This is a growing collection of reflections on the events, talks, and everyday moments that shape my understanding of sustainability. It’s a space to share what I’m learning, noticing, and exploring as our world evolves. I hope these brief entries inspire curiosity and connection along the way.

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Franklin Earns 98/99 Green Rating from The Princeton Review

Franklin University Switzerland has once again distinguished itself on the global stage, earning an extraordinary Green Rating of 98 out of 99 in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition. This honor places Franklin among the world’s most sustainability-driven universities and celebrates the institution’s long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility, social awareness, and innovative, hands-on learning.

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Welcome to our First MAST partners for Summer 2027

Franklin University Switzerland’s Master of Arts in Sustainability and Transformation (MAST) prepares students to tackle today’s environmental and social challenges through a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world experience. Launching in Fall 2026, the program culminates in an immersive third-semester placement with partners such as Hugo Boss, EOS Social Responsibility Solutions, and the R.I.S.E. Foundation — giving students the chance to apply their skills directly within organizations driving sustainable change.

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First-Year Students Dive Into Postfossil Cities Simulation

Franklin University Switzerland recently marked an important step in its sustainability-focused, experiential learning approach by independently offering the postfossilCities Simulation for the first time. On October 1st, first-year students engaged in this innovative, research-based workshop — a rare educational experience typically reserved for select institutions — gaining firsthand insight into the complexities of building climate-neutral societies through collaboration, negotiation, and systems thinking.

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The Green Office

The FUS Green Office is the university’s hub for sustainability action, created to strengthen and coordinate initiatives across the entire Franklin community. Led by students and connected to the international Green Office Movement, FUS GO works through five key branches—operations, events, education and research, external affairs, and communications—to develop meaningful projects and promote a more sustainable campus culture. As the only Green Office recognized at both a Swiss and an American university, it reflects Franklin’s unique commitment to shaping a more responsible and resilient future.

Upcoming Sustainability Talk

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 18:30, Nielsen Auditorium February,

Join us for an inspiring edition of Sustainability Talks, where we explore the evolving relationship between humans and the planet we call home. This session, Perspectives on the Human-Earth Relationship, invites us to reflect on the ways our choices, technologies, and cultural values shape the future of Earth’s ecosystems. Together, we’ll delve into fresh insights, emerging challenges, and the opportunities we share in building a more sustainable world.

Speakers: Ursula Biemann, Artist, Curator, Theorist

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Master of Arts in Sustainability and Transformation (MAST)

Become the kind of leader the future needs.
Franklin University Switzerland’s Master of Arts in Sustainability and Transformation (MAST) is designed for those who refuse to accept the status quo and are ready to create meaningful, lasting change. At a time when the world faces interconnected challenges—from climate disruption to widening social inequities—the MAST program empowers you with new ways of thinking, collaborating, and leading.

Rooted in Franklin’s global liberal arts tradition and enriched with contemporary sustainability practices, MAST offers a deeply interdisciplinary learning experience. Through immersive retreats, hands-on projects, and courses that bridge theory with real-world problem-solving, you will develop the capabilities to navigate complexity and drive transformation across sectors. Whether your path leads to policy, education, business innovation, or community impact, this program equips you with the mindset and tools to make a difference.

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Awards

Green Award by Princeton