From mentoring programmes to colloquia, a networking event and other initiatives, learn what the Centre for Sustainability has to offer this semester.
Whether you are a student, researcher, or professional with an interest in climate policy, energy policy, and/or sustainability, or you're just curious to learn more about these topics, here is an overview of our mentoring programmes and upcoming events. Keep an eye on the Centre for Sustainability website, where you can find up to date information on all our events and initiatives.
Mentoring Programmes
Practitioners from politics, business and civil society have the opportunity to collaborate with a student on a master’s thesis on the topic of sustainability.
18 September: opening of applications; 6 October: application deadline
2. Women in Sustainability (WiS) Mentoring Programme
Small-group mentoring programme for women-identifying students who are interested in careers in the fields of climate, energy, and sustainability.
25 September: opening of applications, 6 October: application deadline
Events
Meet the Centre for Sustainability
Wednesday, 20 September, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CET) | Hertie School Forum
If you are interested in climate, energy, and sustainability topics, come get to know the Centre for Sustainability and exchange with members of the Team.
Wednesday, 27 September, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (CET) | Online
Online presentation by Moekti Handajani (Kuki) Soejachmoen, Executive Director of the Indonesia Research Institute for Decarbonization (IRID).
Energy & Climate Networking Event (Save the date!)
Thursday, 16 November
Networking event where you will have the opportunity to hear from and meet representatives (including Hertie alumni) from several organisations working in the areas of energy and climate in Berlin and beyond. More details coming soon.
Thursday, 23 November, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Friedrichstr. 180, Room 1.61
Presentation by Robert Falkner, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.
Plan ahead for your Sustainability Certificate
The Centre for Sustainability offers a Certificate in Sustainability for students enrolled in the MIA, MPP, and MDS programs at the Hertie School. The Certificate is awarded to students who complete two courses and a master’s thesis in sustainability.
We are also looking forward to celebrating 20 Years of the Hertie School this with the wider Hertie School community this academic year, including through sustainability-focused events. We look forward to seeing you around campus this semester!
Contact
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Jenny Shirar, Centre Manager - Centre for Sustainability