With more than 7,000 participants, the event also made it clear that—even though public attention currently appears to be dominated by other, often negative issues—the sense of urgency and interest in sustainability remains undiminished.
Through numerous research contributions, innovative projects, highly engaged students, and a strong presence both at the exhibition and within the impulse program, TUMCS was one of the key actors at the event. The extent of the Straubing campus’s involvement is reflected in the following figures: more than 15 contributions from TUMCS were presented at the Sustainability Fair, complemented by five contributions to the impulse program. The diversity of topics reflected the full spectrum of sustainability-oriented research and innovation at the campus—ranging from the circular economy, sustainable management, and the bioeconomy to biogenic materials, biotechnology, bioinformatics, and student entrepreneurship.
In addition to research-driven contributions—among others from the Chairs and Professorships of Biogenic Functional Materials (Prof. Costa), Bioinformatics (Prof. Grimm), Circular Economy and Sustainability Assessment (Prof. Fröhling), Sustainability Management (Prof. Gold), and Particle and Fiber Technology (Prof. Fang)—initiatives with significant involvement from TUMCS were also represented on-site (including CirculaTUM, the Global Bioeconomy Alliance, and Venture Lab Climate / Circular). Student initiatives such as City Vital (within Enactus Straubing e.V.), the Green Offices, and the CiBOO project were also present, demonstrating impressively how entrepreneurial thinking and sustainability are integrated at TUMCS.
The campus’s high level of visibility was further underscored by strong student participation. A specially organized bus brought numerous TUMCS students to Garching, where they attended the Sustainability Day with great enthusiasm and made a notable presence on site. The 50-seat bus was fully booked well in advance—clear evidence of the strong interest among Straubing students in sustainability topics and university-wide exchange.
TUMCS’s participation was also widely highlighted on social media. Posts by researchers and campus initiatives showcased the broad range of activities and the inspiring atmosphere of the day. Particularly visible were the interdisciplinary approaches characteristic of TUMCS, which integrate research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal engagement.
The TUM Sustainability Day thus clearly demonstrated the important role of the TUM Campus Straubing within TUM’s overall sustainability strategy. With its strong research focus, high level of student engagement, and close integration of science and practice, the campus makes a significant contribution to developing sustainable solutions for the future.
