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The energy transition lacks skilled workers - international study information day "StudyGreenEnergy"
For the first time, numerous universities from all over the German-speaking world are organizing a joint virtual information day on climate protection courses.
The fight against global warming can no longer be delayed. There has been a broad consensus among scientists for some time now. Fortunately, this "spark of realization" is increasingly spreading to politicians and other decision-makers, e.g. in the business world. As a result, new emission reduction targets and phase-out scenarios are constantly being defined, especially for fossil-based energy technologies, which are the main drivers of climate change. But that is also part of the story: Alternatives are needed, and they need to be implemented quickly.
The good news is that these alternatives exist and implementation has begun. However, there is a problem, including a lack of the necessary experts. "For the tasks ahead, we need many more highly qualified workers in the technical disciplines relevant to the energy transition," says Klaus Vajen, Professor at the University of Kassel and spokesperson for the University Technical Committee (FAHS) of the German Solar Energy Society (DGS).
International Study Information Day "StudyGreenEnergy":
After the introductory lecture "Become a climate saver - How we can still stop the climate crisis" by network member Volker Quaschning, Professor of Regenerative Energy Systems at HTW Berlin and leading representative of Scientists for Future, there will be an opportunity to discuss with the speaker and other professors from the network. Afterwards, participants will be able to get in touch with universities from Flensburg to Bolzano, from Bern to Vienna to Berlin and find out about the courses on offer. They will gain insights into the respective courses, research activities and laboratories and receive practical information, from the requirements for studying to the diverse career opportunities as an energy engineer.
To the livestream:
https://youtu.be/dwPxDg-wimc
Further information:
https://www.studygreenenergy.eu/