Event: Showcase and Photography Session - Unveiling of the Centre for Innovation in Nature at the University of Cologne, Erftstadt Branch
CEIN Project Update: Innovation and Nature Converge in Erftstadt
The Center for Innovation with Nature (CEIN), a new research and transfer center established by Rhineland Technical University (TH Köln) in Erftstadt, is set to take a significant step forward. On August 19, 2025, the project partners will provide an update on the current planning status of the CEIN at the Council Chamber of the city of Erftstadt.
The CEIN is a hub aimed at fostering knowledge, interaction, and exchange among citizens, students, public and private actors, companies, and scientists. Its focus is on future-proof infrastructures, climate-resilient spaces, sustainable resource management, and new forms of collaboration between science and society.
The event will be attended by prominent figures such as Frank Rock, District Administrator of the Rhein-Erft district, Carolin Weitzel, Mayor of the city of Erftstadt, Ina Brandes, Minister of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Prof. Dr. Gerd Sadowski, Acting Vice-President for Economic and Personnel Administration of TH Köln.
Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to [email protected] if they plan to attend the event. For more detailed information about the speakers, it is recommended to check the official TH Köln event calendar closer to the date or contact TH Köln directly.
The CEIN project is a significant initiative in the Rhineland region, aiming to create immediate, implementable contributions to address climate and structural change in the area through practical and interdisciplinary research and transfer projects. The center's location in Erftstadt further cements the city's position as a hub for innovation and sustainability.
- The CEIN project, situated within the realm of environmental science, is a leading initiative that aims to drive innovations in climate-resilient spaces and sustainable resource management, fostering learning opportunities for citizens, students, and scientists alike.
- At the upcoming event, Minster Ina Brandes of Culture and Science in the State of North Rhine-Westphalia will discuss the role that education and self-development plays in furthering the CEIN's mission to address climate-change and structural change in the local area.
- As a hub for knowledge, interaction, and exchange, the CEIN project embodies the future of research and transfer centers, bridging the gap between science and society, and paving the way for a more sustainable and climate-resilient environment.
