Sustainability expertise and transformation at the University - Sustainability and Responsibility Network meeting on 25 April

April 25, 2024 at 3 PM to 4.45 PM at the Viikki Information Centre, hall K1088 and Zoom, in the Sustainability and Responsibility Network meeting we will discuss sustainability expertise and how to use it in the university community and society.

What kind of sustainability issues should we as a university community address, and what kind of expertise is needed? This time, the Network will discuss current topics on sustainability and sustainability expertise. We will look at what sustainability expertise actually means and how it is supported at university. We will hear examples of sustainability activities and sharing expertise within the university community. In group discussions, we will bring our expertise together and look for ways to promote sustainability in our own working and study communities, on our own campus, in the university as a whole, or in society in general. 

The common language used will be English. Group discussions will take place in Finnish, Swedish or English, depending on what is common to all members of the small group. Small group discussions are for both present and remote participants. 

Programme

• 15:00 Coffee and free discussion 
• 15:15–15:25 Opening remarks and current sustainability and responsibility issues at the university 
• 15:25–15:45 What are the key sustainability issues for the university today? What is sustainability and sustainability expertise? 
• 15:45–16:00 Examples of sustainability expertise and action on the Viikki campus  
  • Ilkka Miettinen, Generation Green 
  • Liinu Esterinen, MYY ry 
  • Nadja Verspagen, Scientist Rebellion 
• 16:00–16:30 Discussion in small groups: how do we promote sustainability in the university/society? 
• 16:30–16:45 Conclusions and closing remarks

Where, when and for whom

Time: Thursday, 25 April from 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM   

Place: Viikki Infocenter, Room K1088, Viikinkaari 11 (lower floor of the Infocenter), and Zoom 

For whom: University of Helsinki Staff, Students, and Alumni  

Language: English. Group discussions will take place in Finnish, Swedish or English.

Accessibility: The entrance to the Viikki Infocenter is at ground level. The floors are accessible by lift. Accessible toilets in the campus library can be found on the floors K1, 1 and 2. 

A Warm Welcome! Register for the event with Lyyti-form. 

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