Friday fiKa
Welcome to Friday fiKa!
As a part of the tradition, "Rivercity" family warms its members with "fika" which usually takes place in every Friday around 15:00 before friday catches them! No wonder it is one of moments that members wait for all week, and rejoice themselves by sharing their feelings and exhange ideas & weekly experiences. While mingling with coffee & conversation, it is perhaps more than just a 'fika' covered by following agenda:
> Sum up the week: Review the whole week's activities & performances
> Actions & Plan for next week
> 'Open Your Mind' session: Members share their week experices, evaluate themselves as well as the group as a whole, post new ideas & proposals
> Refreshments: f i k a
However, this page is OUR place where we post our stories, exciting moments, actions & upcoming events. So check it out! We would love to share our weekly 'fika' stories with YOU; and also you are just more than welcome to have a cup of coffee with us :)
(Coming Up) Opera!
May 13, 2010. Rivercity members are going to enjoy the "Böhem" at Gothenburg Opera House on the date around 19:30. You can also join, we will be very happy to have you with us. If you feel so, then please contact us as soon as possible. You can also personally look for members "Rossi" or "Jonas" for details.
Week 4: a fiKa for 'Quy'
April 23, 2010. This Friday was more than fun! It turned out to be one of our member's birthday! What else could have been more fun? We celebrated 'Quy's birthday with sheer joy & choirs; not to mention about the chocolates which was brought for him but unfortunately we digested it before he got any chance! In this bunch of fun, we missed one of our members " Mr. Vasa from Serbia" who was sick (?) & couldn't join us. However, 'fika' was ended by usual discussions & greetings.
Apart from this, for "Jonas" it was a special friday since he had his first football match on Gothenburg Club Football Tournament; we had our best wishes for him (otherwise he would have killed us)! Finally, we, rest of the members ended our day going to after-work.
Celebrating our first fiKa:
*** details coming soon
Posted by: Saiful Islam Rossi
The Bill - short film - Germanwatch
This short film was recently nominated for the Viral Video Awards and has been presented at the Annual Conference of the German Council for Sustainable Development in Berlin.
Discussing and Presenting literature
During our second and third week we were all given two texts to read, one that we present and the other to prepare questions. Basically the text will be our theoretical or and research departure point so it is important for use to share each other our own understanding of the text and its value for our project. We also point out which part that are interesting and important points of the text we might find useful for the projects.
The presentation was held on 8,9,12,13 April 2010 in the Mark Room, Geovetarcentrum.
Below is the list of literatures we discussed. Furthermore we will post the review of the literature or attach them so you can download them.
Posted by: Aditya Muharam
List of Literature
Climate change, risk and adaptation
1. SMHI (2006). Klimatunderlag för sårbarhetsanalys Göteborgs stad – Etapp 2, sannolikhets och riskbedömningar. SMHI. Rapport Nr. 2006:16.
2. Schneider, S.H., S. Semenov, A. Patwardhan, I. Burton, C.H.D. Magadza, M. Oppenheimer, A.B. Pittock, A. Rahman, J.B. Smith, A. Suarez and F. Yamin (2007). Assessing key vulnerabilities and the risk from climate change. Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Contribution of Working Group II to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, M.L. Parry, O.F. Canziani, J.P. Palutikof, P.J. van der Linden and C.E. Hanson, Eds., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 779-810. http://www.ipcc.ch/publications_and_data/ar4/wg2/en/ch19.html
3. McLaughlin, P. and Dietz, Thomas. (2008). Structure, Agency and Environment: Toward an Integrated Perspective on Vulnerability. Global Environmental Change 18 (1): 99 – 111.
4. CSIRO, Arizona State University, University of Stockholm (2007). Urban Resilience. Research Prospectus. Resilience Alliance. http://www.resalliance.org/files/1172764197_urbanresilienceresearchprospectusv7feb07.pdf
5. ICE (2010). Facing Up to Rising Sea Levels. Retreat? Defend? Attack? ICE. http://www.buildingfutures.org.uk/
Transdisciplinary theory and methodology
1. Geels, F. W. (2010). Ontologies, socio-technical transitions (to sustainability), and the multi-level perspective. Research Policy (Article in Press).
2. Steven Cork et al. (2005). 4 Scenarios. Chapter 8 in Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Scenarios.
http://www.millenniumassessment.org/documents/document.332.aspx.pdf
3. Scholz, R. W. & Tietje, O. (2002). Embedded case study methods. Integrating quantitative and qualitattive knowledge. Thousand oaks: Sage. (Especially Chapter 4: The Architecture of Knowledge Integration in Embedded Case Studies, Chapter 9: Formative Scenario Analysis, Chapter 11: Multi-Attribute Utility Theory, and Chapter 12: Integrated Risk Management).
4. Polk, M., Knutsson, P. (2008). Transdisciplinary research for promoting social change towards sustainable development. Environmental Education Research 14 (6): 643 – 653.
5. Halla, F. (2007). A SWOT Analysis of Strategic Urban Development Planning. The Case of Dar Es Salaam City in Tanzania. HABITAT International Vol. 31 (1): 130 – 142.
Sustainable Urban Development
1. Hopwood, B., Mellor, M., O’Brien, G. (2005). Sustainable Development: Mapping Different Approaches. Sustainable Development 13: 38 – 52.
2. Kates, R. W., Parris, T. M., Leiserowitz, A. A. (2005). What is Sustainable Development: Goals, Indicators, Values and Practice. Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development 47 (3): 8 – 21.
3. Rockström, J. et al. (2009). A safe operating space for humanity. Nature 461 (24): 472 – 475.
4. HUR 2050. (2005). Framtidsbilder av en Långsiktigt Hållbar Göteborgsregion omkring år 2050. HUR 2050.
5. Andersson, R., Bråmå, Å., Hogdal, J. (2009). Fattiga och Rika – Segregerad Stad. Flyttningar och segregationens dynamik i Göteborg 1990 – 2006. Göteborgs stad.
6. Andrea Colantonio. (2007). Measuring Social Sustainability: Best Practice from Urban Renewal in the EU. The European Investment bank. http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/be/oisd/sustainable_communities/resources/SocialSustainability_Metrics_and_Tools.pdf
Environment, Energy and Transport
1. Regeringskansliet (2000). The Swedish Environmental Objectives. Interim Targets and Action Strategies. Summary of Gov. Bill 2000 / 01:130. Regeringskansliet. http://www.sweden.gov.se/content/1/c6/02/00/34/d7a3cf4f.pdf
2. Yan Zhang, Zhifeng Yang, Xiangyi Yu (2009). Evaluation of urban metabolism based on emergy synthesis: A case study for Beijing (China). Ecological Modelling Vol. 220 (13 - 14): 1690 – 1696.
3. Göteborgs Stad (2009). Miljörapport 2008. En beskrivning av miljötillståndet I Göteborg. R 2009:11. Miljöförvaltningen, Göteborgs Stad. http://www5.goteborg.se/prod/Miljo/Miljohandboken/dalis2.nsf/vyFilArkiv/N800_R2009_11.pdf/$file/N800_R2009_11.pdf
4. Folke, C. (2006). The Emergence of a Perspective for Social-Ecological Systems Analyses. Global Environmental Change 16: 253 – 267.
5. Åkerman J et al. (2007). Två gradersmålet i sikte? Scenarier för svenska energi- och transportsystmet till år 2050. Rapport 5754 Naturvårdsverket. http://www.naturvardsverket.se/Documents/publikationer/620-5754-1.pdf
Project Members 2010
Hej,
We are the member of Project Management for Sustainable Development 2010.
This year we have 17 students and 4 advisors(teachers) from diverse academic fields in University of Gothenburg and Chalmers.
Students (A to Z)
1. Adelina Lundell
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Name |
Adelina Lundell |
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Nationality |
Sweden, Gothenburg, 1982 |
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Academic background |
Social sciences and environmental studies (Human Ecology) |
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Work experiences |
Project for Miljöbron. Universeum. |
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Motivation and Expectation |
Put theoretical knowledge into practice! Interested in sustainable city planning from a human ecological perspective. |
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Other interests |
Music, dancing, traveling, environmental and social issues, politics. |
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Contact info |
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4. Aditya Muharam
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Name |
Aditya Muharam |
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Nationality |
Indonesia, Jakarta, 19840717 |
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Academic background |
Bachelor of Art in International Relations, University of Indonesia, 2007; Master programme in Global Studies 2009, Gothenburg University |
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Work experiences |
1. Programme assistant, Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence, 2009 2. Sales Management Trainee, Phillip Morris Indonesia 2008-2009 3. Programme assistant, Voice of Human Rights Indonesia 2008 |
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Motivation and Expectation |
Learn on city planning and sustainable development in practice
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Other interests |
Football, Juventus, Social Media |
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Contact info |
2. Almina Isberg
*detail coming soon
3. Anders Smith
*detail coming soon
5. ASM Mujahidul Islam (Shaheen)
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Name |
ASM Mujahidul Islam (Shaheen) |
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Nationality |
Rangpur, Bangladesh & 24 January |
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Academic background |
Masters in Global Studies (on going) Masters in Logistics & Transport Management (2007) Bachelor in Business Administration, BBA (2001) |
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Work experiences |
Marketing Executive (2002-2004) in ACI Limited, Bangladesh Marketing Researcher (2001) in ACI Limited, Bangladesh |
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Motivation and Expectation |
I love to work on research. It gives me feelings of bringing something new and something useful to the world. |
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Other interests |
Love music, dance, sports, photography, traveling, and movies. Enjoy cooking & experimenting on it. Love making friends all over the world. |
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Contact info |
Email: [email protected] Mobile: +46 73 909 5121 |
6. Bui Trang Phuong Nam
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Name |
Bui Trang Phuong Nam |
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Nationality |
Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City |
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Academic background |
Mathematics - Bachelor Environmental Management and Economics - Master at Handelshogskolan |
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Work experiences |
Teaching at highschools and university in Vietnam |
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Motivation and Expectation |
Finish my master- short-term and study PhD (in US, maybe) - long-term After that, return to VN to continue teaching |
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Other interests |
Badminton, pingpong |
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Contact info |
7. Emma Josefson
*photo coming soon
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Name |
Emma Josefson |
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Nationality |
Sweden |
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Academic background |
At present persuing a master's degree in Spatial Planning at Blekinge Institute of Technology, Karlskrona, to earn the title Planning Architect. Prior to this I enrolled in random courses in environmental science and global studies at the Gothenburg University |
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Work experiences |
Two internships at the municipality of Trollhättan's Planning department where I was to make a survey of the city centre and to propose future development and use of the city core |
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Motivation and Expectation |
To learn how to work with people from other fields of knowledge, as a way to prepare myself for my working life where I see myself cooperating with stakeholders and parties with very varying interests and priorities." |
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Other interests |
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Contact info |
8. Hannes Sonnsjö
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Name |
Hannes Sonnsjö |
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Nationality |
Sweden, Kristianstad |
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Academic background |
Bachelor Degree in Political Science (Örebro University) with Peace and Conflict Studies as main area. |
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Work experiences |
Chairman of the Association of Foreign Affairs - Utrikespolitiska Föreningen. (2007 Malmö Högskola) |
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Motivation and Expectation |
To see how public administrators are involved in the city planning and to what extent they have an environmental focus in their work. Also, to see how the city can be developed in terms of recreation areas within the city. |
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Other interests |
Music is my main interest. Has dedicated 10 of my 30 square meters on building a studio in which I sit a lot! |
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Contact info |
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9. Jonas Per Eric Wilson
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Name |
Jonas Per Eric Wilson |
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Nationality |
Sweden, Värnamo, 840504 |
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Academic background |
A bachelor's degree in Human Resource management from Örebro University with focus on psychology. One year of Human Ecology studies at the University of Gothenburg. Presently in the Master Programme in Global Studies at the University of Gothenburg. |
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Work experiences |
I have only been employed by one company, Poståkeriet Värnamo, where I was a driver delivering boxes to companies in Värnamo with surroundings. Otherwise I have played much football and been involved in Örebro SK Ungdom (football club for children) as a coach and lecturer. Presently I play with Lunden ÖBK here in Gothenburg. |
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Motivation and Expectation |
To begin with I looked forward to some practical work, and I still do that, but now I am also keen on learning from everyone in the group and testing all the education I have had in debates with others. I guess I will try to be the voice of nature (hmm, I should mention that I very much see humans as nature too), producing naive ideas that can be rejected later on, but that maybe creates discussion and some creativity. |
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Other interests |
Well, I must say I know everything about sports in general, especially football. But lately I have noticed myself watching usual news rather than sports news, so I guess something is happening with me. I like training a lot, and me and my violinist Anna has a music project going on where I mostly play guitar and also some piano (someone has said it sounds like jewish folk music...) I am terribly interested in music and at the moment I am more or less in love with the music made by Owen Pallett, a canadien violinist and genious. I am bad in crafts. |
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Contact info |
10. Mai Dinh Quy
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Name |
Mai Dinh Quy |
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Nationality |
Vietnam, Binh Duong-830423 |
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Academic background |
I have academic background about economics e.g microeconomics, macroeconomics and environmental economics |
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Work experiences |
I worked as a teacher about 3years before I came Sweden to study about environmental management and economics at Gothengburg Uni. |
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Motivation and Expectation |
I expect to gain much knowledge when I take part in this Project. I hope learn something news when joint discussion with classmates |
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Other interests |
My hobbies are listening music, shopping, and watching TV. I also love football and swimming very much. My personal interest is how to help people as possible as and so on |
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Contact info |
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11. Nining Widiyati
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Name |
Nining Widiyati |
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Nationality |
Indonesia, 3 June 1975 |
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Academic background |
Bachelor in Chemical Engineer Bandung Institute of Technology Master Program in Environmental Management and Economics Gothenburg University |
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Work experiences |
Environmental Department Republic of Indonesia experience in city planning process from different perspectives |
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Motivation and Expectation |
To learn & enjoy by being with so many people from various interesting background; get a powerful insight of Sustainable Urban Development acknowledging the fact that "the best is yet to come" |
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Other interests |
cooking, fashion |
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Contact info |
12. Riffat Zahra
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Name |
Riffat Zahra |
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Nationality |
Pakistan |
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Academic background |
Masters in Global Studies Masters in Applied Psychology Bachelors in Education |
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Work experiences |
Social Work and Teaching |
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Motivation and Expectation |
The biggest expectation is that I will master the things which I am unable to do now. |
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Other interests |
Painting,Travelling, Photography,Cooking |
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Contact info |
13. Rita Martha Wanjiku
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Name |
Rita Martha Wanjiku |
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Nationality |
Kenyan, 25th 08 |
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Academic background |
Masters in Environmental Mangement and Economics.Gothenburg University. Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management-ABE London Bachelor's in Environmental Science-Kenyatta University |
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Work experiences |
Lafarge Ecosystems Kenya SPEK-Society For Protection of Environment in Kenya. |
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Motivation and Expectation |
I expect to integrate with the rest of my classmates n share information on the different backgrounds that we all have. Put in to practice the knowledge i will acquire throughout the course in our project case study. |
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Other interests |
Shopping,Reading ,Swimming,socialising and travelling. |
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Contact info |
+46762317069 |
14. Saiful Islam Rossi
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Name |
Saiful Islam Rossi |
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Nationality |
Bangladesh, Dhaka, 24.11.1984 |
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Academic background |
MSc in International Business & Trade; Bachelor in Business Administration |
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Work experiences |
Worked under International Division for a local firm over 10 months; 'Internship' from an ICT firm for 4 months; Brand Management Contract for 3 months |
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Motivation and Expectation |
To learn & enjoy by being with so many people from various interesting background; get a powerful insight of Sustainable Urban Development acknowledging the fact that "the best is yet to come" |
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Other interests |
Music, Movies, History, Business Information, Travelling & Soccer |
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Contact info |
Mobile: 0760882206; Email: [email protected], [email protected] |
15. Samira Heshmatzadeh
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Name |
Samira Heshmatzadeh |
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Nationality |
Iran, Tehran, 1985 |
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Academic background |
Master of Science in international business and trade in Gothenburg University, Bachelor in economic science, business economy in Allameh Tabatabai University (ATU) in Iran |
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Work experiences |
Working as project manager in Naghshe-Click International research institute in Iran Working as project assistance in Shahid Beheshti University Working in graduate department of ATU University Teaching mathematic and statistic in private sector |
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Motivation and Expectation |
Interested in working as a group especially in big projects. Also I am very ambitious helping people solving problems. I’m mad at difficult and complex issues and problems, trying to find a best fitted solution for them. So the fact is that by taking this course not only my academic skills would improve but also my social ones. |
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Other interests |
interested in climbing and jogging Playing music and all groups hobbies |
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Contact info |
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16. Tohori Tsuchiya
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Name |
Tohori Tsuchiya |
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Nationality |
Japan, Tokyo, 19880607 |
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Academic background |
Bachelor at Civil and Environmental Engineering |
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Work experiences |
Teaching experience at Sweden, survey assistance related to management of local convenience stores in Japan |
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Motivation and Expectation |
To work with people with different specific backgrounds and to achieve one project is a great advantage for my study. Also, I would like to know more about Gothenburg where I am. |
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Other interests |
Watching and playing football, traveling around the world, meeting new people, cycling, running, organizing events, camping. |
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Contact info |
17. Vasa Peric
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Name |
Vasa Peric |
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Nationality |
Swedish-Serbian, 12.02.84 Belgrade (Serbia) |
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Academic background |
Bsc Business and Administration/Accounting major Msc Management |
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Work experiences |
Project management thesis writing/ Industry and telecomunications working experience. Bar owner. |
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Motivation and Expectation |
Great time with interesting people and interesting project. Grow as a individual during this time and learn more about different processes. Pass with distinction on the end :) |
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Other interests |
swimming, making great food and traveling. Good vine is also a plus. I enjoy meeting new people and evolving in every single way. |
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Contact info |
Mobile 0700922776 |
Advisors(Teachers)
· Elisabeth Undén
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Name |
Elisabeth Undén |
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Nationality |
Sweden, Hallsberg 21st of November 1976 |
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Academic background |
Master in Mathematical statistics, Master in Environmental Science |
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Work experiences |
Worked at an Environmental consultant at two different firms, Koucky & Partners and FluxSense AB. Worked at both Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg with teaching, research and coordinating projects in air quality and sustainable urban development. Worked at The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) (Naturskyddsföreningen) with congestion charges. |
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Motivation and Expectation |
That the project as a whole will push the knowledge base and ideas on sustainable urban development future and to give input to important planning processes for the City of Gothenburg. To learn a lot and have fun. |
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Other interests |
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Contact info |
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· Ingrid Johansson
*detail coming soon
· Lena Viktorsson
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Name |
Lena Viktorsson |
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Nationality |
Sweden |
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Academic background |
Course coordinator and advisor for the case study course 'Project management in Sustainable Development' 2008-2010 Participant in the case study course 2007 Master of Science in physical oceanography, 2007 |
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Work experiences |
Most of my experience is within the academia. I am currently working as a Ph.D. student in oceanography. My work is related to eutrophication problems and focuses on exchange of nutrients between sediment and overlying water on the Baltic sea and a fjord system north of Gothenburg. Apart from my academic work I have studied Spanish in Latin America and worked as a volunteer for environmental NGOs in Ecuador. Part time jobs during my years as a student includes waitress, security guard, park and green area maintenance and work in the health care sector. |
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Motivation and Expectation |
"From the past three years with this course I have seen our definition of sustainable development becoming more users friendly. By that I mean that it is not only a few words on a paper but something that describe how we can develop, plan and build our society to make it sustainable. I hope this year’s study will show how the area around the Gota River and all of us that use it can become sustainable. I am also looking forward to get to know a lot of new persons and see how they understand the concept of sustainable development." |
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Other interests |
When not at work I spend much of my time rolling around on a mat with other people. The sport is called Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (no, it is not Capoeira) and you can find more info about it at www.grappling.se. I recommend everyone that do not dislike close contact to try it! |
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Contact info |
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· Per Knutsson
*detail coming soon
· Ulf Ernstson
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Name |
Ulf Ernstson |
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Nationality |
Sweden, Trollhättan 12 maj 1958 |
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Academic background |
Current employment at the University of Gothenburg 2009-2010; Postdoc., environmental coordinator, teacher, Department of Human and Economic Geography, Center for Regional Analysis, School of Economics at Göteborg University. 2007-2008 Researcher, environmental coordinator, teacher, Department of Human Geography, Center for Regional Analysis, School of Economics at Göteborg University. I have previously held doctoral position at Department of Human Geography, School of Economics at Göteborg University. I have been environmental manager for the project to introduce environmental management systems (ISO 14001) at the School, is currently working as environmental coordinator for the School. |
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Work experiences |
Approximately 10 years experience in the automotive and aerospace industry as NC services operator, planning engineer, designer, and technical consultant. I have experience from designing components and develop technical systems in the car industry. Experience working with various CAD programs (Cadam, CATIA, Strim 100) and GIS software (ArcInfo, ArcGIS, MapInfo). I have completed, and graduated, from a number of courses, environmental management training (SIFU) in 1996, Master exam in Human Geography (University of Gothenburg) in 1995, Industrial Administration (higher specialization course, Nils-Ericsson School Trollhättan) 1982, 4-year technical school, machine (Nils-Ericsson School, Trollhättan, Sweden), 1978 |
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Motivation and Expectation |
My motivation for the project is large, although the time I have available is somewhat limited. I am very interested in environmental issues. Have studied and been involved in various environmental issues, problems and solutions since 1990. I expect this year's case study course will be as good as usual, but after the initial weeks, I think it will be the best in years |
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Other interests |
Leisure interests is sports as running, cycling, reading literature, travel, and culture in all forms, not least cafe visits, play guitar in a hobby band and to sail with the boat |
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Contact info |
Tel. 031-7861422" |
Posted by Tohori Tsuchiya
Invitation to the First Reference Meeting 14 April 2010
The meeting will be held at Wednesday, 14 April 2010,
Kl.13-15,
Thank you for your cooperation and hope to see you soon.
Excursion as part of project
By: Samira Heshmatzadeh
Many people are considered to be variable knowledge about the state of affairs in a DISTINCT or geographic socio-cultural area. Whenever something of Importance that happens upon their concerns domain, they are to be likely be called upon to explain or interpret the events publicly. In this term they start to find the issues and objectives by observing the area, as we did in our project.
The fact is that all projects log in research, observation, and collection of materials. Excursion as one way suggested data collecting and getting familiar with problem area by observing the problem area. Direct way commands as another way is information gathering, Sequence of Operations That Enabler the user to learn the commands Which change his data sets. The Distinction between the excursion and the direct way is because of the distinction between there plan and performance, or between knowing and doing. So the best way of doing comprehensive research is to combine different type of data gathering.
On the 30 th March 2010, as the first step of starting our project, we start to observe the area of our study in five diffferent groups, EACH were responsible for part of area specified by documenting the day with photo and prepare a presentation.
So the first group's points of interest was:
· Angered bridge
· Area Planned for new tunnel
· Marieholm bridge.
For the second group was:
· Backaplan (Development Area)
· Ringön and Trains chunting yard close by
· DHL terminal and Gullbergsvass kay area.
Third group were Responsible for:
· Älvrummet (exhibition about the River City)
· Biskopsgården
· wharf.
Forth Group to observed:
· Rock - Älvsnabben
· Färjenäs
· Sannegårdshamnen
· Stena terminal.
Finally the load group observed:
· Amf4 military area - as a potential area for new development
· Risholmen / Heart Holmen
· Kungsten / Älvsborgsbron bridge.
By observing the area, the strengths and weakness as well as potential and future possibilities of the area could be understandable more tangibly. After That observation EACH groups presented their own understanding of that area of the whole members. For example the first group started by their observation at Angered, passing the bridge, taking photos and discussing the strengths and weakness of that area, try to draw reason for them, like the inaccessibility to the river side, no social meeting place, non residential friendly and so on. They also "mentioned thats the linkage between both sides of the river was so weak and there was a new project of building a new tunnel completely close to the old one which seem questionable. They also "found thats the density of the area from the east side was so diffused and as you go more along the river up to center it was sensed both for residential and industrial area with these objectives. They came to this conclusion, that what would be the benefits as well as loss of Sustainable Development on that area.
Göteborg, a short introduction.
An old Swedish saying holds that a child that is loved has many names. Göteborg, Gothenburg, Gotemburgo, Gautaborg … I am counting. Well, this child is loved by many. Therefore it is our way to express a love to a child by preparing future sustainable development.
But first a bit of very short introduction taken from several sites:
Greater Gothenburg, is a metropolitan area surrounding the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. The metropolitan region is located in Västra Götaland County, except for the municipalities of Kungsbacka, which is located to the south in Halland County. As of 2005, the municipality of Alingsås and Lilla Edet were added to the region. With the current population of nearly one million individuals it is the second largest metropolitan area in Sweden after Metropolitan Stockholm.
Meanwhile the City of Gothenburg (Swedish:Göteborg), is the second-largest city in Sweden (after Stockholm) and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. Situated on the south-west coast of Sweden, the city has a population of around half million people. The city was founded in 1621 by King Gustaf Adolf of Sweden. It is situated by the sea at the mouth of Göta Älv-the river running through the city-and is the largest sea port of the Nordic countries.
Our focus of interest in this project will be the the future Gothenburg sustainable development of around the Göta Älv (Göta River).
The Göta älv is a river that drains lake Vänern into Kattegat at the city of Gothenburg on the western coas Kattegat at the city of Gothenburg on the western coast of Sweden. It is located in Götaland, with the river itself being a site of early Geatish settlement. The length is 93 km. Often the combination of Göta älv and Klarälven (a river ending at Vänern) is mentioned. This combination is the longest river in the Nordic countries, 750 km. The Bohus Fortress is located by the river at Kungälv. Here the river splits into two, with the northern part being the Nordre älv and the southern part keeping the name Göta älv.
Meanwhile for this project the preliminary limitation of the river area is between Angered Bridge down to the mouth of the river in the western part of Gothenburg.
At a glance the area has a complex and different landscape; housing, industries, transportation infrastructures; mixed with different interests and values. Therefore it is fair to say, it will be an interesting and challenging project to nurture the child we love into a better future.
Aditya Muharam
Source: Wikipedia, Googlemaps, Goteborg.com
Welcome to Project Management for Sustainable Development
Welcome to the 2010 course "Project Management for Sustainable Development".
During the course you are expected to work 09.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday, with the project until the 5th of June.
This year's project will deal with urban sustainable development in the face of climate change and will focus on the centre of Gothenburg, along the southern and northerns shores of Göta Älv. The present and future development of this city area involves a vast number of aspects, including environmental, social, political, economic and cultural. It furthermore contains local as well as regional, international levels and scales.
During the course you will work in cooperation with different stakeholders concerned with the future development of Göteborg, including representatives from the Gothenburg City Administration, the private sector, the general public and various interest groups.
See you on Monday 29th of March!
The course supervisors
