GreenSmart Sustainability Arena, Universitetstunet 2, Økonomibygningen, Ås (2026)

15/03/2025

🌍 The Sustainable Urban Futures seminar, organized by GreenSmart Sustainability Arena at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), examined the critical intersection of urban development, climate resilience, and social equity.

Hosted at Vitenparken Campus Ås, the seminar convened leading researchers and practitioners to discuss urgent challenges and innovative solutions for sustainable urban development. Key themes included urban justice, circular economy strategies, climate adaptation, and governance for inclusive and resilient cities.

The full seminar, including expert presentations and a panel discussion, is now available on YouTube.

🔗 Watch the seminar here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX70Xbsns6RquVnlBSrkAkYBDoV-4giWp

13/01/2025

Welcome to Sustainable Urban Futures - seminar by NMBU Sustainability Arena GreenSmart, dedicated to fostering innovative solutions for sustainable urban development.

Topics include:
✅ Circular Cities & Sustainable Economics
✅ Just Cities for All
✅ From Waste to Resource
✅ Nutrient Recycling & Urban Agriculture
✅ Creating Change for Sustainable Cities

📅 Date: 15 January 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00–15:00 (doors open at 10:15 with light refreshments)
📍 Location: Vitenparken Campus Ås (Høgskoleveien 1, 1430) and online
🎟️ Admission: Free with registration. Tickets for physical attendance are limited—secure your place today.
💻Registration for digital attendance is open until January 14 at 16.00.

The seminar will feature insights from prominent academics, researchers, and industry professionals, presenting perspectives on urban justice, circular economies, and sustainable practices.

Programme:https://vitenparken.no/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/Sustainable-Urban-Futures-Program-4.pdf

Registration: https://vitenparken.no/event/sustainable-urban-futures-seminar/

28/12/2024

Start 2025 with impact!🌍

Join us at Vitenparken for what could be the most significant urban sustainability event of the year arranged by NMBU´s Sustainability Arena GreenSmart on January 15 from 11 - 15.

Together with GreenSmart, we’ve designed an incredible program featuring leading experts tackling key topics:

✅ Circular Cities & Sustainable Economics
✅ Just Cities for All
✅ From Waste to Resource
✅ Nutrient Recycling & Urban Agriculture
✅ Creating Change for Sustainable Cities

Whether you're in the public, private, or educational sector, this event is your chance to gain actionable insights and connect with the brightest minds in sustainability.

📆Date: January 15
🕛Time: 11 - 15 (Doors open at 10.15)
🎟️ Completely free, but spots are limited! Includes simple food serving.
👉 Register: https://vitenparken.no/event/sustainable-urban-futures-seminar/

14/05/2024

Join NMBU Sustainability Arena - GreenSmart and Vitenparken at our PechaKucha event on May 15 at 16:30 - 18:00 at Vitenparken.

- Linn Vassvik, NMBU and NIBIO: Fascinated by plants and pollinators since her bachelor's, Linn explores their crucial role in apple production, advocating for the preservation of wild pollinators.

- Crystal Turnbull, NMBU: With a focus on fungal disease in food crops, Crystal investigates innovative methods like UV-C light to ensure healthy strawberries, emphasizing sustainable agriculture.

- Svein Andrè Kolltveit, NMBU: Driven by a passion for plant cultivation, Svein explores how modified LED lighting optimizes plant growth, paving the way for sustainable farming practices.

- Sara Catarina Costa Laranjeira, NMBU: Sara's research on grasses uncovers their vital role in agriculture and climate change adaptation, offering insights for a more sustainable future.

- Anubha Gupta, NMBU : Anubha utilizes CRISPR technology to study grass survival strategies in extreme climates, providing valuable implications for agriculture and environmental conservation.

- Ngan Bao Huynh; NIBIO: Passionate about plant immunity, Ngan explores the vaccination of Norway spruce against future threats, highlighting innovative approaches for plant protection.

Date: May 15
Time: 16:30 - 18:00 (doors open at 16:00)
Entrance: Free and includes complimentary foods.
Register to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gRqMTPH4

11/05/2024

Let’s explore the wonders of nature together! Join NMBU Sustainability Arena - GreenSmart and Vitenparken at our PechaKucha event on May 15 at 16:30 - 18:00 at Vitenparken.

- Linn Vassvik: Fascinated by plants and pollinators since her bachelor's, Linn explores their crucial role in apple production, advocating for the preservation of wild pollinators.

- Crystal Turnbull: With a focus on fungal disease in food crops, Crystal investigates innovative methods like UV-C light to ensure healthy strawberries, emphasizing sustainable agriculture.

- Svein Andrè Kolltveit: Driven by a passion for plant cultivation, Svein explores how modified LED lighting optimizes plant growth, paving the way for sustainable farming practices.

- Sara Catarina Costa Laranjeira: Sara's research on grasses uncovers their vital role in agriculture and climate change adaptation, offering insights for a more sustainable future.

- Anubha Gupta: Anubha utilizes CRISPR technology to study grass survival strategies in extreme climates, providing valuable implications for agriculture and environmental conservation.

- Ngan Bao Huynh: Passionate about plant immunity, Ngan explores the vaccination of Norway spruce against future threats, highlighting innovative approaches for plant protection.

Date: May 15
Time: 16:30 - 18:00 (doors open at 16:00)
Entrance: Free and includes complimentary foods.
Register to secure your spot: https://vitenparken.no/event/fascination-of-plants-day-pechakucha/

Vitenparken
Institutt for plantevitenskap - NMBU

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Universitetstunet 2, Økonomibygningen
Ås
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