The information and communication technology sector, including data centres, generates up to 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. This level is comparable to the aviation sector's share. Therefore, the idea of the EU GREEN alliance universities to effectively reduce their carbon footprint through a mailbox cleaning campaign has emerged.
https://upwr.edu.pl/en/news/clean-out-your-inbox-and-save-electricity-686.html
The Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences is a member of the WRO4diglTal consortium, which creates the EDIH – European Digital Innovation Hub. The program developed by the European Commission to coordinate and support the digital transformation of economies aims to increase the level of digitalization in the EU, thereby increasing the competitive advantage of companies and improving the functioning of public administration.
https://upwr.edu.pl/en/news/wro4digltal-and-upwr-for-digital-europe-650.html
The "Modern Didactics Laboratory ROOM 2.21" and the "Chill &S study Greenhouse " a shared space for learning and relaxation at the Biskupin Campus, emerged as the winning projects in the third edition of the UPWr Participatory Budget. The former is a staff initiative, while students proposed the latter.
https://upwr.edu.pl/en/news/upwr-participatory-budget-winning-projects-announced-646.html
