Sustainability in Research and Transfer
Goethe University's research and transfer activities actively contribute to the socio-ecological transformation of society.
Research conducted at Goethe University helps foster understanding of complex socio-ecological challenges and develop innovative solutions. The university promotes disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research, supports responsible research practices and strengthens exchange between science, industry and society. Find out more about Goethe University's offers and projects relating to sustainability in research and transfer.
Prof. Dr. Bernhard Brüne
|Vice President Research
“Research on sustainability takes a holistic approach to ecological, social, and economic connections. It helps us understand how our actions impact the environment and society—and develops ways to responsibly shape the future for ourselves and future generations.”
Uwe Dettmar
Prof. Dr. Michael Huth
|Vice President for Infrastructure and Technology Transfer
“For me, technology transfer means enabling responsible startups that tackle concrete societal challenges with smart technical and social ideas. We foster courage, a willingness to learn, and genuine impact—so that progress doesn’t stay in the lab but helps shape the future.”
Uwe Dettmar
Goethe University's Offers and Projects
Monthly Sustainability Consultation Hour
Do you have ideas or questions about sustainability at Goethe University? Every first Monday of the month, the Sustainability Office invites all students, lecturers and staff to a consultation hour for discussion and advice at Westend Campus.
Lilly Gothe
Additional Sustainability Action Fields
Find out more about our intertwined sustainability-related approaches, initiatives and projects in different university action fields.
Teaching and Studying
Campus
Culture and Structure
Sustainability Office
- Visitor AddressCampus WestendPA-Gebäude 3.P23-25Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 160323 Frankfurt am Main