From 8 to 12 June 2026, the University of Augsburg will host its first International Staff Week on Sustainability. University staff from across the globe are invited to explore integrated approaches to sustainability in research, teaching, and campus life - through expert talks, hands-on workshops, field trips, and global exchange.

With the new BRaVE research network, the University of Augsburg is aiming to research vulnerabilities arising from the effects of climate change and develop solutions for adaptation. The network was officially launched on the 23rd of January 2025 and involves twelve interdisciplinary sub-projects.

The Extended Executive Board of the University has adopted a new sustainability strategy. The concept's central areas of action - governance, research, education and campus operations - are intended to promote sustainable action at all levels. The strategy is based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and defines higher objectives.

The University of Augsburg has been honoured with the “Best New Participating University” award in the international UI GreenMetric ranking. The ranking evaluates universities worldwide in areas including research, teaching, and sustainable campus design. The University of Augsburg impressed with its sustainability-orientated research and its future-orientated campus concept.