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As a student at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), you can engage in climate and sustainability issues in many ways. We guide you through your options and help you get started.
Actory
Would you like to learn more about sustainability in general? Then Actory is the place for you. All students are welcome at Actory, even if you are not participating in Actory's courses.
What is Actory?
Actory is a space for sustainable engagement: a playground, a workshop, a laboratory and a community for students who want to further sustainable change in the real world – both on a small scale and in the long term.
Through Actory, students from the University of Copenhagen and other universities are invited to collaborate across disciplines to create, initiate, and implement sustainability activities. These activities can be both internal to the University of Copenhagen and related to society.
Actory was established by the University of Copenhagen and byStudents and is located in Studenterhuset at Købmagergade 52, Copenhagen.
In the following sections, you can read more about two of Actory's initiatives for you:
STIMULUS – Green student workshops across disciplines
STIMULUS is a series of events for students interested in sustainability.
Students from all faculties and disciplines are welcome to sign up. At each event, three subject experts will give presentations that will form the basis for your discussions, questions and collaboration.
As a participant, you can look forward to:
- gaining exclusive insights from researchers
- sharing your knowledge and experiences with other students
- enjoying a free meal in inspiring surroundings.
Through your conversations and shared reflections, you will foster new connections and ideas that enhance the academic and societal approach to sustainable solutions.
Where and when is the next workshop?
Actory holds six STIMULUS events annually. They all take place at Studenterhuset and are announced on an ongoing basis.
You can stay up to date on the next STIMULUS workshop via Actory and our event calendar.
OpenInnovation – Create sustainable solutions across disciplines
OpenInnovation is the University's interdisciplinary hackathon. In this weekend event, students from the University of Copenhagen, the Copenhagen Business School (CBS) and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) work together in teams to develop sustainable ideas. The ideas must solve a real challenge that a Danish business presents to you and your team.
At OpenInnovation, you can look forward to:
- receiving feedback from experts
- meeting new collaborators
- working actively with green transition.
Who can participate in OpenInnovation?
All students can apply – you just need to be interested in thinking outside the box and working as part of a team.
When is the next event?
OpenInnovation 2026 will take place on 20, 21, 22 and 26 February.
Student associations
You can pursue your interest in climate and sustainability – and find social and academic communities – in our many student associations.
Green Student Society – UCPH's community for green students
The Green Student Society (GSS) is the University of Copenhagen's green network, where you can meet students from all disciplines to discuss sustainable initiatives and activities – from urban gardens and film screenings to campaigns and events.
There are many opportunities: participate in the monthly meeting, the ‘Green Wednesday’ working meetings or share your own ideas.
Visit the Green Student Society on Instagram and become part of the community
All student associations on climate and sustainability
See a list of all the University's green student associations on the Studenterhuset website and find the one that suits you best.
Go to the list of student associations on climate and sustainability (in Danish)
UCPH One Planet Board
As a student, you can also become a member of the University of Copenhagen's council for climate and environmental sustainability, UCPH One Planet Board, when seats become vacant.