MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon.
Projects
Research and education initiatives across Europe.
Key Metrics
What We Have Achieved So Far
Project-level progress indicators across the full portfolio. The number of cards follows the number of active projects.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENERGIA
2-year learning spiral
continuous education pathway from primary school to upper secondary level on energy, circular economy, and resources.
ENVIHEI
5 universities
student-centered sustainability learning materials aligned with GreenComp.
SUMA
2-year program
dual-degree master model supporting sustainable materials transformation skills.
MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENERGIA
2-year learning spiral
continuous education pathway from primary school to upper secondary level on energy, circular economy, and resources.
ENVIHEI
5 universities
student-centered sustainability learning materials aligned with GreenComp.
SUMA
2-year program
dual-degree master model supporting sustainable materials transformation skills.
MOSATechnology & InnovationEducationCommunity ImpactSustainability & Environment
Montanuni Outdoor Science Activities
2024 - Ongoing
MOSA connects university research with hands-on outdoor learning. Along a newly created nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon, participants explore biodiversity, circular economy, renewable resources, and carbon-related applications through interactive stations.
Target: Pupils, students, teachers, and the interested public
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University teams, schools, and local public stakeholders
The initiative builds practical sustainability awareness and supports direct knowledge transfer between research, education, and society.
SAFESustainability & EnvironmentCommunity ImpactEducation
Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Explained
2024 - Ongoing
SAFE develops a living lab for social health, biodiversity, and sustainable resource use. The approximately 1.5-hectare site at Montanuniversität Leoben links research and practice through education paths, forest adaptation measures, and biodiversity demonstrators.
Target: Researchers, industry, policy makers, practitioners, and local communities
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University-led living lab collaboration with regional stakeholders
Creates a regional flagship platform for exchange between research, industry, and society while strengthening climate-resilient land-use knowledge.
ENERGIAEducationSustainability & EnvironmentCommunity Impact
ENERGIA – Shaping the energy and resource transition together
2026 - 2028
ENERGIA develops an innovative education programme for the Carinthia–Styria future region (Area Süd). Together with schools, companies, and education partners, RIC Leoben guides pupils through a two-year learning spiral on renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable resource use following an experience–understand–shape approach.
Target: Pupils from primary school to upper secondary level, schools, educators, and regional education partners
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: PMS Group GmbH, RAG Austria AG, regional schools, and additional education stakeholders in the Carinthia–Styria region
Strengthens energy, sustainability, and STEM competencies, builds a continuous education pathway from primary school to university level, and publishes learning materials as Open Educational Resources for long-term school use while promoting gender-sensitive STEM participation.
ENVIHEIEducationSustainability & Environment
Student-Centered Learning for Environmental Sustainability at HEIs
Dec 2024 - Nov 2026
ENVIHEI develops student-centered educational materials to integrate GreenComp sustainability competences into technical and engineering higher education.
Target: Educators and master students
Coordinator: Universidad de Leon (Spain)
Partners: Aalborg Universitet, Politechnika Slaska, Universiteit Hasselt, Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria)
Future professionals gain practical green competences and educators receive modern learning resources for sustainability-focused teaching.
SUMAEducationSustainability & Environment
International Master on Sustainable Materials
Jan 2021 - Dec 2027
SUMA is a dual-degree, 120 ECTS international master program preparing materials experts for sustainable value-chain transformation.
Target: Master students
Coordinator: KU Leuven (Belgium)
Partners: Montanuniversität Leoben (Austria) and partner universities in Italy and Spain
Contributes skilled graduates for carbon-neutral industry transitions and resource-resilient competitiveness in Europe.