TU Brunswick Hosts 'Automotive Circular Economy' Summer School
The Technical University of Brunswick is hosting the first 'Automotive Circular Economy' Summer School from September 8 to 12 at the Joint Campus Wolfsburg. This event aims to foster sustainable automotive production by bringing together students from diverse disciplines.
The Summer School will delve into the profound transformation of the automotive industry, focusing on keeping materials in the cycle for as long as possible. Participants will explore which materials are best suited for recycling and reduced resource consumption. They will also examine economic effects along the value chain, from raw materials to recycling.
Students will learn how to design vehicle components for easier repair and recycling, and efficient disassembly methods. The Summer School serves as a model for the Ecoversity strategy, promoting interdisciplinary work for sustainable solutions. The event will feature interactive workshop formats, experiments, guest lectures, and excursions to regional companies.
Supported by the Technical University of Brunswick, OHLF e.V., Ostfalia University, the Fraunhofer Center for Circular Economy in Mobility CCEM, Volkswagen, the city of Wolfsburg, and other partners, the Summer School seeks to foster innovation addressing global challenges in automotive sustainability. The development of the Joint Campus Wolfsburg is a strategic goal of the city of Wolfsburg to strengthen the region as a research and training location for the circular economy.
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