KTH-Sustainability newsletter, April 2014

KTH climbs higher in environmental rankings
KTH has secured a higher environmental ranking according to a recent review of the environmental performances of governmental agencies in Sweden. The review, conducted by The Environmental Protection Agency places KTH only one point from a top environmental ranking. Read more here  (swe).

KTH collaborative initiatives nominated for ISCN Awards

Two initiatives from KTH have been nominated for The International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Awards 2014. KTH's parallel computer centre (PDC)  at CSC school has been nominated in the Building category. PDC has developed a system to use heat recovered from the Center to heat the Chemistry building at KTH. Learning for sustainable development , a pedagogical course for teachers, Introduction to sustainable development course  module and The Toolbox for Education in Sustainable Development  have been recognized together as outstanding examples of Integration of the environment and sustainability in education. These educational initiatives are the products of collaborations and initiatives between CHE, ITM, ABE and ECE schools.

Apply now! KTH Opportunities Fund

KTH Opportunities Fund is formed of donations from alumni and is now open for applications from students and early career researchers. We want to support activities that develop skills in innovation, teamwork and creativity and help make KTH an even greater place to study. Download an application from www.kth.se/opportunities before 23 May!

Björn Frostell named Professor of Industrial Ecology

Department of Sustainable development, environmental science and engineering has announced the appointment of Björn Frostell as Professor of Industrial Ecology. He is one of the key drivers behind the development of the metabolic approach, which is a central part of the research perspective at the unit. He is also one of the unit of Industrial Ecology’s most appreciated teachers, supervisors and researchers. Read more here.

SAVE THE DATE! KTH-Sustainability Research Day OCTOBER 16^th  

This year’s event will offer you an opportunity to learn more about sustainability research at KTH and how we are addressing a number of our societal challenges. Program and invited speakers will be announced at our soon: www.kth.se/om/miljo-hallbar-utveckling

Nominate: The King’s Professor of Environmental Science

The King Carl XVI Gustaf Professor of Environmental Science is a visiting professorship of environmental science. Every year KTH is welcome to nominate one outstanding foreign scientist for the professorship 2015/16. The foundation grants a one-time grant of 1.2 million SEK that can be used to cover the salary, travel or accommodation for a guest professor. Please see attachment (swe) for more details. Please send nominations including the CV of the nominated and a motivation to sustainability@kth.se by May 1^st, 2014.

Free tickets to MiljöAktuellt’s Sustainability Day 2014

There are 10 free tickets to MiljöAktuellts Sustainabilty Day 2014 on May 7th! Those who miss out on the free tickets still get a chance to receive 50% discount on the registration fee. Send us an email to sustainability@kth.se  marked “MiljöAktuellt”.

Sustainability-related vacancies at KTH

Open seminars and dissertations

• April 29, 13:00: Dissertation Sara Belfrage (Philosophy), In the name of research. Essays on the ethical treatment of human research subjects.
• May 8, 11.30 -13.00: Open Lecture with Alison Greig, Director of Education for Sustainable Development, Anglia Ruskin University, Towards a normative approach to sustainability within a Higher Education Institution
• May 15, 13:00 Licentiate seminars Patrik Baard (Philosophy) Sustainable Goals: Feasible Paths to Desirable Long-Term Futures
• May 22, 8:00-10:00: Thinking Ahead seminar series with SEI and KTH,

KTH in the debate pages (swe)

Svante Mandel föreslår att utsläppsrätter som motsvarar en stor del av överskottet annulleras. Läs mer på: www.svd.se/opinion/brannpunkt/eus-raddningsplan-for-lite-och-for-sent_3431150.svd  (swe)

Staffan Laestadius skriver att ”Utbyggnad av förnybar energi måste skaka om”. Läs mer: www.nyteknik.se/nyheter/energi_miljo/energi/article3821532.ece  (swe)

Happy Valborg!

KTH-Sustainability