BUT once again participates in European Sustainable Development Week

Brno University of Technology is a university with an environmental mindset, and therefore it will once again actively participate in the European Sustainable Development Week this year. The aim of the event, which will take place in the second half of September, is to raise awareness of the principles of sustainability and inspire students, employees, and the general public to adopt a responsible approach to the environment.
Sustainability at BUT is reflected in all activities, education, and research. Some related topics and projects will be presented at the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), which will take place from 20–26 September. Side events will be held from 18 September – 8 October.

“BUT is a technical university where we think about and find technical, technological, and social solutions to the environmental problems of our society,” said Milan Houser, BUT Vice-Rector for Artistic Activities and Sustainability. Experts from the university are therefore actively involved in addressing challenges related to environmental protection, climate change, and other sustainability issues. Thanks to the European Sustainable Development Week, the public has the opportunity to join in finding answers to these challenges together with them. What can people look forward to?

• Lecture “Smart Renovations” (23 Sept, Faculty of Civil Engineering)

The lecture Smart Renovations will present how to design a high-quality energy renovation of a building and move renovations towards an energy-efficient standard.

• Opening of the Rectorate Apiary (24 Sept, BUT Rectorate)

BUT invites the academic community and the general public to the opening of the rectorate apiary. Come explore the fascinating world of bees and their importance for sustainability, and support a new initiative that connects university life with care for nature. The program will also include a presentation of modern technologies and digital hive monitoring as part of the Apibeekeeper project.

• Workshop “Climate Fresk” (25 Sept, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)

The interactive Climate Fresk workshop will introduce participants to the basic principles of climate science through a card game. The workshop builds on principles of collective intelligence and inspires active involvement in addressing the climate crisis, motivating participants to take concrete steps towards a sustainable future.

• Seminar “Sustainable Construction in Subsidy Programs for Municipalities” (25 Sept, Faculty of Civil Engineering)

Are you planning new starter apartments, a kindergarten, or another building that will affect citizens’ lives in your municipality for decades to come? Such a building should be modern, efficient, and provide a healthy and comfortable environment for its users, which is also reflected in current subsidy programs. This seminar focuses on related legislation and financing.

• Seminar “Designing Sustainable Buildings in the Context of Current Subsidy Programs for Designers” (25 Sept, Faculty of Civil Engineering)

Do your clients require sustainable buildings and you don’t know where to start? This seminar will reveal what drives current trends, how to assess project sustainability, what SBToolCZ is, and why it is worth working with it.

• Researchers’ Night (26 Sept, BUT)

Researchers’ Night at BUT will offer guided tours, popular science lectures, workshops, experiments, science shows, and above all a lot of fun. Come experience science firsthand and discover how today’s science reflects the principles of sustainability!

• Excursion: Postcultural Landscape (1 Oct)

A guided walk through a unique natural area in Brno-Ponava aimed at exploring biodiversity, interspecies relationships, and opportunities for land development with regard to more-than-human factors.

• Workshop “Faculty Sustainable Development” (2 Oct, Faculty of Business and Management)

The workshop on Faculty Sustainable Development will focus on innovative and practical ideas for improving faculty sustainability—environmental, social, and economic. Participants will use the design thinking methodology.

• Fair Trade and Sustainability in Business (8 Oct, Faculty of Business and Management)

What is Fair Trade and why is it important to know about this approach? The goal of the event is to open a discussion on fair trade in the context of business and sustainability-related activities.

• Panel Exhibitions

Accompanying panel exhibitions on the topics of 125 Years of Innovation for the Future and Environmentally Sustainable Technologies will showcase cutting-edge sustainability research taking place across the entire university.

Internal BUT Events:

• Sports Week at BUT (15–21 Sept)

For students and staff, the Center for Sports Activities is preparing the traditional Sports Week with a wide range of activities. There will be over 35 sports to choose from for teams and individuals.

• Workshop “From Footprint to Path” (23 Sept, BUT Rectorate)

Do you ever think about how the world around us is changing and what we can change at work and in everyday life? A workshop From Footprint to Path has been prepared for BUT employees. It will guide them through the context of climate change, offer space for sharing inspiration, and culminate in the joint creation of a “Ten Principles of a Sustainable University.” Registration here.

• Seminar “Sustainable Events” (2 Oct, BUT Rectorate)

The seminar is intended primarily for employees involved in organizing university events and focuses on practical procedures and best practices. The aim is to provide specific sustainable recommendations and measures that can be applied to various types and sizes of events.

A detailed program of all events included in the European Sustainable Development Week is available on the Sustainable University BUT website or on the ESDW website.

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Published	2025-09-09
Link	https://www.vut.cz/en/sustainability/what-do-we-do/quality-education/f163596/d301767