Green Study Room, Kolej Švehlova












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            On Monday, October 13, a new Green Study Room was opened at Švehlova Dormitory, bringing a
            into the university environment through circular economy, sustainability, and a pleasant s
            and community life.


            The Green Study Rooms project originally began as a bachelor’s thesis by Bc. Andrej Lipan 
            developed thanks to the collaboration between students, Charles University, and the Kokoza

            There are currently two study rooms in operation – one at Otava Dormitory and the newly op
            Švehlova.


            The new space at Švehlovka is not only a place to study but also a center for recycling pl
            Students here, as well as at Otava, can process leftovers from meal preparation and observ

            a 240-liter vermicomposter, they transform into new life for herbs and plants. For those w
            for houseplants, there is equipment available for repotting and swapping pots or seedlings
            room also includes a grow box with a UV light and an aeroponic system for growing herbs an



            The new furniture and fresh design aim to provide students with a space where they feel co

            where learning becomes a more enjoyable part of everyday life. The project was brought to 
            of young people: Julie Toupalová, Michaela Švecová, Lukáš Počinek, Kateřina Vidimová, and 


            The study room officially opened with a workshop on “Food Cycles”, after which its managem
            over to the dormitory council of Švehlova.


            The Green Study Rooms also serve as an educational platform that introduces the principles
            sustainability and circular economy to students of various disciplines, helping them carry
            their future professional practice.


            Students from student associations or dormitory councils interested in creating a similar
            space at their dormitory can request the project manual from Dr. Petra Innemanová [ MAIL

            "innemanp(zavinac)natur.cuni.cz"] .
            Up-to-date information about workshops, events, and news can be followed on Instagram [ UR
            www.instagram.com/zelena_studovna/p/DPgAwCIjdIi/"] or through university communication cha

            anyone who would like to organize their own workshop or student gathering, the doors of th
            Room are open!
            Thanks to financial support from the projects Green Skills at CU (NPO_UK_MSMT-2114/2024-4)

            Sustainable Project Management with Kokoza (2024-1-CZ01-KA154-YOU-000239410), and through 
            Charles University, it was possible to completely renovate the floors, walls, and furnishi
            at Švehlova Dormitory.