Carbon neutrality and handprint of higher education institutions - Seminar 19th September in Turku
Carbon neutrality and handprint of higher education institutions -the first joint sustainability day of higher education institutions in Turku
When: Tuesday September 19th at 13–16 (informal networking 16–17)
Where: Arken, Åbo Akademi University, Tehtaankatu 2, Turku.
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Programme:
13.00 Welcome: Deputy Director Catharina Groop, Åbo Akademi University, Chair of the collaboration group for sustainable development
Opening words: Futurist Mikko Dufva, Sitra (video greeting)
Panel discussion: The role of HEIs as drivers for carbon neutrality and the importance of regional collaboration
Panellists:
- Vice Rector Eva Sandberg-Kilpi, Novia University of Applied Sciences
- Rector Jukka Kola, University of Turku
- Rector, CEO Vesa Taatila, Turku University of Applied Sciences
- Rector Mikael Lindfelt, Åbo Akademi University
- Moderator: Professor Jukka Käyhkö, University of Turku
14.10 Workshops
- Workshop 1: Promoting sustainable mobility at higher education institutions
- Workshop 2: The role of student unions in reducing the carbon footprint
- Workshop 3: Sustainability as an integral part of research and development projects
- Workshop 4: The handprint of higher education institutions
15.45 Closing session
- Summaries from the workshops, Workshop facilitators
- The next steps in regional collaboration, Catharina Groop, Åbo Akademi University
16.00 Informal networking
Workshops
Workshop 1: Promoting sustainable mobility at HEIs
Facilitator: Katariina Kiviluoto, TUAS
14.10–14.20 Introduction to the workshop
14.20–14.55 Green travel – students and staff
- Case Green travel at the University of Turku
- Head of the International Office Janne Loikkanen, UTU
- Financial Specialist Heli Lindroos, travel services, UTU
14.55–15.30 Moving to, around and from campus
- Case TUAS promoting sustainable commuting and mobility on campus
- Senior specialist in sustainable mobility Katariina Kiviluoto, TUAS
- Project manager in sustainable mobility Annika Kunnasvirta, TUAS
15.30–15.40 Conclusions and recommendations for regional collaboration
Workshop 2: The Role of student unions in reducing carbon footprint
Facilitator: Emma Westerlund, Novia
14.10–14.15 Introduction to the workshop
14.15–14.55 Introduction to the work student unions do in the region to promote climate-friendly actions
- Case Novium – Student Union of Novia University of Applied Sciences
- Case TUO – Student Union of Turku University of Applied Sciences
- Case TYY – Student Union of the University of Turku
- Case ÅAS – Student Union of Åbo Akademi University
14.55–15.30 Discussion: Regional collaboration possibilities in advancing carbon neutrality
15.30–15.40 Conclusions and recommendations for regional collaboration
Workshop 3: Sustainability as an integral part of research and development projects
Facilitator: Catharina Groop, ÅAU
14.10–14.20 Introduction to the workshop
14.20–14.55 Sustainable Development in project planning
Senior advisor Timo Mieskonen, TUAS
- 14.55–15.30 How to run a sustainability science research group sustainably
Associate Professor Nora Fagerholm, UTU
- 15.30–15.40 Conclusions and recommendations for regional collaboration
Workshop 4: The handprint of HEIs
Facilitator: Jutta Mäkinen, UTU
14.10–14.20 Introduction to the workshop
14.20–14.55 The handprint of higher education institutions
- Case Arene/TUAS, Principal Lecturer Dr Taru Konst, TUAS
14.55–15.30 How to integrate sustainability in education
Case University of Turku, Professor Jukka Käyhkö, UTU
- 15.30–15.40 Conclusions and recommendations for regional collaboration
Photo: Åbo Akademis bildbank