We are oikos Graz

oikos Graz is a student-led non-profit organization founded in 2002, with a focus on sustainability, responsible leadership, and sustainable economics, based in Graz. As a non-profit organization, we rely on a strong foundation of volunteers from various academic backgrounds. What unites us is the shared drive to create a more sustainable economy and responsible businesses. We do not only concentrate on the economic sector but also strive to promote sustainability in all areas where there is a need. Together, we shape the academic world for a more sustainable future.

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Become an oikee and be part of the change

Our planet and the environment are dear to you? You are burning to contribute in creating a more sustainable future economy? You love to think outside the box and are ready to look at the subject of sustainability from different angles? You have some spare time and energy next to your studies?Then becoming an oikee is exactly what you are looking for.

Being an oikee means making a difference, regardless of your academic background. We value diversity and multidisciplinarity. Every member of oikos Graz is making an impact while doing what they love or know best. Positive side-effect – through our hands-on projects and the broad range of coaching programms, oikees develop important skills that they will benefit from throughout their whole career.

Get in touch with us and find out more about the various ways you can be part of oikos Graz!

Or bECOME AN OIKOS GRAZ FRIEND

oikos Graz is a not-for-profit organization and oikees do all their work voluntary. However, for some projects we need means to pay for promotion, room reservations, speakers and their travel costs and other event-related spendings. Thanks to the great support of our partners, we are able to continue our work with high professionalism and success.

If you want to become our partner or support us with a donation, feel free to reach out to us via finance@graz.oikos-international.org or make a direct transfer via IBAN: AT71 2081 5000 4388 3792 (oikos Graz – Studierende für Nachhaltigkeit).

WE ARE PART OF
OIKOS INTERNATIONAL

oikos Graz is part of the global network of oikos International. Since the first oikos group was founded in St. Gallen in 1987, oikos International has been involved in projects for a sustainable economy worldwide. As an umbrella organization, oikos International has supported and promoted the network since its founding in Switzerland in 1998. Today, local oikos groups are driving the change towards sustainable leadership around the world. The network’s student change agents work to transform management and business education in 39 local groups in over 20 countries worldwide. With over 1.000 active members and over 10.000 alumni from all over the world every year, the network forms a strong community.

What we do

The projects and events are intended to raise awareness and provide information about sustainable alternatives to contemporary problems. Through a strong presence of oikos Graz at universities and schools in the form of various events, lectures, workshops, webinars, film evenings, challenges, ReThinkFestivals, and recently a sustainability week and other activities, the organization tries to foster an early understanding of the complex ecological, social and economic challenges of the 21st century. To achieve this, we are in close contact with the University of Graz and other schools and local organizations.