DTU SmallSteps

21/11/2022

DTU SmallSteps is a platform for co-creation and connecting with the DTU community.

Everything in the app evolves around the SDGs as a common denominator for locating what and who you want to work with.

During the devolopment of DTU SmallSteps, I (the project manager) have spoken with a vast number of stakeholders, management, employees, teachers, researchers and students.

In almost 3 years, I come across so many projects and research that was related to other peoples work at DTU or could use an outside connection, I made. Every time, I have connected these people and projects - or at least mentioned it and let it be up to them to make connect.
It is always met with surprise that there are likeminded researchers. But also excitement.

This is exactly the main focus of DTU SmallSteps. By connecting and co-creating together, being inspired by others or finding synergies, we accelerate the journey towards more sustainability.

The picture is an abstract from the first chapter of the open sourced book "Co-creating for sustainability" by scientists at RUC.
Follow this link to access the book: https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/doi/10.1108/9781800437982

01/11/2022

Did you know that in one of the sustainable theories, Donut Economy, the right and opportunity to fair elections, are included?

Kate Raworth, the creater of Donut Economy, positions eg. access to education, gender equality and have a voice as an important part of sustainability.

To have a voice and speak it freely as part of your community, is worth celebrating.
To participate in discussions with opposite sides and meet each other with respect.

Happy elections to everyone on this day of democracy!

01/09/2022

Being at the People's Climate Meeting 2022 in Middelfart, is super inspiring!

Today, I had the priviledge to hear the author of "Klimapsykologi" ("Climate Psychology") speak. A book I am currently listening to.

At the café, I enjoyed a climate friendly burger. And yes, they had numbers and calculations Concito provided for them.
The manager of Café Mauritz granted permission to share just how much difference you can make - without feeling you change your life style.
It tasted great! :)

Even though it is easy to be hit by a little FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) when you are surrounded by inspiring talks and events, having a real break to clear your mind, is very important.

Stay tuned for more experiences from this event - or even better yet: Come join us - and go to the event in DTU SmallSteps app so we can hang and reflect together.

31/08/2022

Tomorrow, one of the largest Danish climate events for the public, begins!
The People's Climate Meeting 2022 in the city of Middelfart.
14 venues with talks, workshops and other activities for three days!

DTU SmallSteps will be present to be part of the positive, can-do climate vibe Thursday and Friday.
If you would like to meet up with others from DTU - either to share the experience of an activity or reflect on what you learned, DTU SmallSteps is the perfect platform!

Just follow these instructions:

1. Download DTU SmallSteps if you haven't yet
2. Login with DTU credentials and fill in your profile so it is easier to meet and speak about topics that interest you.
3. Go to "Community" and search (no input required) to find the event.
4. Unfold the event and press "Participate".

By doing this, you will automatically join the group chat for participants where we can communicate with each other. Write when you would like company and go with the flow.
No strings - just when, where and how you want.

27/07/2022

Thank you for being a part of this page! 😀👍

We have been silently working on creating a new platform based on the input from stakeholders, teachers, students, scientists and employees at DTU - and now we are ready to invite you to join!

On a more serious note:
While the downtime of summer is amazing 🏖, it has also been a scary eye opener 👀 for many to see drought and fires in other countries due to the rising temperatures ☀️
And today we reached overshot day.

🌿🌿Reminding us how important the sustainable agenda is!🌿🌿

👉So let's make a difference together! 👨‍🔬‍👩‍⚕️️‍👫👭👬

DTU SmallSteps has created a platform to help people at DTU create more sustainable initiatives:
Create projects, social events and locate the right people/knowledge to connect by choosing SDGs.

DTU SmallSteps is inviting YOU to join a full scale test of the new DTU SmallSteps app! Please join us 🙂

24/05/2022

🌿🌿🌿Sharing is caring! 🌿🌿🌿

👉Please help share this event with other students at DTU!

Especially if you ever:

- Like to have fun!
- Love a FREE lunch!
- Enjoy being part of that creative community vibe at campus!
- Dream about creating a campus life focused on sustainability!
- Long for connections to gain the knowledge needed on a project!
- Have experienced hearing about the cool stuff AFTER it happened!

Link to make it easy - or just share this post in the DTU groups, you are part of!

Thank you for helping

https://fb.me/e/1B7eAzhc6

28/03/2022

Sustainability is much more than enviroment, plastics, biodiversity and other physical challenges.

🍃🌿That sustainability is for the well-being of humans, is often forgotten.

👉Join this event with DTU Feministisk Forum and Carbon DTU to learn about Sustainable Development Goal #5
It is a chance to reflect on how you can participate in improving this SDG and make a difference!
Because...

"Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world."

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/

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Join us for our next Feministisk Forum at April 4th from 17.30-18.30, where we will bring up the exciting topic: "Cultural differences" when discussing feminism. Find the event on FB!

We, in the steering group of DTU Feministisk Forum, are all Danish citizens and after meeting all of You at different events, we've noticed that the status quo of feminism in different countries is very different. This - in combination with the international atmosphere at DTU - leaves us with a huge opportunity to learn from each other.

Together with Carbon and some amazing Feminist Forum enthusiasts, we will present a panel with participants from different cultures to participate in an inspiring Q&A.
Afterwards, we will have group discussions on the topic, where you get to indulge in exciting conversations with your fellow participants.

Everyone - regardless of gender - is welcome! The contents of our forums are as important for men as it is for women (and everyone in between) to address 💜

The forum will be held in English, and it takes place at the auditorium in Skylab at DTU Lyngby Campus. Note that since the event starts after 5 pm, please bring your DTU student card, so you can access the buildings.

01/12/2021

The talk with Christoffer Greisen from EnergyLab Nordhavn has begun.

Watch the livestream here: https://youtu.be/4880wkFJaro

Later we will share the recording with english subtitles at SmallSteps.dtu.dk

17/11/2021

Follow the livestream of the event presenting a SmallSteps Talk with Carbon DTU here at 5.30 P.M.

SmallSteps DTU is once again pleased to present a Talk about Sustainability at DTU.Come learn about the hidden gem that provides you with the possibility of ...

03/11/2021

Follow the live stream from the SmallSteps talk at DTU Library right here:

https://youtu.be/8Tna1PsWGnI

01/11/2021

Get a great deal, win a prize while you learn about creating advantages from group diversity AND measuring sustainability!
Sounds amazing, right? Sign up in the event and come join us:

https://www.facebook.com/events/401105501469262/

Sustainability is about more than enviroment. Solving sustainable challenges benefits from a great team with diversity and accepting differences; Social sustainaibility.
Co-incidence brought together 3 students with a vastly different background, but a common interest in sustainability. Together they started Griinbi, that will only sell sustainaible products, they have fully tested.
They actively worked on complementing each other.
YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:
- What they have learned from being a multi-national team from different universities and educations.
- Get advice for having great collaborations based on team diversity
- Testing if daily products are really sustainable.
- Experiences with transparency and data sharing.
Audience joining us live, will all receive a great offer from Griinbi AND have a chance to win 2 amazing prizes;
1. A gift basket with sustainable skin products. Value 700 DKK.
2. A reusable coffee capsule and coffee. Value 400 Dkk.
Be aware the event will be recorded. Follow a live stream at DTU Library youtube channel if you cannot be present.
Programme:
5.00-5.30 PM Welcome mingle
5.30-5..40 PM Warm up intro
5.40-6.10 PM Talk
6.10-6.30 Questions from the audience
6.30-6.40 Rounding off - Prize winners are found
6.30-7.00 Mingle