Starting university in a new country can be exciting, but it can also bring challenges. This interactive workshop invites international students to explore topics of diversity, inclusion, and discrimination in an open and respectful environment. Together, we will reflect on different perspectives, share experiences (if you wish), and discuss how diversity shapes everyday life at HAW Kiel. The workshop also introduces the role of the Diversity Officer and the support services available for students who have experienced discrimination or have questions about equal opportunities and inclusion. Whether you would like to learn more about your rights, connect with fellow students, or simply listen to others' experiences, you are warmly welcome. The session aims to create a safer space for dialogue, mutual understanding, and empowerment. No prior knowledge is required, and participation in discussions is always voluntary.

Why do some people behave in a more sustainable manner than others? Are wealth levels or infrastructure availability, e.g. good bicycle paths, always the root cause? Or are there some deeper underlying attitudes and values concerning sustainable behaviour that lie at the base and may be subconsciously directing our biases towards the topic of sustainability. This short lecture seeks to address these questions by exploring several potential origins of sustainable behaviour. It is part of an ongoing study that analyses how shifts in attitudes and values shape our sustainable behaviour and perception by correlating datasets from two large international organizations: The Environmental Performance Index and the IMD’s World Competitiveness Yearbook.