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Trenger vi å gå dypt når vi snakker om bærekraft? Lære av Arne Næss? Arne Næss sin dypøkologi: Arne Naess distinguishes deep ecology from shallow environmentalism; he also speaks about ‘ecosophy’. His philosophical views were influenced by Spinoza, Gandhi and the Buddha, and they involve a strong emphasis on non-violence. Naess emphasises ‘Self-Realization‘ for all beings. In contrast to the usual understanding of this term, self-realisation is for him the universe realising itself, that is to say, all the individuals, humans and non-humans, of which the universe consists, should realise the meaning of their being. #bærekraft #sustainability #ecology #arnenæss

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Standards are essential for driving the transition toward a circular economy, benefiting society, the economy, and the planet. Key advantages of these new Circular Economy standards that were just released: 🔑 Resource Efficiency: Standards facilitate the sustainable use of resources and energy while protecting consumers, workers, and the environment. By closing resource loops and maintaining material value and quality throughout the product lifecycle, standards contribute to resource efficiency, waste reduction and often cost reductions. 🔑 Consumer Trust: When products align with circular principles (such as durability, reusability, and repairability), consumers can trust shared, recycled, repaired, or upcycled goods. Standards ensure consistency and reliability in these aspects, fostering consumer confidence and preserving the value of products for all. 🔑 Global Collaboration: Harmonized standards support business and trade across regions and borders. International standards organizations, such as ISO, work on developing circular economy standards, enabling collaboration between economic partners. Hurray and welcome!

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Grants from the Vilho, Yrjö, and Kalle Väisälä Fund for Mathematical and Natural Sciences, application open until 16 September The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters announces the availability of grants from the Vilho, Yrjö, and Kalle Väisälä Fund for research in the mathematical and natural sciences. The fund particularly supports research in mathematics, physics, meteorology, geophysics, and astronomy. Applications are also encouraged from the following areas, provided that the research involves a significant mathematical or computational component: chemistry, biochemistry; biology, life sciences, environmental science; medicine, health sciences; medical technology, biophysics; and computer science and engineering. Doctoral Studies Grants facilitate a year-long period of work free from other employment duties, offering a grant of 27,000€. Grants are awarded for no more than one year at a time and are contingent upon the applicant having doctoral study rights. Funding decisions favour researcher mobility and conducting research abroad. The application form may also be used to apply for funding for research-related expenses. A Doctoral Studies Grant can be awarded for up to three consecutive years, with renewal dependent on successful progress as evidenced by a report from the research supervisor. Short-term Research Visit Grants are available for researchers planning visits to foreign universities and research institutions. Applications must include a comprehensive financial plan. Application Process: Applications must be submitted electronically through the grant application web service, accessible via the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters website following the announcement. Detailed instructions are available on the web service. All applications and accompanying documents must be submitted by 24:00 on Monday, 16 September 2024. Inquiries will be addressed within office hours. Late applications will not be considered. General Terms: No separate travel grants for conferences or grants for publication, printing, or editorial costs will be awarded. Usage of the grant must be reported at the end of the grant period. Grant recipients are included, under certain conditions, in statutory pension and occupational accident insurance, as well as group life insurance coverage. For more details, visit. Further Information: For the official announcement, please visit the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters website. For additional information, contact the office at nina.rapelo@acadsci.fi or call 050 4620 889. NB: The application materials are only available in Finnish. However, applications may be submitted in English. Applicants are not required to be Finnish citizens. Additional guidance on the application process can be obtained from the office of the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters.

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The book is a valuable story about the development of industrial engineering and management at Aalto (and former Helsinki University of Technology) including the storyline of work and organizational psychology there.

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𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐒𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 In the first DigiSus seed funding round, we granted a total amount of 140 000 euros funding for 13 different projects to help them on their way to promising research avenues, strong consortia, and impactful events. The Tampere University based platform received 39 applications and the total sum of applied funding was 727 936 euros​. DigiSus management board reviewed the applications considering the aspects of relevance to DigiSus themes, interdisciplinary and interorganizational collaboration, impact and legacy, feasibility of the planned activities, and consideration of sustainability aspects in implementing the activities. The titles and applicants for the funded applications are: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 “𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬” SUSTAVIS – Sensemaking and visualizing of systemic change towards sustainable circular economy Leena Aarikka-Stenroos (MAB) & Päivi Kristiina Hökkä (EDU), Eetu Lehmusvaara (BEN), Joel Stenroos (BEN) Digital services and conversational AI in social and health care – Working against violence for sustainable wellbeing (DigiSoc)  Marita Husso (SOC) Coordinating a proposal for a Research and Innovation Actions HORIZON call to combat child sexual abuse in digital environments  Juha Nurmi (ITC) Digital wellbeing – sustainability amid disruption  Atte Oksanen(SOC) & Iina Savolainen (SOC) Human-Building Interaction for Sustainable Energy Practices  Nur Samancioglu (ITC) & Raul Castaño de la Rosa (BEN)  Regenerative entrepreneur-led business driving sustainability transitions in the Finnish countryside  Riikka Tapaninaho (MAB) & Sonja Sulankivi (née Lahtinen) (MAB) Sustainable smart garments – Funding for starting collaboration  Johanna Virkki (ITC)    𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 “𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭”   Increasing the community impact of the Managing Circular Economy (ManCE) research center Tuomas Korhonen (MAB) The use of AI in research practices and sustainability related research Johanna Kujala (MAB) & Tampere University, Faculty of Management and Business (MAB) Digitalization for All Ruchira Liyanage (BEN) & Bloom Finland   The 1st Winter School on 3D Digitainability: Exploring the Combined Effects of Digitalization, Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, and Additive Manufacturing  Julia Kuosmanen (ITC), Ahmed Farooq (ITC) & Vera Remizova (ITC) HELPDESK-112: Live Science Theatre on the Digitalization of Public Services Jaana Parviainen (SOC) Assemblages of the broken world: Repair, maintenance, care Tarja Rautiainen-Keskustalo (ITC), Antti Kurko, Olli Pyyhtinen (SOC) ***** Read more: https://lnkd.in/dtXgtbQz

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Nobel Laureates in Chemistry 2024 laid the foundation for KTH Royal Institute of Technologys mapping of proteins The 2024 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John Jumper for their groundbreaking work in protein mapping, enhancing our understanding of protein function and structure. At Kungliga Tekniska högskolan where Professor Sophia Hober is a co-founder of the Human Protein Atlas, these insights are actively applied. The Human Protein Atlas aims to map all proteins produced by the human body, utilizing advanced AI technology like AlphaFold2 to visualize and manipulate proteins. This project not only identifies and localizes proteins in human tissues but also serves as a vital resource for researchers, aiding in the exploration of protein functions, disease mechanisms, and targeted therapies. KTH is proud to lead these advancements, contributing to global knowledge of human biology and fostering innovation through the Human Protein Atlas 🌟 in English 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBkudHWX #Nobel #Science #KTH

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The #methanol landscape is evolving rapidly, but the Methanol Institute has got you covered. 😎 In partnership with GENA Solutions Oy, we’re tacking renewable methanol projects worldwide 🌍. Currently, 178 projects are underway, with total capacity projected to reach 18.4 million metric tons by 2027 and 29.3 million tons by 2030. Two things I found striking: 📈 Since January 2023, the renewable methanol project pipeline has more than tripled, from 8.3 Mt to 29.9 Mt. ❗️China now accounts for an astonishing 50% of the global renewable methanol pipeline by 2030 and 75% by 2026. This means China will likely export a substantial portion of its production, increasing competitiveness pressure on projects in other regions. Here’s a closer look at the latest developments 👇 #MethanolInstitute

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We are pround to have been promoted by HundrED in Finland who are seeking and sharing educational innovations from around the world https://lnkd.in/dcmfK9bF LivePBL stands out as a highly interactive educational model, and is effective and scalable to bridging the gap between theory and practice across various educational levels—from early education to higher education, including vocational, high school and early year settings. By engaging students in music-based projects, LivePBL offers a unique approach to learning that emphasises real-world applications and cross-disciplinary collaboration. In practice, LivePBL integrates diverse educational tiers. For instance, teacher students, those preparing to enter the educational field, have the opportunity to observe and participate in social teaching practices through music project-based learning. This arrangement provides them with a practical framework to witness and engage with teaching strategies across different educational stages. They observe how music can be used as a powerful tool for learning and engagement in early education, where foundational skills are nurtured. #LivePBL #Internationalisation #crossculture #homelearning #homestay #internationalisatoathome #projectbasedlearning

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Technological carbon sinks can provide opportunities for Finland.    Our report (now in English) examines the potential and costs of technological carbon sinks in Finland. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dZc_gSiU #climate #climatechange #CDR #BECCS

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🌍 New Report: Future Trends in Water and Wastewater! 🌊 Svenskt Vatten, in collaboration with Kairos Future, has released a report identifying eight key trends that will shape the VA industry, including climate change and digitalization. Understand and manage three key time horizons: 🔹 Short-term: Execute decisions efficiently. 🔹 Medium-term: Strategic resource allocation. 🔹 Long-term: Set direction for future decisions. Access the report and toolbox now to stay ahead! 📈 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dfwwV-DD #WaterIndustry #FutureTrends #StrategicPlanning

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Germany, Sweden’s largest trade partner, is looking at a reduction of economic growth of 11% in 25 years, if we continue as now. As an example. Globally we hit 19% reduction. How people such as politicians can fear that an economy where we take responsibility for our resource usage, will make a bigger damage to the world economy than the currebt scenario, is deeply concerning, to say the least. The recent report Global Report Outlook 2024 states clearly that our resource usage is the key driver behind the triple planetary crisis, and that if we take bold measures, we can increase global GDP with 3% by 2050 (in comparison with a standard development). So either we continue as we do, and the world economy will reduce by almost 20% on average, or we take radical steps for humanity and gain economically on a global level. Hmmm, really difficult choice 😵‍💫 https://lnkd.in/d4AZS8y2

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Akut energiajärjestelmän osana. Mielenkiintoinen IEA:n akkuraportin julkistus tänään torstaina klo 12.00 Suomen aikaa: Batteries and Secure Energy Transitions. The IEA's Special Report on Batteries and Secure Energy Transitions will highlight the important role of battery technologies to fulfil recent commitments made by nearly 200 countries at COP28, including tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, doubling the pace of energy efficiency improvements by 2030 and transitioning away from fossil fuels. #akkuteollisuus #energiamurros #IEA https://lnkd.in/d8QJ9ZuP

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🙋‍♀️ Registration is now open for this year's second PhD Student Network workshop on the theme "Metals in 2045: What is your part? - The Skills Needed to Realize the High-tech Green Industries". 📅 14-15 November, Skellefteå. Join us for an engaging workshop that builds upon the success of the 2022 event in Skellefteå. This time, we are diving deeper into the high-tech green transition, focusing on career development and recruitment. The workshop is open to network members. Why join the network❓ ▪️ be invited to workshops in exciting locations in Sweden ▪️ Become part of a research network ▪️ Get opportunities for collaboration with other PhD students ▪️ Career opportunities are opened up ▪️ Gain a broader perspective on the industry and the role of mining in society ▪️ Build a professional network ▪️ Awareness of current challenges facing the industry and society ▪️ Input on how their research fits into the bigger picture of an integrated and dynamic commodity value chain ▪️ No travel and accommodation costs. Swedish Mining Innovation covers the costs of networking activities. ▪️ And more… 👩‍🔬👨‍💻 Doctoral students are important for the sector. You are part of the solution to the skills shortage facing the sector. You also play a crucial role in the innovation and growth of the mining industry. 🔎✏️ Find out more and join the network here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dyF4hqRu Network workshop organized by coordinators Nils F Jansson and Filip Simán. Funded by Vinnova, Energimyndigheten and Formas, ett forskningsråd för hållbar utveckling

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Do you want to learn more about the next major release of IUCLID 6, planned for 29 April 2024? Join ECHA's webinar on 16 May at 11:00 Helsinki time to learn about, for example: ➡️ updates on the preparation of data sets for notifications under the CLP Regulation ➡️ Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) under the Biocidal Products Regulation ➡️ notifications and applications under the Drinking Water Directive #ChemicalSafetyEU

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It was intriguing to present my topic titled: Optimizing Sustainable Machining Practices through Neural Network-enabled Real-time Multivariate Analysis and Reporting.

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A study of Nordic work towards sustainable development goals shows that it is the kommun / municipality where most of the real sustainability work in anchored. Many other postive takeaways mentioned in the study. It is also in english, so if you are working in the sustainability field in the public sector, do read through it. https://lnkd.in/daFg_ihn

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Our research group member, Babooshka Shavazipur, has been awarded an Academy Research Fellow grant for the HYDRA project by the Research Council of Finland | Suomen Akatemia! Funding Amount: 654 491 € Period: 2024 - 2028 Project description: Gaza's war, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the coronavirus outbreak were recent global wake-up calls highlighting the fragility of our decisions and prompted all the decision-makers to understand that our perspectives and approaches must change. HYDRA aims to provide support to make better and antifragile decisions. The focus is on handling deep uncertainty and better preparation for the future. The architecture to be developed renews the perspective of decision-making under uncertainty to think beyond robustness and resilience and look for opportunities to benefit from volatilities. This comprehensive architecture does not only rely on history and unreliable predictions. It also considers less probable and rare events and consequences of the decisions, supports simultaneous consideration of multiple objectives, provides adaptive pathways to avoid fragility and continuous performance improvement in the long-term planning horizon, and will be validated in real-life applications. Congratulations, Babooshka, on this remarkable achievement! 🌟 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dR8TdXGN University of Jyväskylä #ResearchFunding #AcademyResearchFellow #UniversityOfJyväskylä #decisionmaking #decisionsupport #optimization #multiobjective #multicriteria #antifragile #robustness #volatile #fragility

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"Whether politicians or the electorate like it or not, the impacts that climate change is already having on the economy, food security, public health and migration, should not be ignored." Professor Mari Martiskainen (Professor of Energy and Society at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) in the Business School) recently wrote an article for The Conversation UK, discussing why climate change needs to be at the top of the agenda, and highlights several key environmental issues that are not getting enough attention. "This election campaign offers an opportunity to show strong political leadership by discussing critical environmental challenges, but major political parties are playing it safe." Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4bs8GH5 #ClimateChange #Election #Sustainability #Research

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