Heidelberger Brücke

The "Heidelberger Brücke" colloquium is a public event series. It provides a platform for interdisciplinary exchange within and outside Heidelberg University, as well as for communication with the interested public. HCE members, researchers, and guest speakers share their expertise and discuss current sustainability topics with the audience.
In the summer semester of 2025, the “Heidelberger Brücke” is dedicated to the topic "Pushed to the Sidelines? Climate Action in Contested Times”. Renowned experts from various fields will explore how nature-based solutions, CO2 control in companies, social movements, and collaboration between universities and cities can contribute to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The series kicks off on 17 April 2025 with Marina Treskova from Heidelberg University, who will speak about nature-based solutions. A special highlight is the special edition on 15 May 2025, in which the 4EU+ European University Alliance will discuss how universities and cities can jointly advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Register now to participate in person or online and explore pioneering ideas for a sustainable future.

Note: This semester also features a special Heidelberger Brücke – Latin America Edition on "Sustainable Coffee"! This event series is a joint initiative of the Heidelberg Center for the Environment (HCE), the Heidelberg Center for Latin America (HCLA), and the Heidelberg Center for Ibero-American Studies (HCIAS). Its aim is to foster transdisciplinary exchange between Heidelberg and Latin America on key sustainability issues. The first session will focus on the role of food systems in the context of socio-ecological transformations – with an emphasis on sustainability, justice, and societal change.

time & PLACE

Heidelberger Brücke

  • Regular sessions at 12.30 p.m. in Marsilius Kolleg (INF 130.1) in the Learn@Lunch format and online via Zoom.
  • Special edition in cooperation with 4EU+ University Alliance on 15 May at 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of Old University.

Heidelberger Brücke - Latin America Edition “Sustainable Coffee”

  • Wednesdays: April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, and August 20, from 4:00–5:00 PM (CEST) / 10:00–11:00 AM (Chile).
    The events will take place online via Zoom.

registration

Heidelberger Brücke

  • For learn@lunch sessions, registration is only needed to participate via Zoom. The access data will be sent to the registered participants in the run-up to the event.
  • For the 4EU+ special edition on May 15th, registration is mandatory for both online and on-site participation. For more details, please see the link below.

Heidelberger Brücke - Latin America Edition “Sustainable Coffee” 

  • Registration is available via the link below.

Registration for participation via Zoom

Table

25 June 2025 (Latin America Edition)
Just Transition – Challenges and debates from Europe and Latin America
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23 July 2025 (Latin America Edition)
Skills For Future - Green Skills
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20 August 2025 (Latin America Edition)
Sustainable Supply Chain
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