2nd Maritime Makerspace (Sustainability - Life Below Water)

28/04/2025 - 26/05/2025 | Cologne, Germany | teff Event

Are you a student, lecturer or teacher and want to deepen your knowledge of sustainability? Are you interested in sustainable development and want to actively engage with the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) “Life Below Water”? Then the Maritime Makerspace is just right for you!

Rhine Station in Cologne

What can you expect from the Makerspace?

During the Makerspace, you will learn

  • how to collaboratively develop solutions for teaching sustainability through international cooperation,
  • how climate change is linked to the topic of water and what challenges and opportunities arise from it,
  • how to use 3D printing specifically and effectively in the classroom to teach sustainability topics in a practical and illustrative way,
  • how to inspire students and make the topic of sustainability tangible and relatable, especially in the context of water, and, of course,
  • all about the central role of the SDG “Life Below Water” in protecting bodies of water and their ecosystems.

How does it work?

The makerspace combines virtual learning, practical applications, and final reflection, divided into 3 phases:

Phase 1: Virtual learning

28 April & 05 May

In this first phase, you will meet online with the other participants. Together, you will be introduced to the topic of “Sustainability and Life Below Water”. While working in groups, you will develop ideas for teaching and learning units that will later serve as the basis for your projects.

Phase 2: On-site work in Cologne

12 - 14 May

In the second phase, you will travel to Cologne (see below if you are eligible for funding!) where exciting activities await you:

  • exploring the city and the University of Cologne,
  • further development and implementation of your projects with a school class, as well as
  • participation in a practice-oriented 3D printing workshop.

Phase 3: Online reflection and follow-up

19 & 26 May

In the final phase, all participants meet online once again to reflect on your experiences, discuss the results of the projects and to exchange ideas on how to apply what you have learned in your job or studies.

Please do not make any non-refundable bookings until you have received a final confirmation from us!

Please note: Expenses for travel and accomodation can be covered for 1-2 participants from the following institutions (teff partners):

If you belong to another institution, you can of course still participate, but will need to finance your stay in and travels to Cologne yourself. 

Of course, we are also looking forward to students from the University of Cologne and colleagues from schools in and around Cologne!

We are looking forward to welcoming you on “our” river Rhine!

Questions?

For questions about the Maritime Makerspace, please contact Moritz Langer at maritime-makerspace@uni-koeln.de.

For general questions about the organization or teff funding (e.g. accommodation, travel costs), email teacher-academy@uni-koeln.de.

Take a look at the recap of the 1st Maritime Makerspace

19/08/2024 - 16/09/2024

Interested?

Apply here until March 31, 2025. 

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