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Sustainable Production Systems (Chalmers University Summer School)
APPLICATION CLOSED - 21 August - 1 September, 2017. Apply the concepts of closed loop value chains and circular economy to innovation processes for one of the major manufacturing industries in Europe: the chemical industry.
Keywords: Sustainable production systems, circular economy, Climate-KIC
APPLICATION CLOSED
This summer school on shaping cross-company innovation is organized in cooperation with Climate-KIC PhD Catapult:
http://learning.climate-kic.org/courses/phd-catapult/sustainable-production-systems-creating-systems-solutions
Turn your research into practice and create climate and business impact with our PhD Summer School on Sustainable Production Systems. The industrial sector uses a large part of raw materials and more than half of the global energy consumption. Where better than here could innovations lead to meaningful transitions?
Apply the concepts of closed loop value chains and circular economy to innovation processes for one of the major manufacturing industries in Europe: the chemical industry which will serve as a case study for the two-week programme. Engage with stakeholders, discuss with experts, work in interdisciplinary teams and develop innovative solutions for the real-life challenges of chemical companies and clusters.
The established industry faces changing market demands and new requirements regarding a sustainable usage of material and feedstock. Circular economy models, focusing on the integration of different players along the entire value chain, become an important tool in meeting these demands. At the same time, they require to create new partnerships and new forms of cross-company interaction. Industry clusters offer benefits, but also challenge the companies to rethink not only energy and feedstock from them to examine how their business model interacts with those of the other cluster members.
But in which areas can companies work together? When can they benefit from a cluster setting? Can sustainability demands best met when working across different stakeholders in the value chain? And how do the business models of companies interact in cooperative settings?
This summer school on shaping cross-company innovation is organized in cooperation with Climate-KIC PhD Catapult:
Turn your research into practice and create climate and business impact with our PhD Summer School on Sustainable Production Systems. The industrial sector uses a large part of raw materials and more than half of the global energy consumption. Where better than here could innovations lead to meaningful transitions?
Apply the concepts of closed loop value chains and circular economy to innovation processes for one of the major manufacturing industries in Europe: the chemical industry which will serve as a case study for the two-week programme. Engage with stakeholders, discuss with experts, work in interdisciplinary teams and develop innovative solutions for the real-life challenges of chemical companies and clusters.
The established industry faces changing market demands and new requirements regarding a sustainable usage of material and feedstock. Circular economy models, focusing on the integration of different players along the entire value chain, become an important tool in meeting these demands. At the same time, they require to create new partnerships and new forms of cross-company interaction. Industry clusters offer benefits, but also challenge the companies to rethink not only energy and feedstock from them to examine how their business model interacts with those of the other cluster members.
But in which areas can companies work together? When can they benefit from a cluster setting? Can sustainability demands best met when working across different stakeholders in the value chain? And how do the business models of companies interact in cooperative settings?
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Participation Details
- August 21st – 26th in Gothenburg, Chalmers Johanneberg main campus , Challenge lab
- August 28th – September 1st, Frankfurt, Hoechst Industrial Cluster
- August 21st – 26th in Gothenburg, Chalmers Johanneberg main campus , Challenge lab - August 28th – September 1st, Frankfurt, Hoechst Industrial Cluster
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There are no registration and accommodation fees. Students from IDEA League member universities selected to participate in a summer school only have to pay for their own travel (and visa) costs.
There are no registration and accommodation fees. Students from IDEA League member universities selected to participate in a summer school only have to pay for their own travel (and visa) costs.
How to apply
Application is open to PhD Students of the member universities from the IDEA League Alliance (http://idealeague.org):
- Chalmers University of Technology
- ETH Zürich
- Politecnico di Milano
- RWTH Aachen
- TU Delft
Application is not open for students at Master’s level.
Application is open to PhD Students of the member universities from the IDEA League Alliance (http://idealeague.org):
- Chalmers University of Technology - ETH Zürich - Politecnico di Milano - RWTH Aachen - TU Delft
Application is not open for students at Master’s level.
In order to apply you need to **login to SiROP and affiliate yourself** with one of the mentioned universities. How to: http://bit.ly/sirop-affiliate
After successful affiliation you can return to this event and you will find a **button "Apply" right at the top**.
In order to apply you need to **login to SiROP and affiliate yourself** with one of the mentioned universities. How to: http://bit.ly/sirop-affiliate
After successful affiliation you can return to this event and you will find a **button "Apply" right at the top**.
The following documents will be requested from you as attachments you will have to upload with your application:
- Curriculum vitae & publications list
- Letter of motivation
- Letter of recommendation (optional)
- Supervisor approval (for Students from TU Delft and PhD students from Chalmers)
The following documents will be requested from you as attachments you will have to upload with your application:
- Curriculum vitae & publications list - Letter of motivation - Letter of recommendation (optional) - Supervisor approval (for Students from TU Delft and PhD students from Chalmers)
For more information please read the FAQ:
http://idealeague.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/FAQ-IDEA-League-Summer-Schools.pdf
If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact the organizer office@idealeague.org.
The IDEA League offers the students of the network (Chalmers, ETH Zurich, Politecnico di Milano, RWTH Aachen, TU Delft) the unique opportunity to develop new insights into current research, and to enhance their skills and academic excellence.