25. April 2024

Young talents show commitment

Successful first Zittau sustainability competition at the HSZG

In front of white backdrops, to which posters on the topic of sustainability have been pinned, the Dean, two male students, one female student, and the Vice President stand and smile for the camera.
Photo: Zhaniya Pirmoldayeva At the awards ceremony for the first Zittau Sustainability Competition, the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management, Prof. Jörg Kroschel (1st from left), and the Vice President for Education and International Affairs, Prof. Sophia Keil (first from the right) were delighted by the students’ dedication and environmental awareness.

On April 12, 2024, the Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences hosted the awards ceremony for the first Zittau Sustainability Competition . Four schools from the region participated in this competition with five student groups ranging from fourth to ninth grade, presenting their creative ideas on various sustainability topics.

The dedication and diversity of the submitted posters made it extremely difficult for the jury to determine a ranking. From green roofs to waste separation to carbon footprint calculations, the entries offered an impressive insight into the awareness and creativity of the younger generation regarding sustainable development.

First place went to the students of the Evangelisches Gymnasium Tharandt for their poster on the topic “Sustainability, Now and in the Future.” Given the exceptional achievements of all participants, the jury decided to award not only one first-place prize but also four second-place prizes. These went to SCHKOLA Ostritz for its presentation on green roofs, and twice to the Joliot-Curie-Gymnasium in Görlitz for its posters on the topics “Car-Free and Biodiesel” and “Waste Separation.” SCHKOLA Oberland also received a second-place award for its carbon footprint analysis.

The Vice President and participants in front of the poster boards.
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The Vice President, the Dean, and a student in front of a poster display on the topic of sustainability
Mr. Zücker and Mr. Fallgatter are sitting on chairs, a pinboard can be seen in the background.
A group photo: the Vice President, the Dean, and the chair of the alumni association in front of a poster display on sustainability.
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Mario Linack, chairman of the Friends of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, emphasized the importance of such initiatives for the university and the region. The association provided the prizes for the winning student groups and emphasized the need to spark young people’s interest in current topics at an early stage in order to further strengthen Zittau/Görlitz as a college town. Ms. Hünlich from Stadtwerke Zittau and Prof. Keil, Vice President for Education and International Affairs, also addressed the participants with welcoming remarks. Stadtwerke Zittau GmbH and SOWAG mbH also sponsored gifts for the participating students.

The event was not only a sustainability competition but also provided an opportunity to deepen the exchange between the university, schools, and the community. Overall, the first Zittau Sustainability Competition was a great success, highlighting the commitment and creativity of young talents toward a sustainable future.

We look forward to the second Zittau Sustainability Competition in 2025.

Text: Zhaniya Pirmoldayeva

Ihre Ansprechperson
Diplom of Engineering (FH)
Steffen Zücker
S.Zuecker(at)hszg.de
Faculty of Business Administration and Engineering Management
02763 Zittau
Schliebenstr. 21
Building Z II, Room 016.4
First floor
+49 3583 612-4391