsanalyse für den Geometrieunterricht
  5. Ästhetisch-künstlerische Auseinandersetzungen mit digitalen Medien im Schulunterricht
  6. Zum Verhältnis von Emotionalität und Rationalität in der Sozialpädagogik
  7. Vision, Leitbild und Strategie für eine nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung
  8. Herausforderung der Kulturellen Bildung im Digitalzeitalter
  9. International reports on literacy research
  10. Schulstrukturen und Qualitätsentwicklung von Schule in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
  11. The smoking wage penalty in the United Kingdom
  12. Die Reformvorschläge der EU-Kommission vom 30.11.2011 zum Prüfungsausschuss und zur Berichterstattung des Abschlussprüfers
  13. Aufgeklärte Mythologie
  14. Ärgerregulierung und die Nutzung von (gewalthaltigen) Bildschirmspielen bei Schulkindern
  15. Jenseits von Natur, Herrschaft und Geschlecht?
  16. Ungebrochene Karrieren
  17. Glutensprühige Phantasie. Adalbert Stifters „Der Haideknabe“ als Lesebuchtext
  18. Neue Wirklichkeit von Wohlfahrtsorganisationen - Stellenwert des Verhältnisses
  19. Barbara Piatti: Die Geographie der Literatur
  20. Von Exellenz-Leuchttürmen, Glühwürmchen und anderweitig Erleuchteten
  21. Das Zusammenspiel im Angriff erlernen
  22. Das Gedächtnis eines Ortes
  23. Stabilität von Raterurteilen über die Zeit, Anpassung an vorhandene Schülerleistungen
  24. Managementaspekte operationeller Risiken
  25. Doppelte Professionalisierung von Sportlehrkräften – ein theoretischer Anspruch im Praxis(semester)test
  26. Welchen Journalismus braucht die Nachhaltigkeit?
  27. Russia
  28. Die Kunst auf dem Weg in die blaue Ökonomie
  29. Anarchive künstlerischer Forschung. Vom Umgang mit Archiven experimenteller und forschender Kunst
  30. Heterogene Erlebensprozesse im kaufmännischen Unterricht?
  31. §14 Funktion und Auswahl von Referenzgebieten des europäischen Verwaltungsrechts
  32. Übungsklausur öffentliches Recht
  33. Bäuerliche Lebenswelt, Kommunikation und Nachhaltigkeit
  34. Wirtschaftskriege - Geschichte und Gegenwart
  35. Student Crowd Research
  36. Beach-Handball. Ein sandiger Spaß für alle
  37. Bewegung, Spiel und Sport im Ganztag an Grundschulen – Eine qualitative Interviewstudie zur Perspektive von pädagogischem Personal und Kindern