Viadrina takes part in World Cleanup Day in Frankfurt (Oder)

As part of our European university alliance ERUA, students, staff, and local communities come together twice a year to take action for the environment. Around World Environment Day in June and the World Cleanup Day in September, ERUA universities organize cleanup events on their campuses, in nearby parks, along riversides or beaches, and in their cities.

The European University Viadrina is once again taking part in World Cleanup Day this year. Employees, students and local communities are invited to take part in the cleanup on 19 September 2025 on the Ziegenwerder from 4 pm. Rubbish bags and gloves will be provided. The meeting point is at the wooden bridge to Ziegenwerder. The campaign is being organised in collaboration with the IMD Labor Oderland and the DRK-Kreisverband Märkisch-Oder-Havel-Spree e.V. and supported by the Student Council of the Faculty of Cultural Studies. 

Keep an eye on your university's social media channels where the dates and times of all local ERUA cleanup events will be announced! Expected schedule:

16.09.2025 Mykolas Romeris University – University Campus
19.09.2025 European University Viadrina – Island of Ziegenwerder
14.10.2025 Paris 8 University – University Campus
16.10.2025 New Bulgarian University – University Campus
16.10.2025 SWPS University – City Centre
18.10.2025 University of Macerata – City Centre

These initiatives are simple, hands-on opportunities to contribute to sustainability, strengthen community, and raise awareness of the global challenges we face. They also connect directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13: Climate Action.

Soon, an interactive map will showcase all ERUA Cleanups, making visible how our alliance is connected through shared commitment and action. Thank you for being a part of this.