TREE

Transformation (Er)leben und (Er)lernen

The primary goal of Transformation (Er)leben und (Er)lernen (TREE) is to foster and enhance transformative approaches in teaching, research, and practice at the University of Hohenheim. Our main focus is to establish a community of practice for transformative teaching and multiplication of transformational knowledge on campus. We are enthusiastic about collaborating with numerous individuals in the project's activities and welcome those who wish to contribute and shape them.

The project goals:

  • Establish a network of stakeholders interested in transformative teaching in Hohenheim.
  • Build skills in transformative teaching methods.
  • Research and document the applied methods and approaches.
  • Action and learning across status groups!

Throughout the two years we will offer method trainings for lecturers, staff and students.

The project includes two new modules: one in the summer semester “Exploring Regional Transformations through Utopias” and a second one in the winter semester "Enacting Local Transformation in the Agri-Food System."


Module: Exploring Regional Transformations through Utopias

Regional Transformation through Utopias: A cycling excursion


Tree News

Discover the Hohenheim Gardens in a Playful Way! [06.03.2025]

How can we inspire children to connect with nature and sustainability? more


Wrapping Up: Enacting Local Transformation in the Agri-Food System! [05.03.2025]

We’ve successfully completed the first round of teaching our module Enacting Local Transformation in the Agri-Food System!more


First T.R.E.E. method school! [17.02.2025]

Community building for a culture of sustainabilitymore


Teaching in Dialogue: [13.02.2025]

Transformation through Embodiment - The Bicycle as a Didactic Toolmore


Enacting Local Transformation in the Agri-Food System: Our New Course in Action [02.09.2024]

Our new module, Enacting Local Transformation in the Agri-Food System, empowers students to drive positive change in the food system through hands-on projects and collaboration with University-related initiatives. more


New Blog Post [08.08.2024]

Read the blog post from a participant of the "Exploring Regional Transformations through Utopias” module.more


Greenfluencer of the Week [12.07.2024]

Anna Struth is Hohenheim's Greenfluencer of the week.more


Open Day! [27.06.2024]

Come visit our Transformative Teaching Stand at this year's Open Day at the University of Hohenheim!more



Funded By

The project is funded by Stiftung Innovation für Hochschullehre as part of the Freiraum, which provides support for innovative teaching approaches.

The project was initiated by AKN (the sustainability working group), who also provided support in the writing of the proposal.