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  • The joint sustainability certificate

    • Why BRENA?

      Are you interested in Sustainable Development and social transformation? Are you curious about how urgent issues such as climate change and loss of biodiversity, global and social justice can be tackled - and do you want to make an active contribution yourself?

      Are you motivated to supplement your studies with interdisciplinary courses and expand your knowledge of sustainability topics? Would you like to work on practical projects for a socio-ecological transformation together with students from other higher education institutions?

      Then participating in BRENA is just right for you.

  • What is BRENA?

    • Was ist BRENA?

      • ✔ Bremer Nachhaltigkeitszertifikat: interdisziplinäre Qualifikation zu Nachhaltigkeitsthemen.
      • ✔ Freiwilliges Zusatzangebot: Teilnahme für Studierende aller vier Bremer Hochschulen möglich.
      • ✔ Extraportion Wissen und Praxis: Kompetenzen für eine nachhaltige gesellschaftliche Transformation.
      • ✔ 18 CP in drei Modulen: flexibel neben dem Hauptstudium belegbar.

      What is BRENA?

      • ✔ Bremen Sustainability Certificate: interdisciplinary course program for sustainability.
      • ✔ Voluntary additional offer: participation possible for students from all four higher education institutions in Bremen.
      • ✔ The extra bit of knowledge and practice: competencies for a sustainable social transformation.
      • ✔ 18 CP in three modules: can be taken flexibly alongside the main course of study.

  • The modules

    • Modul 1 – Grundlagen der Nachhaltigkeit

      Online-Lehrveranstaltungen der Virtuellen Akademie Nachhaltigkeit – flexibel, vielfältig und zeitunabhängig.

      • Einführung in Nachhaltigkeit
      • Online und im eigenen Tempo
      • Abschluss per eKlausur
      MEHR ERFAHREN

      Modul 2 – Nachhaltigkeit vertiefen: Interdisziplinär, kritisch, reflexiv

      Lehrveranstaltungen mit Nachhaltigkeitsbezug an allen vier Hochschulen.

      • Fächerübergreifendes Lernen
      • Breite Themenwahl pro Semester
      • Freie Kurswahl nach deinem Interesse
      MEHR ERFAHREN

      Modul 3 – Nachhaltige Entwicklung gestalten

      Gemeinsam mit anderen Studierenden praxisnah arbeiten – in Projekten, Initiativen oder Workshops.

      • Kooperation und Selbstwirksamkeit
      • Reale Projekte erleben
      • Nachhaltigkeit aktiv gestalten
      MEHR ERFAHREN

      Module 1 – Basics of Sustainability

      Online courses of the Virtual Academy for Sustainability – flexible, diverse and time-independent.

      • Introduction to sustainability
      • Online and self-paced
      • Completion via e-exam
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      Module 2 – Deepening Sustainability: Interdisciplinary and Reflexive

      A wide range of sustainability-related courses at all four higher education institutions.

      • Interdisciplinary learning
      • Broad choice of topics per semester
      • Free choice of courses according to your interest
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      Module 3 – Shaping Sustainable Development

      Practical work together with other students – in projects, initiatives or workshops.

      • Cooperation and self-efficacy
      • Experience real projects
      • Actively shaping sustainability
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  • Why participate?

    • Infografik: Gründe für die Teilnahme an BRENA
      Infographic: Reasons to take part in BRENA

  • Testimonials

    • What do students say about BRENA?

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      „BRENA really enriched my studies - I was finally able to deepen my interest in sustainability across disciplines.“

      Leonie H.
      Student at University of Bremen
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      „The practical module in particular was a highlight for me. Working on real projects in an interdisciplinary team was super motivating.“

      Tobias S.
      Master student at HSB
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      „I was surprised at how flexibly I was able to integrate the courses into my daily study routine - a clear recommendation!“

      Melina R.
      Student of HFK

  • Contact person

    • Foto von Fabio Nicoletti

      Your contact person

      Fabio Nicoletti
      Project coordinator for the cross-university sustainability certificate “BRENA”
      „I'll guide you through the BRENA certificate, answer your questions and help you get started. I look forward to the exchange!“
      Contact:
      info@bre-na.de
      +49 421 / 218-66786

  • FAQ

    • Frequently asked questions

      You can register at any time via the course page - simply click the “Register now” button or contact us by e-mail.
      Yes, BRENA is designed in such a way that you can complete it flexibly and alongside your studies.
      Participation in BRENA is free of charge for students of the four participating higher education institutions.
      Then take a look at our further FAQ.

  • Partners

    • Universität Bremen Hochschule Bremen Hochschule für Künste Bremen Hochschule Bremerhaven BRENA Senatorin für Umwelt Klima Wissenschaft

      This project was financed by the climate protection programme of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen