Student Sustainability Hub
The Student Sustainability Hub is a student-led initiative proposed within the FutureProof: Youth Action for Sustainable Change project, developed under the INGENIUM Student Partnerships framework. It is founded on the recognition that students play a central role in driving sustainability transitions and in shaping resilient, inclusive, and future-oriented universities.
Building on the collaborative momentum generated by FutureProof and the diverse sustainability initiatives across INGENIUM universities, the Hub provides a shared space for knowledge exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-driven innovation. Anchored within the Student Sustainability Board, it seeks to transform sustainability awareness into meaningful action by empowering students to co-create solutions, strengthen cross-university cooperation, and contribute to long-term systemic change across the INGENIUM Alliance.
Goals
A central, accessible hub for sustainability initiatives, events, and resources across INGENIUM.
Share practices mapped to the 17 SDGs so students can adapt what works on their own campus.
Collect and use data at alliance level.
Support sustainability through tools like the Student Sustainability Toolkit and the (prototype) Sustainable Escape Room.
Encourage collaboration through projects, skill-matching, and a simple contact path to the SSB.
Meet The Student Sustainability Board
The INGENIUM Student Sustainability Board (SSB) is the student voice on sustainability within INGENIUM. It advises the alliance on priorities, coordinates student input, curates and shares good practices across universities, and supports network-wide tools and activities (Hub, questionnaire, Toolkit) aligned with the SDGs. It promotes cross-campus collaboration and inclusive participation via a central, privacy-respecting contact channel.
Grace Etienne
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Grace Etienne Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: BSc in Biomedicine
E-mail: grace.b.etienne@gmail.com |
Alma Snäckerström
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Alma Snäckerström Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Ecology
E-mail: almasnackerstrom@hotmail.se |
Georgia Panagou
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Georgia Panagou Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Environmental and Analytical Chemistry/PhD student
E-mail: georginapanagou@gmail.com |
Raluca-Maria Țâbuleac
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Raluca-Maria Țâbuleac Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Environmental Engineering/ PhD student
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Sonia Rodríguez Huerta
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Sonia Rodríguez Huerta Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Forestry biotechnology
E-mail: rodriguezhsonia@uniovi.es |
Maria Lucia Monaco
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Maria Lucia Monaco Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Economics (Business Administration)/ PhD student
E-mail: marialucia.monaco@gmail.com |
Patrycja Zbikowska
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Patrycja Zbikowska Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: MTU Cork Students’ Union/ Early Childhood Education and Care
E-mail: Patrycja.zbik1@gmail.com |
Nora Ahamd
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Nora Ahamd Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Psychology / PhD student
E-mail: ah.nora28@gmail.com |
Zahari Vlaykov
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Zahari Vlaykov Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Medicine
E-mail: Zaharivlaykov1@gmail.com |
Estela González Areces
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Estela González Areces Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Law & Business Management
E-mail: uo295030@uniovi.es |
Ainhoa González Espinosa
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Ainhoa González Espinosa Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: Law & Business Management
E-mail: uo295251@uniovi.es |
Luisa Dobrowolski
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Luisa Dobrowolski Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: BSc in Green Technology Management
E-mail: dolu1021@h-ka.de |
Sehrish Aziz
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Sehrish Aziz Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: BBA in Digital international business
E-mail: sehrishaziz1364@gmail.com |
Channa Perera
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Channa Perera Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: BENG. Information Technology
E-mail: channaperera56@gmail.com |
Jette Voigt
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Jette Voigt Student at: Field of studies/Occupation: BSc in Environmental Engineering
E-mail: voje1011@h-ka.de |
Latest news and initiatives on sustainability
Upcoming sustainability related events
Attend talks, workshops, and sustainability activities across INGENIUM — on campus or online
Sustainable Student Projects and Collaborations
Connect across INGENIUM universities. Share ideas, skills, and opportunities to collaborate. The following projects are currently seeking collaborators. If you’re interested in joining or contributing to any of these initiatives, please reach out to the project contact person at contact.responsibleperson@email.com before the listed deadline
FutureProof: Youth Action for Sustainable Change
COMPLETED
Students leading the green transition through collaboration and sustainable action.
GreenGENIUM: Turning Waste into Green Growth
COMPLETED
Students transforming food waste into compost for greener, more sustainable campuses.
ZeroWaste Campus: Reducing Food Waste in Student Communities
COMPLETED
The ZeroWaste Campus initiative aims to explore practical solutions for reducing food waste in student communities across the INGENIUM universities.
ZeroWaste Campus: Reducing Food Waste in Student Communities
Lukas Schneider, student at:
EOI type: Student-led collaborative project
Field of study: Environmental Engineering / Sustainability
Email: lukas.abcdef@student.tuiasi.ro
Areas of Interest: Circular Economy • Food Waste Reduction • Sustainable Campuses • SDG 12
Description of Proposal: The ZeroWaste Campus initiative aims to explore practical solutions for reducing food waste in student communities across the INGENIUM universities. The project focuses on mapping current student food consumption habits, identifying key sources of food waste on campus, and co-creating practical solutions that promote responsible consumption. The project will combine a short student survey, collaborative workshops, and pilot activities such as food-sharing initiatives, awareness campaigns, and sustainable cooking practices. The results will be compiled into a set of guidelines and educational resources that universities can use to reduce food waste in student dormitories, cafeterias, and student households. The initiative also aims to encourage behavioural change through peer-to-peer learning and student-led sustainability actions.
Looking for: Students (Bachelor, Master, and PhD) and academic mentors interested in sustainability, circular economy, food systems, and behavioural change. Participants may contribute to activities such as research and data analysis on student food waste habits, communication and awareness campaigns, graphic design and visual materials, and the organization and facilitation of workshops or events.
INGENIUM Campus Biodiversity Mapping Initiative
LOOKING FOR PARTNERS
The INGENIUM Campus Biodiversity Mapping Initiative is a collaborative project developed by students from several INGENIUM universities aiming to document and better understand biodiversity on university campuses.
INGENIUM Campus Biodiversity Mapping Initiative
Anna Lindström, student at:
EOI type: Inter-university student collaboration
Field of study: Environmental Science / Ecology
Email: anna@his.se
Areas of Interest: Biodiversity • Citizen Science • Nature-Based Solutions • SDG 15
Description of Proposal:
The INGENIUM Campus Biodiversity Mapping Initiative is a collaborative project developed by students from several INGENIUM universities aiming to document and better understand biodiversity on university campuses. The project combines field observations, citizen science approaches, and digital mapping tools to identify plant and animal species present in different campus environments.
Participating students conduct biodiversity observations in green spaces such as university gardens, parks, and surrounding natural areas. The collected data are then compiled into a shared digital map that highlights biodiversity hotspots, potential ecological corridors, and areas where nature-based solutions could be implemented to improve ecosystem health.
Through this collaboration, students gain hands-on experience in environmental monitoring while contributing to greater awareness of campus biodiversity and sustainable landscape management.
Project status:
Work in progress.
Initial biodiversity observations have been conducted at several participating campuses, and a shared digital mapping platform is currently being developed to visualize the collected data and support further analysis.
Have an idea for a new project?
If you have a project idea that involves sustainable practices submit it under the sustainability hub and we will help you.
Sustainability Resources & Toolkit
Want to integrate sustainability in your academic life? Here you can find a series of useful resources to help you get started.
INGENIUM Student Sustainability Toolkit
Developed as part of the FutureProof Project: Youth Action for Sustainable Change, it serves as a practical resource for students, educators, and university communities across INGENIUM.
Climate Fresk
In just 3 hours, this collaborative workshop will teach you the fundamental science behind climate change and empower you to take action.
Sustainable Escape Room Blueprint
Discover the prototype blueprint for the game-based educational resource developed within the FutureProof: Sustainable Escape Room.
INGENIUM University Contacts
For more information on sustainability initiatives at your institution, contact your local INGENIUM Office.
Get Involved / Contact Us
You can reach out to the Student Sustainability Board for any enquires, insights or proposals.
