1st Transfer Laboratory

Transferlabor In the project name KlimaPlanReal, the attribute "Real" stands for the implementation of measures and not only for theoretical concepts. The preparation of expert reports forms an essential basis for the assessment of the effects of specific measures and the selection of suitable pilot projects within the framework of the transfer laboratories. Subsequently, innovative approaches are tested on the basis of the recommendations. Relevant university structures such as the administration and the faculties are involved and so-called transformation teams are formed. In learning and transfer workshops of the transformer teams of all universities, obstacles are reflected upon, concepts are further developed and the cooperation partners are integrated into the transfer of experience (see figure below).

Measures implemented by the universities during the first transfer laboratory

Planning for the 1st transfer laboratories began after the Climate Plan was handed over at the end of 2023. The 1st transfer laboratory phase then started in January 2024 and was completed in November 2024.

Hochschule Anhalt

Efficient IT / energy savings in everyday university life

...as a transformation measure in the area of energy

Results of the 1st transfer laboratory

The first transformation team at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences has developed two new sharing offers under the name "Ressourcenkreisel" for the rental and transfer of items and devices. The lending platform is aimed at students and employees, and the sharing platform is aimed at employees only. In addition fact sheets on the topic of energy conservation at university ("Tips and tricks for saving energy at the university") were created and distributed as various print media at the university.

More information on the covered measures

Sub-measure "Cascading use of equipment" and measure "Equipment pool, reuse of equipment": For the implementation of this sub-measure, two online platforms are to be set up to simplify the organisation of the internal transfer or loan of equipment at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. On the one hand, a transfer platform is to be set up for university employees, in which devices that are no longer needed can be voluntarily entered and taken over by other university employees. On the other hand, a lending platform for borrowing equipment for both students and employees will expand the range of sustainable options for using equipment at the HSA. The aim of the measure is to establish the most sustainable use of existing equipment at the HSA, to avoid multiple purchases and thus GHG emissions associated with the entire life cycle of equipment (manufacturing processes, delivery, disposal, etc.). This sub-measure is based on the recommendations of the Inter-University Climate Council. The basis for this can be found in detail in the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Climate Plan in the descriptions of the measures ‘Regenerative Campus 5’ under point 5 and ‘Sustainable Procurement 1 & 2’.
Sub-measure "Communicating sustainability goals - recommendations for action (tips & tricks) for saving energy in everyday university life": The sub-measure aims to communicate striking/interesting facts about energy consumption in everyday university life and potential savings to all university members in an understandable and user-friendly way. This is intended to encourage and motivate all university members to consciously contribute to recognising and implementing existing opportunities to save energy in their work and study environment. The aim is to comprehensively sensitise members of the university to ‘aha effects’ and tips & tricks on the subject and the associated reduction in energy consumption (electricity, heat) in order to ultimately achieve GHG emission reductions. This sub-measure is based on a recommendation of the Inter-University Climate Council. The basis for this can be found in detail in the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Climate Plan in the description under ‘Sustainable procurement 9’.

Contact: Project team of the HS Anhalt

MLU Halle-Wittenberg

Energy efficiency campaign

...as a transformation measure in the area of energy

Results of the 1st transfer laboratory

The MLU's first transfer team identified the Charles Tanford Protein Centre as a pilot building for energy-efficient use and work. In this building, consumption data monitoring with real-time publication on a digital signage monitor was installed in the entrance area and adjustments were made to the thermostats in the offices. Recommendations for saving energy in the laboratory were also developed. In addition, information and awareness-raising programmes were provided in the form of an ideas competition and workshops.

More information on the covered measure

The aim of this measure is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the energy-efficient use of resources, and to reduce cooling and heating capacity and electrical energy consumption
Konkrekte Specific components of the measure include creating incentives for energy-efficient working, intelligent indoor climate systems, LED insect-friendly lighting, efficient use of heating and needs-based use of rooms
You can find more information about this measure in the climate plan of the MLU Halle-Wittenberg (german only) under the name "19. Handlungsanweisungen Energieeffizienz".

Contact: Project team of the MLU

OVGU Magdeburg

Unsealing of parking lots (partial)

... as a combined transformation measure in the areas biodiversity and commuter mobility

Results of the 1st transfer laboratory

The first transformation team at OVGU has developed a concept for the first pilot parking lot areas for unsealing. This concept was handed over to the campus design working group (AG Campusgestaltung) of the K4 department.

More information on the covered measures

Biodiversity: Unsealing of land: The aim of the measure is to unseal the parking areas and convert them into green spaces. Sealing is to be reduced to paths required for infrastructure purposes (for cars, delivery traffic, service providers or emergency services) by lowering kerbs and unsealing. This measure is to be implemented from now until 2028 and will be measured based on the increase in the number of green spaces.
Commuter mobility: Reduction of car parking spaces (successive): Over the next few years, the car parking spaces on the campus are to be gradually reduced. Alternatively, the parking spaces can be used for bicycle parking, green spaces or as places to relax. It is also proposed to create a parking garage or "Park+ Ride" zones. The aim of the measure is to reduce car journeys to the campus and create more space for pedestrians and cyclists.
You can find more information about this measure in the climate plan of the OVGU Magdeburg (german only) under the name "Biodiversität 1" and "Pendelmobilität 2".

Contact: Project team of the OVGU

Hochschule Harz

Bike rental or sharing station

... as a transformation measure in the area of communter mobility

Results of the 1st transfer laboratory

The first transfer team at Harz University of Applied Sciences has developed a preliminary prototype for a bicycle rental station. Concrete framework conditions are being further developed by student projects.

More information on the covered measure

The aim of this measure is to make commuting between the train station and the university easier. In order to design the measure optimally, various bicycle rental providers (and their prices) must first be researched in detail and the mobility behavior of employees and students must be recorded. A survey on usage behavior should ensure that return/parking stations for the bikes are set up at suitable locations. The rental service could possibly be expanded to include e-scooters. The measure is to be implemented within one year. It can tie in with the existing mobility survey, which is carried out every two years.
You can find more information about this measure in the climate plan of the Hochschule Harz (german only) under the name "Pendelmobilität 1".

Contact: Project team HS Harz

Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal

Promoting a more climate-friendly and healthier offering in the canteens through the introduction of climate and health labelling
...as a measure in the field of nutrition.

Results of the 1st transfer laboratory

As part of the first transformation lab, Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences founded the Green Plate working group. This interdisciplinary working group is working in co-operation with the Magdeburg Student Union on the implementation of climate and health labels to promote climate awareness in the area of nutrition. The labels are expected to be officially introduced this spring for the summer semester.

Explanation: Cross-university transfer lab

The transfer lab is described as cross-university because the measure is managed by two different universities over the phase of two transfer labs.

The HS Magdeburg-Stendal will take over the management of the 1st transfer lab phase (12/2023 to approx. 09/2024).
The HS Harz will take over the management of the 2nd transfer lab phase (approx. 10/2024 to 09/2025).

As OVGU Magdeburg has already selected two main transfer laboratories of its own, it is not involved in this measure in a leading but accompanying role, as it covers the third location of the Studentenwerk Magdeburg , has the most university members and the largest canteen.

More information on the covered measure

As part of the KlimaPlanReal research project, Harz University of Applied Sciences (HSH), Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences (h2) and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (OVGU) are endeavouring to promote a more climate-friendly and healthier offering in the canteens through the introduction of climate and health labels for canteen meals from the Magdeburg Student Union. The measure and the ‘Green Plate’ transfer laboratory mark the first of two transfer laboratories that are being carried out in a participatory manner as part of the KlimaPlanReal project at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences. The initiative of the three participating universities aims to promote awareness of climate-friendly and healthy eating by testing labelling systems such as the carbon footprint and health score for dishes. This collaboration takes place in close co-operation with the Magdeburg Student Union.
As part of this initiative, the acceptance of the labels will be evaluated and long-term adjustments in purchasing behaviour will be determined. The focus of the measure is on promoting an ecological and environmentally friendly food culture to support the climate neutrality of the Studentenwerk and the university canteens. The measure was chosen because, as a cross-university initiative, it has a significant impact and is also highly effective externally.
The recommendation of the Inter-University Climate Council on the measure can be found in detail in the Harz University Climate Plan (measure 25) and in the OVGU Magdeburg Climate Plan (nutrition measures 1 and 2). Note: As Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences did not have a university climate council, the measure was expanded within the project together with the ideas from the other two climate plans for the third location of the Magdeburg Student Union. Furthermore, the measure was prioritised by the university management of h2. This means that all three universities associated with the canteens of the Magdeburg Student Union are involved in the overall measure. Further partial measures in the area of nutrition / canteen will be supplemented by the Transferlabor team if necessary.

Contact: Project team of the HS Magdeburg-Stendal