- Economy and society
- Environment and natural resources
Start your Wednesdays off in a great way at the Circular Economy morning coffee sessions on Teams!
Join us every Wednesday morning to hear a short presentation on themes related to sustainability and the circular economy. These presentations are followed by a discussion in a friendly atmosphere.
Sessions will run from 24.9. to 19.11.2025 and are held 8.30–9.00 (UTC+2).
These multidisciplinary coffees are meant for researchers, professionals, and the general public. They are hosted by the Research Center for Sustainable Circular Economy (UEF CECE) based at the University of Eastern Finland Business School. A Teams link will be sent to all registered. See you there!
Speakers & Schedule
24 Sept Aldona Glińska-Neweś, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland: Circular Couture – Transforming the Fashion Lifecycle Through Sustainable Consumer Decisions.
1 Oct Eeva Hellström, Sitra: Regenerative futures – from principles to examples.
8 Oct Juha Kinnunen, University of Eastern Finland: Microcredentials as lifelong learning, and Circular economy skill development for working life CE – CE4ALL project.
15 Oct Angelina Korsunova-Tsaruk, University of Helsinki: Digital platforms for nurturing circular neighbourhood spirits.
22 Oct Alisa Mick: Circular Entrepreneurship as a Transition Engine.
29 Oct Diana Arbelaez Ruiz, University of Eastern Finland: Mineral demand for urban mobility electrification has social, environmental and geopolitical effects. Why is this important for urban actors?
5 Nov Mari Haikonen, Savonia UAS: Kiertokasvu-hankkeen tuloksia. (Note: in Finnish)
12 Nov Merve Atasoy, University of Eastern Finland: Transformation of Traditional Wastewater Treatment Plants into Resource Recovery Hubs.
19 Nov Milla Sarja, University of Jyväskylä: CE and beyond - perfecting the imperfect model.
For further information, please contact Kristina Leppälä, email [email protected].