| Aktuellt inom hållbar utveckling vid Chalmers och Göteborgs universitet - GMV:s nyhetsbrev vecka 21 2021 |
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Collaboration for SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthThe University of Gothenburg, as part of the International Association of Universities (IAU), has been asked to take a lead specifically on Sustainable Development Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. Every goal has its lead university, resulting in a global network of universities coordinating different goals. The University of Gothenburg has initiated a “SDG 8 Initiative”, coordinated by GMV, connecting the many nodes at the university who work with various issues within the broad spectrum included in SDG 8, such as centre formations, specific research projects and individual researchers, as well as associated partners in Sweden and internationally. The SDG 8 Initiative is now launching a webinar series starting in June and arranging a research conference in August. Read more below.
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Webinar series on SDG 8 targets – the role of research in reaching sustainable economic growth, full employment and decent work conditions
Earlier this year, the SDG 8 Initiative introduced thematic reviews and discussion papers on the targets of Sustainable Development Goal 8. In a series of three workshops in June, the thematic groups will present drafts of their SDG 8 discussion papers, and suggest areas that are relevant for the implementation of each target. There will be time for discussion and questions, involving all interested researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Chalmers and the associated "satellite" universities in Chile, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Vietnam. 8 June 14.00-16.00
17 June 13.00-16.00
22 June 13.00-16.00
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Save the date: 2021 Gothenburg International Conference on SDG 8
26-27 August 2021, the SDG 8 Initiative at the University of Gothenburg is inviting
international and Swedish researchers to a 2-day conference on Sustainable
Development Goal 8 in the 2030 Agenda. The conference, hosted by the
School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg, is
co-organised by Environment for Development, the department of Sociology and
Work Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Public Health and
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Applications open: The University of Gothenburg's Sustainability Thesis Award, GUSTA
GMV is running third round of the GUSTA Award. GUSTA is a project that recognizes and offers awards and grants to outstanding theses written on sustainable development related topics within the University of Gothenburg. The project addresses all bachelors, magister and masters students in all programmes across the university. The award is meant to motivate students to critically engage with sustainability issues and search for more knowledge towards a sustainable world. Apply no later than 31 August 2021. |
Vilka effekter får medborgardeltagande?
I senaste numret av tidskriften PLAN som ges ut av Föreningen för samhällsplanering presenterar projektet Medborgardeltagandets effekter sina resultat. Flera andra forskare skriver också utifrån egna perspektiv på frågan om medborgardialoger, planering och demokrati. Projektet stöds av Centrum för hållbar stadsutveckling, Urban Futures, vid GMV och har finansierats av Mistra Urban Futures, Formas och Trafikverket.
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Seaspiracy: Researchers ReactNetflix´s documentary Seaspiracy has shocked the public, and brought attention to the devastating environmental and social impacts of industrial overfishing. But it has also sparked controversy, and been accused of muddying the waters around the question ´Is there such a thing as sustainable seafood?´. Watch, re-watch or listen to Seaspiracy: Researchers React with a panel of scientific experts discussing the documentary, providing an informed commentary and more clarity on some of the critical issues that Seaspiracy has brought to the surface. The Live podcast, held 25 May, was organized by the Student Sustainability Hub at GMV, Centre for Sea and Society, and Centre for Collective Action Research, CeCAR.
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Apply for the Renova environmental scholarship 2021
Renova donates a scholarship worth SEK 100,000 to PhD students and young researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg who are working in environmental research relevant to Renova's operations. Apply no later than 31 August 2021.
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Studenter framför idéer och förslag till Göteborgs universitets hållbarhetsmärkning av kurser och program i ny rapport Studentrepresentanter från olika fakulteter på Göteborgs universitet har under fem workshopar arbetat fram idéer och förslag till revideringen av hållbarhetsmärkningen av kurser och program som just nu pågår på universitetet. Arbetet har resulterat i en rapport skriven av Anna Jahre, student sustainability coordinator på GMV och Elin Gunnarsson, gruppens studentrepresentant för Göteborgs universitets studentkårer. Studentgruppen är positiv till integreringen av de Globala målen i märkningen, och föreslår att det ska vara obligatoriskt att kartlägga märkta kurser och program mot Globala målen genom att använda GMV:s verktyg SDG Impact Assessment Tool. Rapporten lyfter även studenternas förslag om en handläggningsordning och hur viktigt det är att kommunicera hållbarhetsmärkningen tydligt till universitetets studenter. Studentmedverkan och kvalitet är andra områden som berörs i rapporten. Är du intresserad av att läsa rapporten, kontakta anna.jahre@gu.se |
Building sciences for peace
This webinar will discuss effects of Colombia´s conflicts on biodiversity and research as well as reflect on how academia can contribute to long-lasting peace. It is arranged by a group of researchers “Ciencias para la paz” (Sciences for peace) including Maria Fernanda Torres, University of Gothenburg. The event is supported by, among others, Forest, Climate, and Livelihood research network (Focali) at GMV. The webinar will be held in Spanish, with English interpretation.
Date and time: 1 June at 16:30
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Workshop: Sustainable Development Goals – Impact Assessment Tool in Education
GMV invites teachers and course and program managers at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers to this workshop to test the SDG Impact Assessment Tool as an opportunity to integrate Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals into a course or study program.
You will receive an introduction to the tool, as well as do practical elements linked to a course or program you teach or are responsible for.
The workshop is practical and interactive in nature. Feel free to go to the SDG-Impact Assessment Tool website to get a little insight into the tool.
- 16 June, at 10.00-12.00 (English)
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- 17 juni, kl 10.00-12.00 (Svenska) Läs mer
Please note: only a few spots left!
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Save the date:
Act Sustainable 2021 November 15–19 The sustainability week Act Sustainable is here again! Book November 15–19 in all your calendars, Chalmers University of Technology's and the University of Gothenburg's sustainability week is back. Once again students, researchers, teachers, and other staff at the universities will have a whole week packed with inspiration, research, and knowledge for sustainable development. If the situation allows, the event will be arranged with physical meetings right here in Gothenburg! Stay tuned for more information soon!
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Efterspelet kring LAS: Hur blir det med omställningen och kompetensförsörjningen i framtiden? Livslångt lärande och kompetensutveckling är viktigt för företagens konkurrenskraft och anställdas möjligheter på framtidens arbetsmarknad. Kopplat till detta pågår just nu omfattande dialog mellan regeringen och parterna kring en förändrad arbetsrätt och ett förstärkt omställningssystem. Seminariet diskuterar förslagen och vad dessa skulle kunna komma att innebära för anställda, företagen, och samhället. Arrangeras av
Centrum för forskning om arbete och sysselsättning tillsammans med Centrum för Global HRM.
Datum och tid: 3 juni kl 13:00-14:50
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Framtidens Göteborg – teknostad, ekostad eller annat?
Frukostwebbinarium: Göteborgs luft- och klimatnätverk, GAC bjuder in till frukostmöte för att diskutera Göteborgs framtida
luftmiljö ur ett brett perspektiv.
Vi diskuterar utvecklingsmöjligheter för staden med fokus på Göteborgs framtida luftmiljö ur ett brett perspektiv. Vi tar avstamp i en presentation över hur stadens luftmiljö har utvecklats historiskt.
Från detta gör vi en utblick över vad vi kan förvänta oss för fortsatt utveckling av luftmiljön och hur det kopplar till den framtida stadsutvecklingen när det gäller stadsplanering och byggande. Vi diskuterar möjligheter utifrån perspektiven stadsplanering, byggande och transporter inklusive de målkonflikter som kan uppkomma, till exempel transporter kontra luftmiljö och förtätning kontra behov av offentliga grönytor. Hur kommer utvecklingstrender inom dessa områden påverka stadens resiliens och luftmiljö?
Datum och tid: 15 juni kl 8.00-9.00
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Researchers Roundtable for Sustainability
Experiences from the Formas call "Realising the global sustainable development goals"
What does it take to succeed with an inter/transdisciplinary research proposal that supports a sustainable transition of society? And what support is needed for researchers and research groups to be successful? These are some of the questions that we aim to discuss at this Researchers Roundtable for Sustainability. The meeting is organized by GMV in collaboration with the research and innovation offices at Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg.
Date and time: 3 June at 13:00-14:30
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World first concept for rechargeable cement-based batteries
Imagine an entire twenty storey concrete building which can store energy like a giant battery. Thanks to unique research from Chalmers, such a vision could someday be a reality. Researchers from the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering recently published an article outlining a new concept for rechargeable batteries – made of cement.
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Forskare kritiska mot nytt ramverk för utbildning för hållbar utveckling Forskare
vid Göteborgs universitet är kritiska mot UNECSO:s nya globala ramverk
för utbildning för hållbar utveckling. Dess betoning på att anpassa
utbildningen till lokala villkor riskerar att befästa ojämlikheter och
begränsa arbetet med hållbar utveckling.
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New material can protect against resistant bacteria
The World Health Organization describes antibiotic-resistant bacteria as one of the greatest threats to global health. To deal with the problem, there needs to be a shift in the way we use antibiotics, and new, sustainable medical technologies must be developed. Researchers at Chalmers, have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds – a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones. The new material offers great hope for combating a growing global problem.
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Chalmers well represented in IVA's 100 list 2021
Antibiotic resistance, diagnosis of infections, battery technologies and mRNA-based medicines – just some of the Chalmers projects featured in the annual 100-list from the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). The 100-list highlights up-to-date research with business potential from Swedish universities. The theme for 2021 is Sustainable Crisis Preparedness, and eleven Chalmers researchers have been selected.
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Call for projects: AI in energy and climate research
Data driven research is becoming increasingly important for many research activities at Chalmers. A large need also exists for research connected to energy transitions to meet climate targets. As new sources of data become available connected to energy and climate research there is potential for innovative research, but this does not come without related challenges. To extract valuable patterns from large data sets and handle the challenges, the Energy Area of Advance, CHAIR (Chalmers AI Research Centre), and ICT Area of Advance, issue this call.
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Scientists call for global plan to save our oceans and our health Scientists have proposed the first steps towards a united global plan to save our oceans, for the sake of human health. The paper highlights 35 steps for action by different groups and individuals, including policy-makers, businesses, and individual citizens.
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Sales ban for “fossil cars" benefits the climate
If a ban were introduced on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, and they were replaced by electric cars, the result would be a great reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. That is the finding of new research from Chalmers, looking at emissions from the entire life cycle – from manufacture of electric cars and batteries, to electricity used for operation. However, the total effect of a phasing out of fossil-fuelled cars will not be felt until the middle of the century – and how the batteries are manufactured will affect the extent of the benefit.
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New concept creates education across borders
The new concept Tracks at Chalmers consists of elective courses, and developments to the educational system and Chalmers' learning environments. The idea is that students will meet and collaborate across programme boundaries and take on relevant challenges with a basis in real-world problems together. It is one of the largest educational investments in Chalmers University of Technology's 190-year history.
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Taking on the challenge of recycling textiles
Polyester is the most common synthetic fiber in the textile industry and is used in many products worldwide. A major challenge for the textile and fashion industry, however, is how to recycle polyester blends and other synthetic and soiled materials. A new project at Chalmers investigates thermochemical recycling of mixed synthetic textiles, in order to create new materials and fibers. The first tests bode well.
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Read the Science Faculty Magazine
In the Science Faculty Magazine you can read about the education, research and cooperation that is being conducted at the Faculty of Science at the University of Gothenburg.
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Läs fler nyheter inom hållbar utveckling
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Välkommen till ett seminarium om FN:s årtionde för havsforskning
På Världshavsdagen den 8 juni kastar Sverige loss för att uppmärksamma FN:s årtionde för havsforskning för hållbar utveckling, 2021-2030. Deltar gör bland annat kronprinsessan Victoria, miljöminister Per Bolund, forskningsminister Matilda Ernkrans och rektor vid Götebergs universitet, Eva Wiberg.
Dagen bjuder på initierade samtal med ledande experter och avslutas med presentation av Universeums satsning på hållbara hav, samt lansering av Sveriges nationella kommitté för FN:s årtionde.
Arrangörer:
Göteborgs Universitet, Formas, SMHI, Havs- och vattenmyndigheten, Havsmiljöinstitutet, Sida och Universeum.
Webbinarium: 8 juni, 13:00 - 15:00
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Sea and Society Talk: Planning the ocean – how law shapes nature
How can municipal planning be a part of a modern system for adaptive management of the marine environment? Aron Westholm is a legal researcher interested in how law shapes nature, and vice versa. In this talk he will discuss the Swedish and European systems for marine spatial planning, a process that brings together multiple users of the ocean to make informed and coordinated decisions about how to use marine resources sustainably.
Organizer: Centre for Sea and Society
Date and time: 10 June at 12:05 - 13:00
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Initiative seminar: Where are we going? Trends and research directions in transports
Today we look at transport in a new way: As embedded in various contexts and systems. New transport solutions are key to achieving sustainable personal mobility and freight transport, in a new – and safe – urban society. Welcome to this initiative seminar on trends and research directions in transports.
Organizer:
Chalmers Transport Area of Advance
Date: 21 September
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Beslutsstöd för framtida utmaningar inom dricksvattenförsörjningen
Välkommen till ett seminarium där vi bland annat kommer att demonstrera ett nylanserat verktyg för att prioritera åtgärder inom dricksvattenförsörjningen samt presentera nya forskningsresultat som kan användas för att uppskatta de ekonomiska effekterna vid avbrott i dricksvattenleveransen.
Arrangör:
DRICKS - en centrumbildning för dricksvattenforskning vid Chalmers, SLU och Lunds tekniska högskola.
Date: 15 juni kl.13:00-15:00
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Re-opening the bin – Waste, economy, culture and society
The purpose of this transdisciplinary and international conference is to
gather scholars from the social sciences and the humanities, from the
global South and the global North, together with practitioners to
critically discuss the places, roles and trajectories as well as the
meanings, practices, and vocabularies of waste in culture, economy and
society.
Date: 10 Jun, 12 Jun 2021
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Young researchers in Sweden and Japan discuss solutions to societal challenges
On June 7-11, the University of Gothenburg hosts the digital conference "International collaboration in a digital era - Fostering innovative minds for the future". Swedish and Japanese researchers will meet to discuss current issues in AI, ageing, sustainability, materials science, innovation and entrepreneurship, and to find partners for new research projects.
Date: June 7-11
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Managing more sustainable futuresSince the start of industrial management at Chalmers 50 years ago, Sweden has had large global impact. Volvo safety solutions and Astra-Zeneca drugs that are just two examples that have saved millions of lives. Management today includes governance and corporate citizenship as well as entrepreneurship and realizing more sustainable innovation. This seminar takes a long-term perspective in celebrating past achievements while addressing emerging futures. It brings together Chalmers alumni, students, and faculty to increase our understanding of how we better can manage a sustainable future.
Date: 19 November
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NESS – Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference: Emergency and transformationIf global environmental changes, including climate change, have taken decades to build up to an emergency, last year saw the almost instantaneous spread of a fatal virus that in a matter of weeks pushed global society into a humanitarian crisis, and soon also into a deep economic crisis. The Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference will be a chance for environmental social scholars to meet and discuss where the crises have brought us. Date:
June 7-9
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Workshop about the Climate Framework
- the University's work to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50 percent by 2030
Within the work to achieve the goals of the Climate Framework at the University of Gothenburg, proposals have been made to introduce a method for reducing the carbon emissions from air travel and a carbon dioxide budget. Students and staff at the University of Gothenburg are now invited to participate in digital workshops and comment on the proposals. At the workshop, the progress is reported so far and there is an opportunity to discuss the proposals. The purpose is to gather views and suggestions for improvement before the proposals go on to decisions. Datum:
2 June 14.30-16.30 – In English
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Ledig tjänst: Projektledare till WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award
GMV söker nu en projektledare till WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award. Tjänsten innebär bland annat att arbeta med verksamhetsutveckling, affärsutveckling, finansiering och strategisk kommunikation. Sista ansökningsdag: 25 juni 2021.
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Göteborgs centrum för hållbar utveckling (GMV) är Chalmers och Göteborgs universitets gemensamma organisation för att främja forskning, utbildning och samverkan inom hållbar utveckling. Nyhetsbrevet utkommer var tredje vecka och presenterar ett urval av aktualiteter som berör forskning och evenemang inom hållbar utveckling vid Chalmers och Göteborgs universitet.
Nästa nummer kommer 18 juni. Tipsa oss gärna om innehåll senast 16 juni. www.gmv.chalmers.gu.se | gmv@chalmers.se Prenumerera
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