The conference “Sustainability in higher education: between transformation and vibe shifts” took place on September 21-23 at the Free University of Berlin. International experts from academia, higher education institutions, politics, and civil society discussed the future of sustainable universities. Prof. Partzsch opened the conference with the keynote address “From Good Vibes to Real Change: Power for Sustainability in Higher Education.” She called on attendees to step outside their comfort zones and bring about real change toward greater sustainability.