Wubbo Ockels School for Energy & Climate taking off at House of Connections
In a momentous event the UG’s Wubbo Ockels School for Energy & Climate officially kicked-off during the highly anticipated House of Connections Opening.
Wubbo Ockels, a pioneering Dutch astronaut and advocate for sustainability, dedicated his life to promoting a greener world. The official opening of the Wubbo Ockels School at the opening of the House of Connections stands as a testament to his vision. Both Cisca Wijmenga and Lorenzo Squintani, director of the Wubbo Ockels school referred to Wubbo’s three principles during the opening ceremony; 1) We are all astronauts of spaceship Earth, 2) Optimism about sustainability is a responsibility, and 3) A focus on sustainability is not less, but different and much more fun.