Locations

Venue

Zeppelin University Friedrichshafen

 

Zeppelin University with its own campus on the shore of Lake Constance is located in a region with one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany. Embedded in the border triangle Germany-Austria-Switzerland and in the immediate vicinity to attractive metropolises such as Zurich, Munich and Stuttgart, not only sports enthusiasts find an almost endless range of offers here.

Host Institution

European Center for Sustainability Research | Zeppelin University

Am Seemooser Horn 20 | D 88045 Friedrichshafen

 

iFon: +49 7541 6009-1300

iFax: +49 7541 6009-1399

 

eMail: ecs@zeppelin-university.de

 

The new European Center for Sustainability Research (ECS) is an Institute of the Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen, Germany, funded by TOGNUM AG. Zeppelin University is a state-recognized private institution of higher education, bridging business, culture and politics, with a focus in its research on innovative new hypotheses for potential issues (Grassroots) and on generating fresh solutions to persistent social issues (Evergreens). Zeppelin University defines itself as a multi-disciplinary research institution exploring issues relevant to society.

Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance is a key location in a three nation triangle consisting of Germany, Switzerland and Austria, one of the most geographically striking, competitive and dynamic regions in Europe. Building upon its regional heritage, Zeppelin University specifically seeks active partnership with global universities and institutions with the goal of research cooperation and to welcome international students into the university community. Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) can be reached from Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) four times a day. Other international airports nearby are Zurich (ZRH) and Munich (MUC). Regular long-distance train connections serve Friedrichshafen Stadtbahnhof from Basel to Ulm and from Stuttgart to Lindau.

Founded as a private university in 2003, Zeppelin University has gained national and international recognition as high quality research-university, offering both staff and students a unique framework for the development of innovative research ideas. The European Center for Sustainability Research is expected to be such a place for visions and the courage to formulate them.

The Center will work from an interdisciplinary perspective but with a dedicated focus on social science, combining cultural theory, economics and corporate management, citizenship, public governance, and social communication to deliver more than state of the art research, closely connected to both global as well as regional sustainable development. Special emphasis will be laid on a transition of the economy towards a sustainable steady state, specific transitions strategies on different governance levels, and civil society participation in this great transformation.

URL center | http://www.zeppelin-university.de/ecs
URL city| http://en.friedrichshafen.info/