1. College of Sustainability
To promote sustainability education more systematically, Tsinghua University began preparations for the "College of Sustainability" in 2022, which was officially approved by the Ministry of Education in August 2024. The College has a "Net-Zero Governance and Talent Development Center," responsible for promoting the "Net-Zero Green Collar Talent Cultivation Center" project of the Ministry of Environment and the National Environmental Research Institute. This center conducts on-campus and off-campus sustainability education promotion, carbon inventory practical training, net-zero transition capacity building courses and certification planning, and deepens the connection between university operations and industry practice. Currently, the "College of Sustainability" offers a "Master of Science in Sustainability Technology Program" and an "Institute for Sustainable Management and Climate Policy" to cultivate interdisciplinary professionals in sustainable development.
2. Sustainability-related learning programs and courses
(1)Sustainability Core Curriculum 1: Sustainability Development and Environmental Management Program
Tsinghua University offers a "Sustainable Development and Environmental Management Credit Program," allowing students to freely choose courses across departments to cultivate sustainable development talents with expertise in environmental management. The program's curriculum focuses on areas such as climate change, environmental policy, and resource management, enhancing students' employability and contributing to the nation's progress towards sustainable development.
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(2)Sustainability Core Curriculum II: Energy Technology and Sustainable Society Credit Program
Since the Industrial Revolution, with machines replacing human labor, the energy supply has become an indispensable element for the operation of an economy and society. Energy consumption and a country's economic growth are often directly proportional. The development and use of energy also cause environmental damage and pollution. Furthermore, some energy resources stored on Earth, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, will eventually be depleted. To address future energy shortages, seeking alternative energy sources, developing energy-saving equipment, and protecting the ecological environment are crucial issues for sustainable development.
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(3)Sustainability Core Curriculum Ⅲ: Advanced Energy Research Credit Program
This university-wide graduate program combines the teaching and research resources of the College of Engineering, the College of Nuclear Science and Engineering, and the College of Electrical and Computer Science. It systematically teaches and researches subjects such as "Energy-Saving Technology," "Renewable and New Energy Technology," "Energy Technology and Environmental Impact," "Energy Economics and Society," "Energy and Global Change," "Management of Green Industries and Products," "Energy Policy," and "Energy-Related Professional Technologies." Its purpose is to cultivate a comprehensive and professional human resource base for the nation in the field of energy, to implement the national vision and strategy for sustainable development, the conclusions of the National Science and Technology Conference, and the goal of cultivating cross-disciplinary green technology talents, in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
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(4)Sustainability-Related Programs and Courses
Nearly 40% of Tsinghua University's courses are related to sustainable development, demonstrating that the university's curriculum design is gradually aligning with international sustainability education standards. The university actively integrates faculty expertise and educational resources across departments and colleges, establishing numerous sustainability-related credit programs and encouraging students across disciplines to take these courses and broaden their sustainability perspectives. In the future, the university will continue to promote the offering of specialized courses focusing on different SDGs by various departments, prioritize subsidies for faculty communities to discuss sustainability issues, and support curriculum design that aligns with all aspects of sustainability development, cultivating students into core talents with interdisciplinary professional capabilities who can lead society towards a sustainable future.
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