sustainabilty innovation at bth (oct 2009)
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An overview of the research and education around sustainability at the Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Karlskrona, Sweden.TRANSCRIPT
Sustainability Innovation at Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH): School of Engineering
Tamara ConnellMSLS Programme DirectorOctober 15, 2009
Presentation Overview Introduction to BTH
Related research within School of Engineering
Real Change Programme
SPIRIT Programme
Related education within School of Engineering
Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability
Sustainable Product-Service System Innovation
Distance Education
Industry Courses
Blekinge Tekniska Högskola One of the country’s most distinctly profiled institutes of
technology
Vision/Profile of BTH: Applied Information Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Growth (2008)
‘ProVision’ (Applied IT, Sustainability, Innovation) awarded a ‘KK Profile Grant’ from the Knowledge Foundation
BTH: Walking the TalkBTH shall from September 2008 be climate neutral.
This will first and foremost be realized by proactive measures in BTH’s household’s and actor’s roles that successively reduce our own contribution to the climate problem. We will also use our unique education, research, collaboration and communication competence within our profile to generate climate-smart innovations and to remove, in the long-term, structural barrier against a climate neutral BTH, and a climate neutral society. Our contribution to the climate problem that we cannot eliminate, due to factors that in the short-term are beyond are influence, will be compensated for by purchase of certificates/emission rights.
Board of Director’s meeting 2008-08-29
Sustainability Innovation Research
Sustainability Innovation Research
Real Change represented a completely new funding model:
5 funding agencies working together
BTH/LU/TNS BTH
Sustainability Innovation Research
SPIRITCORE
Sustainability Innovation Research
Sustainability Innovation Research Ph.D. awarded to Sophie Hallstedt (2008)
A Foundation for Sustainable Product Development:
How to inform a traditional product-service cycle using the Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development
Ph.D. awarded to Henrik Ny (2009)
Strategic Life-Cycle Modeling and Simulation for Sustainable Product Innovation
The aim of this thesis is to study how a Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development can guide the use and improvement of detailed methods and tools, in particular to support sustainable product innovation (SPI)
Several other Ph.D.s awarded in 2009 in the fields of mechanical engineering
Sustainability Innovation Education10 years ago:
Integrating environmental aspects into Mechanical Engineering
Educated staff about sustainable development
A mandatory basic course in sustainable development was developed and give to all students at Mechanical Engineering.
Build-up research field “Sustainable Product Innovation”
Recognition of our Sustainability Education
Report published in May 2009
Ranked BTH #1 in Sweden and #3 in Europe for engineering education for Sustainable Development
Sustainability Innovation Educational Programmes
Swedish Spatial Planning (Fysisk Planering)
European Spatial Planning and Regional Development (International 1-year)
Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability (International 1-year)
Sustainable Product-Service System Innovation (International 2-year)
Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainabililty (MSLS)
"The question of reaching sustainability is not about if we will have enough energy, enough food, or other tangible resources -those we have. The question is: will there be enough leaders in time?"
- Dr. Göran Broman and Dr. Karl-Henrik Robèrt, programme
founders
Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainabililty (MSLS) First programme offering in 2004/2005
Now beginning our 6th year of studies
~ 60 students per year, 15-20 countries
Very active at BTH and in Karlskrona
Significant media coverage, locally and globally
Many alumni accepting excellent positions after graduating
First alumni reunion/conference undertaken February 2009 in Australia
Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainabililty (MSLS)
A Framework for Strategic Sustainable
Development (FSSD)
Ability to ENERGIZE
change (org. learning and leadership)
… primarily content … primarily process
We need both to adequately affect change!
Two integrated themes
MSLS Collaboration Opportunities Strategic Managment for Sustainability Course
Thesis Projects (some great examples include) Collaboration with Canadian Bioenergy Corporation:
Opportunities and Challenges of the Biofuels Industry
From Clean Development to Strategic Sustainable Development: Strategic planning for the Clean Development Mechanism
Enhancing planning for local energy systems by the strategic sustainable development framework
Planning for a Sustainable Nexus of Urban Land Use, Transport and Energy
Principles-based Comparison Framework for Renewable Electricity Options
Master’s in Sustainable Product-Service-System Innovation (MSPI)
Strategic Sustainable
Development Innovation
Innovation
Master’s in Sustainable Product-Service-System Innovation (MSPI) First programme will be offered in 2010
2 year programme – Master of Science degree
Approximately 30 students per year, hopefully from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds
Will appeal to Engineers, Industrial and Product Designers, and Industrial Economists
Sustainability Distance Education• Currently 3 Sustainability
Courses developed
• Excellent success rate, especially with Master’s level course
• For more information, please see:www.bth.se/sustainability
Industry Courses
Aimed at the Professionals within one industry
Mixture of distance education plus in-person workshops
Run in collaboration with The Natural Step (International NGO)
Short, Professional Courses
Now offering customised short courses (1-week, 2-week)
Topics surround the basics of Sustainability and how your organization can contribute to sustainable development
Thank you for your attention Please feel free to contact us for more information!
Contact information: Real Change Programme, SPIRIT Programme:
Master’s in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability Programme:
www.bth.se/msls
Master’s in Sustainable Product-Service-System Innovation:
www.bth.se/mspi
Industry Courses, Distance Course, and Short Courses:
www.bth.se/sustainability