Global Responsibility Projects

Global Responsibility combines internationalization with third mission in order to spread and transfer the knowledge generated by the University of Cologne in our local, regional and global networks and contribute to global change. Global Responsibility expresses thereby an attitude, which defines the role and the motivation of a university to act globally. It emphazises that all actions have a global impact which every individual should be aware of. It is the task of a university to generate and spread knowledge in order to overcome outdated concepts and raise global awareness.

The UoC sees its research and teaching – embedded within the UN Sustainable Development Goals – in global responsibility for shaping the development of science and education, society, and living conditions. Active participation in European and Global networks strengthens its global impact, contributes to shaping the higher education and living landscapes and provides impulses and global competence also for local activities and initiatives. This brings with it a responsibility to continuously develop one’s own institution, which is promoted through competent participation in all areas addressed.

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SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 4 · Quality Education
SDG 7 · Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequality
SDGs · 13 · 14 · 15 · Protecting the Biosphere
SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and strong Institutions
SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals
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3 · Good Health and Well-Being

"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"

(c) United Nations

Erasmus+ Mobility Togo & Cameroon

Erasmus+ student and research exchange programs with the University of Lomé in Togo and the University of Dschang, Cameroon

4 · Quality Education

Quality Education is of critical importance because of its transformative effects on the other SDGs. Sustainable development hinges on every child receiving a quality education. When children are offered the tools to develop to their full potential, they become productive adults ready to give back to their communities and break the cycle of poverty. Education enables upward socioeconomic mobility.

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education...

...and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all" (c) UN

DaF Remotely

German as a Foreign Language (DaF) online course and examination structures in Herat, Afghanistan

ProGRANT

Proposal Writing for Research Grants

S.U.C.RE

The academic needs of refugee/migrant students and scholars

UNAM Networking Series

Namibian Innovative Research Management Structures

ViTraLiP

Virtual Transnational Linguistic Project

5 · Gender Equality

Gender equality is a human right. It is also a precondition for realizing all goals in the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. We cannot miss out the crativity, wisdom and commitment of half the population if we want to create a liveable future for everyone.

"Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls"

LegalLead

Building up Law Clinics in Iraq and Tunisia

7 · Affordable and Clean Energy

"Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all"

(c) United Nations

BaSEF Egypt

Building a Sustainable Energy Future – an Egyptian-German Cooperation

H-2-Markets

Building a Hydrogen Industry Network through Education and Collaboration

8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth

"Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable…

… economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all" (c) United Nations

LEAD!

During the DAAD Scholarship Program "Leadership for Africa", scholarship holders participate in a series of lectures and workshops at the University of Cologne.

Career Service International

Supporting international students' career development and opportunities. The Career Service International is funded in the scope of the FIT measures by the DAAD.

UNAM Networking Series

Namibian Innovative Research Management Structures

9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive…

… and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation" (c) United Nations

ACCENT

Accessible Entrepreneurship – Empowerment for Global Futures

ADENIN Morocco

Entrepreneurship and Internationalization

MENA-Preneurs

Technology-based Entrepreneurship for Supporting Sustainability in the MENA Region

NiReMaS

Nigerian Innovative Research Management Structures

H-2-Markets

Building a Hydrogen Industry Network through Education and Collaboration

10 · Reduced Inequality

"Reduce inequality within and among countries"

(c) United Nations

ACCENT

Accessible Entrepreneurship – Empowerment for Global Futures

DiaMiGo

Dialog on Migration Governance in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

13 · 14 · 15 · Protecting the Biosphere

13 · Climate Action, 14 · Life below Water, 15 · Life on Land

(c) United Nations

BaSEF Egypt

Building a Sustainable Engery Future – an Egyptian-German Cooperation

Erasmus+ Mobility Togo & Cameroon

Erasmus+ student and research exchange programs with the University of Lomé (Togo) and the University of Dschang (Cameroon)

INGENIoS

Indo-German Network Interaction of Scientists

16 · Peace, Justice and strong Institutions

"Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, …

… provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels" (c) United Nations

LEAD!

During the DAAD Scholarship Program "Leadership for Africa", scholarship holders participate in a series of lectures and workshops at the University of Cologne

DiaMiGo

Dialog on Migration Governance in the Euro-Mediterranean Region

CBA

The Cologne/Bonn Academy in Exile supports scientists who had to flee due to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.

LegalLead

Building up Law Clinics in Iraq and Tunisia

17 · Partnerships for the Goals

Partnerships are the glue for SDG implementation and will be essential to making the Agenda a reality. The International Office's aim is to connect potential partners from Research and Education and strengthen the means of implementation and to build and enhance partnerships with diverse stakeholders.