Challenge Lab

Two of our previous thesis students, Hani Elzoumor and Spiros Strachinis, were recently recognized by Gothenburg University's Sustainability Thesis Award (GUSTA) for having produced a high quality thesis. With the motivation: "This is a very comprehensive thesis – almost too much to take in! You cover a lot of methodology, a lot of "reality"...". – That's how we do it here at Challenge Lab! Congratulations Hani and Spiros for this achievement! The thesis in full can also be found via this link: https://odr.chalmers.se/handle/20.500.12380/300749?locale=sv

On Friday October 23 from 8-12 (GMT+1) we invite you all to join in to our final presentations from the Leadership for Sustainability Transitions course. 14 Groups have during the last seven weeks engaged with local/regional sustainability challenges and will present their guiding principles, systemic challenges in the present, intervention points and associated strategies for making the transitions happen.

8:05-8:15 Lowering the environmental impact from deliveries
8:15-8:25 User access in transportation in Gothenburg
8:25-8:35 Sustainable transporation of goods in Sweden
8:35-8:45 Get rid of single-use plastics on Chalmers Campus

9:05-9:15 Green roof transition
9:15-9:25 Transitioning to a plant-based diet in Gothenburg
9:25-9:35 Optimized computer rooms on Chalmers Campus
9:35-9:45 Sustainable Personal Protective Equipment

10:05-10:15 The challenge of waste on campus Johanneberg
10:15-10:25 The wicked problem of rural personal transport and how
10:25-10:35 Sustainable food at Chalmers
10:35-10:45 Overconsumption of clothes among Chalmers students

11:05-11:15 The power of religion (?)
11:15-11:25 The movement of mobility

To join the event comment below or write a message to us here on facebook and we will reply with an invite link and password to the zoom call!

Good morning all in these strange times!

We are proud to announce that our 2020 theses will be presented during the 8th and 9th of June. All theses address mobility-related local/regional complex and systemic sustainability challenges in West Sweden and beyond.

If you'd wish to learn more about past developments, current trends, ongoing processes, future aspirations, transformative potential and sustainability implications from a systems perspective on topics including:
- car-free living with children
- e-scooters and public transportation
- transitioning to electric trucks
- climate impacts from inbound tourism by aviation
- urban logistics, accessibility and inclusivity
- opportunities for staycation related to motives and needs
- misalignments in tourism- and sustainability strategies
- urban/inland water transportation for construction logistics.. make sure to sign up in time!

The presentations will be held via ZOOM, and for registering simply fill in the following form by submitting your e-mail adress and stating which presentations you'd like to attend; and we will send you an invitation link prior the presentations!

I wish to attend the following presentations You will be sent out a zoom invitation the day before the presentations

Last call to apply to the master’s thesis Lab 2020, application closes tonight!
We become stronger together. At Challenge Lab, students with different backgrounds work together: bringing in different perspectives to broaden discussions, learning from each other, and forming friendships across disciplines.
Do you want to be part of the Challenge Lab 2020 master’s thesis team? Apply at
Challengelab.chalmers.se

”I come from a quite technical programme but would like expand my scope and apply my knowledge in addressing bigger sustainability issues. Can I apply to Challenge Lab?” Yes, absolutely! Different skills must be integrated and combined to address these complex sustainability challenges.

This was one of the questions we received during the Open House at . If you have more questions, just contact us! @ Challenge Lab

Curious about a Challenge Lab master thesis? Come visit us during our open house! Today 11:45-13:30 at Johanneberg Science Park. Welcome!

Today, the students meet with campus stakeholders to discuss what a good life on campus is and what factors are affecting that good life. How would you define a good campus life?

Ps. Application to Challenge Lab Masters thesis Lab is open! See link in bio

@ Johanneberg Science Park

Interested in doing a multi-disciplinary master thesis on sustainability challenges together with societal stakeholders?
Application to Challenge Lab master’s thesis lab 2020 is now open for all students at Chalmers University of Technology and Handelshögskolan vid Göteborgs universitet! More info and application at https://www.challengelab.chalmers.se/

”What is a good life? How can we live together? How can resources be managed for the future? How can society’s activities fit within nature’s carrying capacity?” These were questions our students asked themselves when trying to define what a sustainable society ought to look like. What do you think around these questions?

Deep focus for the last few weeks⚡️🎓On June 12-13 the students will present their theses and YOU are welcome to attend! During the same days, we will also inaugurate our new venue at Johanneberg Science Park. Find topics, schedule and registration link at tinyurl.com/CLab-June12-13