Sustainability Week at Lund University

Mon 15 May 2017

Lund University and our changing world

Our world is changing. Increasingly, we need to face the challenges of creating a sustainable future for everyone. Lund University’s Sustainability Week 2017 will see students, researchers and the public come together to discuss sustainability, and what role society can play in moving towards a more sustainable future.

Founded in 1666 and inaugurated in 1668, Lund University has a rich and captivating history. When it was founded it had only four faculties; theology, law, medicine, and philosophy. Since then, the university has expanded considerably with a number of faculties specialising in areas in humanities, engineering, science and social sciences. Today it’s one of Scandinavia’s largest institutions for research and education, with over 40,000 students.

Lund University’s 350th anniversary celebrations will include lunch lectures, seminars, debates and speeches which will bring researches, students, organisations, politicians and the public together to discuss and debate sustainability.

Take a look at some of the events on at Lund University during Sustainability Week.

The Grand Opening of Sustainability Week

Monday 15 May 2017, 18.00 - 21.00

The Week kicks off with an opening speech for Sustainability Week by Torbjörn von Schantz, Vice-Chancellor Lund University.

A concert by Kulturskolan in Lund: Earth Choice performance: Voices for a Living Planet will mark the beginning of Sustainability Week. There will also be inspiring talks from leading researchers from the Raul Wallenberg Institute, Lund University Centre (CEC), International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), Department of Political Science at Lund University, as well as a representative from the delegation for Sweden’s implementation of 2030 Agenda.

It will be open to the public and tickets are free. Sign up in advance - as seats are limited.

Global Goals Café

Monday 15 May 2017, 16.00 – 18.00

Learn, share and unite in search the seventeen global goals for sustainable development. The uplifting Global Goals Cafe at Lund City Hall will offer the chance to meet and discuss with experts and organisations at each of the seventeen tables; one to represent each goal. The entire event focuses on the power of bringing together the collective to find a way forward.

Exhibitions and activities to mark Sustainability Week 2017

Coming together and learning is an important element of Sustainability Week. This will be evident in the many exhibitions that are showing throughout the week. Students, researchers, politicians and the public alike are invited to attend the exhibitions. Topics will vary to include:

• UN Global Goals
• Sustainability in the Middle East
• Post-conflict futures
• We have a dream

There are many other events, workshops and activities as part of Sustainability Week. These include:

Jordan River Basin Boardgame

Monday 15 May 2017, 16.00 - 18.00

Centre of Middle Eastern Studies

Members of the public are invited to participate in a board-game and role-play in order to bring the topic of sustainable river management in the Jordan River Basin to a broader audience. The event is free but requires registration in order to attend. Register by emailing [email protected].

How Cities are Changing the World

Thursday 18 May 2017, 9.15 - 1500

Palestra, Lund University

Join the debate on urban living with topics ranging to include urban sharing, lighting and more, with presentations by alumni from around the world, working in sustainable urban development. Researchers, alumni, students and practitioners are welcomed to this event. Register and find out more here.

Climate-KIC Workshop - Innovation in solving climate challenges

Tuesday 16 May 2017

Ideon Square, Ideon Alfa Agora

Enjoy a full afternoon of Climate-KIC information, inspiration and networking at the Climate-KIC workshop. The workshop will focus on the quest for innovative solutions, products and services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to find ways for society to adapt. Lund University’s partner Climate-KIC, offers opportunities to explore innovative ideas, strengthen entrepreneurs and educate students and professionals in these issues.

Take a journey to an Urban Garden

Wednesday 17 May 2017, 16.00–16.30

Stenkrossen, Kastanjegatan 13, inner courtyard, Lund

Discover a guided tour of of local non-for-profit organisation ABC - Active contributions for people and the environment - around the lush urban garden where both organic vegetables and a resilient community is cultivated. The garden includes elements such as an herb spiral, an organic kitchen garden in bathtubs, insect hotels, a compost system and a "green growing globe" installation. After the guided tour, everyone is most welcome to participate in the weekly gardening session.

Discover the many events, exhibitions and activities held in honour of Lund University’s 350th jubilee year, at Sustainability Week 2017.