Learning Material

The Education Centre at the Bioeconomy Science Hub is a platform dedicated to making the bioeconomy accessible to everyone. As part of the University of Hohenheim’s commitment to sustainability education, it offers a wide range of learning resources developed for schools, universities, farmers, and the general public. Many of these materials are based on university-led research and projects, while others are curated from trusted third-party sources.

Key Features:

  • Multilingual Learning Resources
    Most materials are available in both German and English, ensuring accessibility for a broad, international audience. Topics include:
    • Sustainable bioeconomy principles
    • Circular bioeconomy concepts
    • Agroforestry and land-use systems
      • Diverse Formats and Open Access
        The Centre offers content in a variety of formats—videos, PowerPoint presentations, infographics, MOOCs, books, and more. Nearly all resources are freely available and intended for a wide range of users, including students, educators, researchers, policy makers, NGOs, and lifelong learners.
      • Interdisciplinary Approach
        By combining knowledge from agriculture, economics, environmental science, and beyond, the materials promote a well-rounded understanding of how the bioeconomy works and why it matters for a sustainable future.

      Stay Updated:

      New educational resources from ongoing projects are added regularly!

      Want to contribute?

      We are gathering regularly new bioeconomy-related educational materials to share with a wider audience. If you have a resource you'd like to submit, please send an email to Lina Mayorga with the following information about your material. This will help us categorize and evaluate the resource effectively.

      1. Resource Description
      2. Target Audience
      3. Resource Format
      4. Language
      5. Access Information
      6. Topic Categories (Field of Science)
      7. Development Context
        • In which context was the resource developed? (e.g., specific project, educational module, research initiative)
      8. Usage Restrictions
        • Are there any usage restrictions? (e.g., free access, subscription required, limited sharing)

      Now, explore our educational resources. Click on the audience group that applies to you to find tailored resources and start exploring the world of bioeconomy.

      General Information

      Here you will find learning materials that provide an initial overview of the topic of bioeconomy and are suitable for a general introduction to the subject. Do you have no prior knowledge or only rudimentary knowledge and would like to deepen your knowledge? Then you have come to the right place.

      School

      Do you work with students and want to teach them about the topic of bioeconomy? Here you will find the right learning materials for your lessons.

      Are you a student looking for materials for your presentation? Here you will find what you are looking for!

      Higher Education

      Would you like to expand your pool of materials and are looking for suitable information for your students? Take a look here and discover content and formats that can inspire you in your own teaching.

      Are you studying “something that has to do with bioeconomics” or even something completely unrelated and would like to expand or build up your specialist knowledge? Then you've come to the right place.

      Agriculture

      Do you work in agriculture, run your own farm, or would you like to work in this sector in the future and are looking for information on the bioeconomy? Here you will find what you are looking for.