Teaching

IGCS is dedicated to equipping young talents with sustainability knowledge through initiatives like the annual interdisciplinary Summer and Winter Schools. These two-week programs focus on IGCS’s key areas and include lectures, discussions, group work, and field trips. Winter Schools are held at IIT Madras in February/March, while Summer Schools take place at a German partner university in June/July, with scholarships provided for up to 30 selected participants.

IGCS Summer Schools

The Summer School takes place at one German partner university in June / July. The schools are held under the motto of one of our IGCS focus areas and are organized by the respective area coordinators and their partners. The itinerary is about two weeks long and consists of lectures, discussions, group work and field trips. Up to 30 selected candidates are supported with a scholarship that covers travel expenses and a lump sum.

IGCS Winter Schools

The Winter Schools take place at IIT Madras in Chennai, India, in February / March. The schools are held under the motto of one of our IGCS focus areas and are organized by the respective area coordinators and their partners. The itinerary is about two weeks long and consists of lectures, discussions, group work and field trips. Up to 30 selected candidates are supported with a scholarship that covers travel expenses and a lump sum.

IGCS-motan Workshops

The IGCS-motan collaborative efforts are dedicated to helping students from Indian and German academic institutions to develop and foster sustainable ideas. This workshop is a continuation of our joint vision: incorporate innovative and sustainable ideas generation in interdisciplinary research, teaching, training, and exchange in the area of sustainable development.

IGCS in  Delegation from India to Germany: Networking Event

Higher Education and Research Management – Delegation from India to Germany: Networking Event, 12 September 2024, Berlin. Dr. Fabian Falter, Strategy India at RWTH Aachen University and Lisa Van Aalst, Project Coordinator Indo-German Centre for Sustainability (IGCS) were invited to participate at a networking event hosted by DAAD German Academic Exchange Service and DWIH New […]

IGCS in DAAD Global Centres Conference

The IGCS Team, with Post-docs Dr. Mozhiarasi Velusamy and Lukas Paul Loose, IGCS Project Coordinator Lisa Van Aalst and IGCS Associate Researcher Christoph Woiwode participated in the midterm conference of the Global Centres.

IGCS Summer School 2024 Kicks-off

We kicked off another iteration of our flagship program, the IGCS Summer School 2024, hosted by RWTH Aachen University in the beautiful city of #Aachen, #Germany. Each year, we handpick 30 outstanding international applicants—15 from German universities and 15 from Indian universities—to learn, discuss, and collaborate on critical topics related to the environment, sustainability, and […]

IGCS to be at RWTH Aachen’s Go Abroad Week

Do you want to broaden your horizons and bolster your career opportunities? Would you like to go abroad but still have questions regarding requirements, options, and funding? No problem: RWTH Aachen University’s International Office is hosting the annual Go Abroad Week from October 23 to 27, 2023! For more information on the Go Abroad Week, […]

IGCS-motan Workshop 2023 Application Deadline Extended

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED Have you always had ideas on how to revolutionize the way we work and live with plastics in a sustainable way? Then take part in our #SustainabilityChallenge: ‘Reduce | Re-Use | Recycle | Recover: From Waste to Wonder: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Innovation in the Plastics Industry of Tomorrow’ and make a […]

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Experience Testimonials

IGCS serves as a platform for research and academic exchange for Masters students, Doctoral candidates, and Scientists. Since its inception in 2010, we have facilitated exchange of more than 1000 scholars from German and Indian academic institutions who are dedicated in contributing towards climate science. The Experience Report Series celebrates our alumni and their success under IGCS.

Publications

The IGCS actively contributes to the exchange of knowledge by facilitating collaboration between students and researchers, aiming to generate innovative solutions for sustainability. Research is one of the core pillars of IGCS and is reflected in a wide array of our activities and events. present a research brief from our alumni, offering insights into the key areas where our efforts are focused.