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Working towards a sustainable future

Sustainability: Making an impact at the School for Computer Science and Information Technology Conserving our resources with digital technology and preserving diversity on our planet   

At the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, we are committed to a sustainable future; we work at conserving resources and promoting the use of digital technologies. One of our two hybrid, wooden skyscrapers on the Suurstoffi campus in Zug-Rotkreuz shows our commitment to achieving one of our main goals; namely, becoming fully CO2 neutral by 2030.

Moreover, we live our commitment to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations in the areas of undergraduate and postgraduate education, further education and research. We count amongst our partners, organisations from central Switzerland such as the Central Swiss Sustainability Network and VENALU. Together we aim to raise awareness for the fact that a digital future can also be sustainable.

Aktuelles

Impact Repair Café: Reparieren, Upcyceln, 3D-Drucken

Das Repair Café geht in die zweite Runde! Nach der ersten Ausgabe im Frühlingssemester 2026 öffnen wir unsere Werkstatt erneut. Bring mit, was kaputt ist – wir reparieren gemeinsam! Am 15. Oktober heisst es: defekte Alltagsgegenstände reparieren, Elektronikteile zu Schmuck upcyceln, eigene Ersatzteile designen – und dabei Kaffee trinken. Keine Vorkenntnisse nötig!

Donnerstag, 15. Oktober 2026 | 11:00–15:00 Uhr | Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Werkstattraum 302 & Workshopraum 303, Zum Flyer

First Impact Award presented

This year, the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology presented the Impact Award for the first time. The new prize recognises bachelor's and master's theses with an ecological, social, or societal effect. The jury selected Daniela Hager for a platform that connects women in the IT and tech industry, and Raffaele Amplo for a chatbot that prepares the public for participation in energy projects. Read more...

The Agenda 2030 as Goal

The seventeen Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations

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Sustainability as a part of studies

From Smart Living to Circular Energy in VR to digital sustainability, we, at the School of Computer Science and Information Technology are committed to leaning how to apply digital technologies to support a sustainable society. Find out more…

Sustainability in Research 

Our research activities in the field of sustainable digitization aim to include research on how new things can be designed in a more resource-saving, fair and positive way for people and society as a whole. Find out more…

 Activities and Initiatives on Campus Zug-Rotkreuz

Our university campus is located in the heart of the Suurstoffi business hub. In our energy efficient buildings and with our own solar energy power production, we strive to work with students and employees to promote recycling and constantly consider reusable concepts. Find out more…

Mach mit:  Nachhaltigkeit aktiv leben

Impact Program: Your idea, your impact!

Do you have a sustainable project and need support? The Impact Program provides students and employees with funding and advice to help them get their sustainable ideas off the ground.

Impact Award: Show what your thesis can do

Does your bachelor's or master's thesis contribute to sustainable development? Then apply for the Impact Award! We award outstanding theses with prize money of CHF 1,000.

Sustainability survey

Our survey gathers the opinions, wishes, and ideas of students and staff on the topic of sustainability. Here are the results.

Drei paar Hände mit Laptop und Papier am Tisch

Real-world laboratory for digital sustainability

We are looking for innovative project ideas that use digital technologies specifically for ecological and social sustainability.

Blog and News (German only)

In our offices, the number of workplaces equipped with switched power strips is on the rise. Employees can now save energy by completely switching off their screens and computers after work.
Among other things, our employees get a veggie bag for their birthday. It is a sustainable alternative for the plastic bags used in self-service grocery sections.
Water is served in pitchers and glasses in our meetings. This means we use fewer PET bottles and produce less waste to throw away or recycle.
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This is how anti-food-waste works: after lunchtime, our Foodstoffi restaurant offers surplus meals on the “Too Good To Go” app.

Sustainable start-ups from the Department of Computer Science and Information Technologty

Impact Team

The Impact Team is committed to sustainability in all areas of the department. It works on interdisciplinary projects, raises awareness of sustainability issues, and develops initiatives to promote commitment to a sustainable future.

Committed to Making Impact – our interdisciplinary team

Join the Impact Team: Would you like to contribute to sustainable development? Then sign up and become part of the Impact Team!

The icons used for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are from the United Nations. More information: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment.