Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS)
@helsus.bsky.social
Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science HELSUS is a cross-faculty research unit in sustainability science within the University of Helsinki.
Curious about how economics can support sustainability transitions?
Join us at Viikki on 2.12. for insights from environmental economics, business research, and (de)growth economics.
🗓 2.12., 14–16
📍 Viikki, A-Talo, Kokoustamo, Tiimi A4 & MS Teams: lnkd.in/d3UPCi_8
🔗 Info: lnkd.in/d-vZFnVp
Join us at Viikki on 2.12. for insights from environmental economics, business research, and (de)growth economics.
🗓 2.12., 14–16
📍 Viikki, A-Talo, Kokoustamo, Tiimi A4 & MS Teams: lnkd.in/d3UPCi_8
🔗 Info: lnkd.in/d-vZFnVp
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Curious about how economics can support sustainability transitions?
Join us at Viikki on 2.12. for insights from environmental economics, business research, and (de)growth economics.
🗓 2.12., 14–16
📍 Viikki, A-Talo, Kokoustamo, Tiimi A4 & MS Teams: lnkd.in/d3UPCi_8
🔗 Info: lnkd.in/d-vZFnVp
Join us at Viikki on 2.12. for insights from environmental economics, business research, and (de)growth economics.
🗓 2.12., 14–16
📍 Viikki, A-Talo, Kokoustamo, Tiimi A4 & MS Teams: lnkd.in/d3UPCi_8
🔗 Info: lnkd.in/d-vZFnVp
Presentation and panel: Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving the Sámi in Finland
🗓️ 19 Nov, 10–12:30 | 📍University of Helsinki, Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33, Room F3005
Read the guidelines here 👉 lnkd.in/g3yUK9vE
🗓️ 19 Nov, 10–12:30 | 📍University of Helsinki, Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33, Room F3005
Read the guidelines here 👉 lnkd.in/g3yUK9vE
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Presentation and panel: Ethical Guidelines for Research Involving the Sámi in Finland
🗓️ 19 Nov, 10–12:30 | 📍University of Helsinki, Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33, Room F3005
Read the guidelines here 👉 lnkd.in/g3yUK9vE
🗓️ 19 Nov, 10–12:30 | 📍University of Helsinki, Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33, Room F3005
Read the guidelines here 👉 lnkd.in/g3yUK9vE
Join us for a HELSUS-RESET BBL on 20.11. At 11:30-12:30 with Silvia Gaiani on the topic of Nordic Sustainable Food Systems!
🗓️ 20.11. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building 2069
💻 Zoom. Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
See more info about the BBL events on the event website.
🗓️ 20.11. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building 2069
💻 Zoom. Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
See more info about the BBL events on the event website.
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join us for a HELSUS-RESET BBL on 20.11. At 11:30-12:30 with Silvia Gaiani on the topic of Nordic Sustainable Food Systems!
🗓️ 20.11. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building 2069
💻 Zoom. Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
See more info about the BBL events on the event website.
🗓️ 20.11. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building 2069
💻 Zoom. Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
See more info about the BBL events on the event website.
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Is AI really worth its environmental and societal costs?
Join the discussion with @helsus.bsky.social, our lovely speakers Denise Utochin from @hdsai.sund.ku.dk & Sophie Song from @dairinstitute.bsky.social and panelists from The Good AI Lab and University of Helsinki @helsinki.fi!
Join the discussion with @helsus.bsky.social, our lovely speakers Denise Utochin from @hdsai.sund.ku.dk & Sophie Song from @dairinstitute.bsky.social and panelists from The Good AI Lab and University of Helsinki @helsinki.fi!
November 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Is AI really worth its environmental and societal costs?
Join the discussion with @helsus.bsky.social, our lovely speakers Denise Utochin from @hdsai.sund.ku.dk & Sophie Song from @dairinstitute.bsky.social and panelists from The Good AI Lab and University of Helsinki @helsinki.fi!
Join the discussion with @helsus.bsky.social, our lovely speakers Denise Utochin from @hdsai.sund.ku.dk & Sophie Song from @dairinstitute.bsky.social and panelists from The Good AI Lab and University of Helsinki @helsinki.fi!
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#Policy brief workshop on Forestry and #just futures that I co-organize with Ayonghe Akonwi and Alizée Ville
today 04.11.2025
at @helsinki.fi
funded by @helsus.bsky.social
today 04.11.2025
at @helsinki.fi
funded by @helsus.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
#Policy brief workshop on Forestry and #just futures that I co-organize with Ayonghe Akonwi and Alizée Ville
today 04.11.2025
at @helsinki.fi
funded by @helsus.bsky.social
today 04.11.2025
at @helsinki.fi
funded by @helsus.bsky.social
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We’ve published a blog post featuring highlights from the SfS 2025 conference!
You can now also watch the recordings of the panel and keynote sessions on the HELSUS YouTube channel, and view photos from the event.
A warm thank you to everyone who took part and made the conference a success! 💚
You can now also watch the recordings of the panel and keynote sessions on the HELSUS YouTube channel, and view photos from the event.
A warm thank you to everyone who took part and made the conference a success! 💚
November 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We’ve published a blog post featuring highlights from the SfS 2025 conference!
You can now also watch the recordings of the panel and keynote sessions on the HELSUS YouTube channel, and view photos from the event.
A warm thank you to everyone who took part and made the conference a success! 💚
You can now also watch the recordings of the panel and keynote sessions on the HELSUS YouTube channel, and view photos from the event.
A warm thank you to everyone who took part and made the conference a success! 💚
🌱 HELSUS-RESET BBL continues with David Caicedo Sarralde on seed sovereignty & ancestral ontologies in the Andean-Amazon region.
🗓️ 23.10. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building, Room 2069
💻 Zoom: lnkd.in/dqDbrrbx
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
🗓️ 23.10. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building, Room 2069
💻 Zoom: lnkd.in/dqDbrrbx
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
October 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🌱 HELSUS-RESET BBL continues with David Caicedo Sarralde on seed sovereignty & ancestral ontologies in the Andean-Amazon region.
🗓️ 23.10. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building, Room 2069
💻 Zoom: lnkd.in/dqDbrrbx
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
🗓️ 23.10. 11:30–12:30
📍 UH Main Building, Room 2069
💻 Zoom: lnkd.in/dqDbrrbx
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
Join us on Monday for a guest lecture by John Little on the topic of: Societal Challenges of the Anthropocene – An Evolutionary, System-of-Systems, Convergence Paradigm
🗓️ 22.9. 13:00–14:00 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/6188654164...
Welcome!
🗓️ 22.9. 13:00–14:00 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/6188654164...
Welcome!
September 18, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Join us on Monday for a guest lecture by John Little on the topic of: Societal Challenges of the Anthropocene – An Evolutionary, System-of-Systems, Convergence Paradigm
🗓️ 22.9. 13:00–14:00 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/6188654164...
Welcome!
🗓️ 22.9. 13:00–14:00 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/6188654164...
Welcome!
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Registered participants can now sign up for individual sessions through the link sent by email to the address provided during event registration. The session registration will close on 24.9.
September 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Registered participants can now sign up for individual sessions through the link sent by email to the address provided during event registration. The session registration will close on 24.9.
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Don’t miss out: Today is the final day to register for the conference!
Once registration closes, all registered participants will receive an email with a link to sign up for the parallel sessions.
Register for the conference here: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Once registration closes, all registered participants will receive an email with a link to sign up for the parallel sessions.
Register for the conference here: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
September 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Don’t miss out: Today is the final day to register for the conference!
Once registration closes, all registered participants will receive an email with a link to sign up for the parallel sessions.
Register for the conference here: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Once registration closes, all registered participants will receive an email with a link to sign up for the parallel sessions.
Register for the conference here: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
🌍 HELSUS-RESET BBL is back with Prof. Bodo Steiner discussing how geopolitical uncertainty shapes sustainability debates & food systems.
🗓️ 25.9. 11:30–12:30 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom.
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
More information on the event website: lnkd.in/ewDvgjRT
🗓️ 25.9. 11:30–12:30 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom.
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
More information on the event website: lnkd.in/ewDvgjRT
September 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌍 HELSUS-RESET BBL is back with Prof. Bodo Steiner discussing how geopolitical uncertainty shapes sustainability debates & food systems.
🗓️ 25.9. 11:30–12:30 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom.
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
More information on the event website: lnkd.in/ewDvgjRT
🗓️ 25.9. 11:30–12:30 📍 UH Main Building 2069 💻 Zoom.
Bring your lunch & join the discussion! 🥗
More information on the event website: lnkd.in/ewDvgjRT
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The conference is just around the corner! Make sure to register for the event by next Tuesday, 16.9.: lnkd.in/eDdfkFsj
Please also note that registration for the University of Helsinki evening reception will close already on Monday 15.9. at 16:00: lnkd.in/dxAYvuB7
Please also note that registration for the University of Helsinki evening reception will close already on Monday 15.9. at 16:00: lnkd.in/dxAYvuB7
September 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The conference is just around the corner! Make sure to register for the event by next Tuesday, 16.9.: lnkd.in/eDdfkFsj
Please also note that registration for the University of Helsinki evening reception will close already on Monday 15.9. at 16:00: lnkd.in/dxAYvuB7
Please also note that registration for the University of Helsinki evening reception will close already on Monday 15.9. at 16:00: lnkd.in/dxAYvuB7
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The detailed Science for Sustainability 2025 conference programme has been published!
Explore the full agenda including session details, panel discussion topics, and keynote speaker biographies at: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Explore the full agenda including session details, panel discussion topics, and keynote speaker biographies at: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
September 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The detailed Science for Sustainability 2025 conference programme has been published!
Explore the full agenda including session details, panel discussion topics, and keynote speaker biographies at: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Explore the full agenda including session details, panel discussion topics, and keynote speaker biographies at: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
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Today is the last day tickets are available at the regular rate!
For those already registered: On 1 October, join us for an evening reception at the University of Helsinki’s Main Building. Please let us know by registering if you will attend, so we can plan accordingly.
For those already registered: On 1 October, join us for an evening reception at the University of Helsinki’s Main Building. Please let us know by registering if you will attend, so we can plan accordingly.
August 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today is the last day tickets are available at the regular rate!
For those already registered: On 1 October, join us for an evening reception at the University of Helsinki’s Main Building. Please let us know by registering if you will attend, so we can plan accordingly.
For those already registered: On 1 October, join us for an evening reception at the University of Helsinki’s Main Building. Please let us know by registering if you will attend, so we can plan accordingly.
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Regular-rate tickets for the Science for Sustainability conference are available until 18 August. Register and secure yours today!
Registration: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Registration: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
August 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Regular-rate tickets for the Science for Sustainability conference are available until 18 August. Register and secure yours today!
Registration: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Registration: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
What does sustainability look like as a self-reinforcing system?
On 25 June, Prof. Brian D. Fath (Towson Univ & IIASA) joins the HELSUS-RESET BBL to explore autocatalytic processes and systems ecology.
🗓️ 25 June at 11:30–12:30 | 📍 Room 2069 (Main Building) or Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/62374960128
On 25 June, Prof. Brian D. Fath (Towson Univ & IIASA) joins the HELSUS-RESET BBL to explore autocatalytic processes and systems ecology.
🗓️ 25 June at 11:30–12:30 | 📍 Room 2069 (Main Building) or Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/62374960128
June 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What does sustainability look like as a self-reinforcing system?
On 25 June, Prof. Brian D. Fath (Towson Univ & IIASA) joins the HELSUS-RESET BBL to explore autocatalytic processes and systems ecology.
🗓️ 25 June at 11:30–12:30 | 📍 Room 2069 (Main Building) or Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/62374960128
On 25 June, Prof. Brian D. Fath (Towson Univ & IIASA) joins the HELSUS-RESET BBL to explore autocatalytic processes and systems ecology.
🗓️ 25 June at 11:30–12:30 | 📍 Room 2069 (Main Building) or Zoom: helsinki.zoom.us/j/62374960128
Our latest blog post dives into key takeaways from the Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar from November 2024, where researchers from SYKE, LUKE, and HELSUS came together to reflect on a decade of sustainability transformation research:
www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
Towards sustainability - yes and how? | Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science | University of Helsinki
Ten years of sustainability transformation research - this blog post covers the key messages from Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar 5.11.
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May 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Our latest blog post dives into key takeaways from the Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar from November 2024, where researchers from SYKE, LUKE, and HELSUS came together to reflect on a decade of sustainability transformation research:
www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-...
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The Science for Sustainability 2025 conference programme is out now!
Programme: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
👉 Secure your spot now: Early Bird tickets are available only until May 26.
Let’s burst the sustainability bubble together this October in Helsinki!
Programme: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
👉 Secure your spot now: Early Bird tickets are available only until May 26.
Let’s burst the sustainability bubble together this October in Helsinki!
May 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The Science for Sustainability 2025 conference programme is out now!
Programme: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
👉 Secure your spot now: Early Bird tickets are available only until May 26.
Let’s burst the sustainability bubble together this October in Helsinki!
Programme: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
👉 Secure your spot now: Early Bird tickets are available only until May 26.
Let’s burst the sustainability bubble together this October in Helsinki!
Different dimensions of sustainability and global collaboration discussed at “Bringing together sustainability and ethical perspectives in responsible internationalization” by Tino Johansson (HELSUS), Anahita Rashidfarokhi (HELSUS) and Kaisa Kurki (UniPID)
May 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Different dimensions of sustainability and global collaboration discussed at “Bringing together sustainability and ethical perspectives in responsible internationalization” by Tino Johansson (HELSUS), Anahita Rashidfarokhi (HELSUS) and Kaisa Kurki (UniPID)
RESET Research Symposium 2025
Last Thursday’s interdisciplinary symposium hosted by RESET, HOH and INEQ on the Viikki campus brought together researchers exploring the intricate relationships between humans, animals, and the environment.
More details: www.helsinki.fi/en/projects/...
Last Thursday’s interdisciplinary symposium hosted by RESET, HOH and INEQ on the Viikki campus brought together researchers exploring the intricate relationships between humans, animals, and the environment.
More details: www.helsinki.fi/en/projects/...
May 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM
RESET Research Symposium 2025
Last Thursday’s interdisciplinary symposium hosted by RESET, HOH and INEQ on the Viikki campus brought together researchers exploring the intricate relationships between humans, animals, and the environment.
More details: www.helsinki.fi/en/projects/...
Last Thursday’s interdisciplinary symposium hosted by RESET, HOH and INEQ on the Viikki campus brought together researchers exploring the intricate relationships between humans, animals, and the environment.
More details: www.helsinki.fi/en/projects/...
Upcoming BBL Seminar: Eco-anxiety as an emerging risk for occupational safety and health with Fanni Moilanen and Jarno Turunen.
Discussant: Dr. Panu Pihkala.
🗓️ May 15, 11:30–12:30
📍 Room 2069, Main Building or online
Open to all — feel free to bring your lunch. 🥗
Discussant: Dr. Panu Pihkala.
🗓️ May 15, 11:30–12:30
📍 Room 2069, Main Building or online
Open to all — feel free to bring your lunch. 🥗
May 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Upcoming BBL Seminar: Eco-anxiety as an emerging risk for occupational safety and health with Fanni Moilanen and Jarno Turunen.
Discussant: Dr. Panu Pihkala.
🗓️ May 15, 11:30–12:30
📍 Room 2069, Main Building or online
Open to all — feel free to bring your lunch. 🥗
Discussant: Dr. Panu Pihkala.
🗓️ May 15, 11:30–12:30
📍 Room 2069, Main Building or online
Open to all — feel free to bring your lunch. 🥗
Slowing Travel & Decarbonizing Working Culture in Academia
Join us May 16 for a discussion on slow travel, decarbonizing research culture & climate justice in academia.
With Dr Gianluca Grimalda & Dr Stuart Capstick
📍 Think Corner Stage, Helsinki Central Campus & Online
🕐 13:00–15:00
Join us May 16 for a discussion on slow travel, decarbonizing research culture & climate justice in academia.
With Dr Gianluca Grimalda & Dr Stuart Capstick
📍 Think Corner Stage, Helsinki Central Campus & Online
🕐 13:00–15:00
May 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Slowing Travel & Decarbonizing Working Culture in Academia
Join us May 16 for a discussion on slow travel, decarbonizing research culture & climate justice in academia.
With Dr Gianluca Grimalda & Dr Stuart Capstick
📍 Think Corner Stage, Helsinki Central Campus & Online
🕐 13:00–15:00
Join us May 16 for a discussion on slow travel, decarbonizing research culture & climate justice in academia.
With Dr Gianluca Grimalda & Dr Stuart Capstick
📍 Think Corner Stage, Helsinki Central Campus & Online
🕐 13:00–15:00
What does sustainability look like at the municipal level?
At the Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar (28.4.2025), hosted by HELSUS, Syke and Luke, we explored how municipalities are navigating sustainability transformations across key sectors: energy, housing, and food.
At the Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar (28.4.2025), hosted by HELSUS, Syke and Luke, we explored how municipalities are navigating sustainability transformations across key sectors: energy, housing, and food.
April 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
What does sustainability look like at the municipal level?
At the Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar (28.4.2025), hosted by HELSUS, Syke and Luke, we explored how municipalities are navigating sustainability transformations across key sectors: energy, housing, and food.
At the Viikki Sustainability Research Seminar (28.4.2025), hosted by HELSUS, Syke and Luke, we explored how municipalities are navigating sustainability transformations across key sectors: energy, housing, and food.
Kestävän talouden dosentti, "maailmantuskan selviytyjä" Toni Ruuska esiintyi Ylen Puoli Seitsemässä tiistaina. Kestävyystiede, kohtuustalous ja Tonin henkilökohtainen matka jääkiekkoilijasta omavaraisuustaitojen äärelle olivat keskustelun keskiössä. 🏒 🥕
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Toni Ruuska | Puoli seitsemän
Vieraaksi saapuu kestävän talouden dosentti Toni Ruuska, joka opettelee omavaraisuutta. Miksi kirppistuotteiden hinnat ovat kohonneet? Juontajina Ella Kanninen ja Mikko Kekäläinen.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Kestävän talouden dosentti, "maailmantuskan selviytyjä" Toni Ruuska esiintyi Ylen Puoli Seitsemässä tiistaina. Kestävyystiede, kohtuustalous ja Tonin henkilökohtainen matka jääkiekkoilijasta omavaraisuustaitojen äärelle olivat keskustelun keskiössä. 🏒 🥕
areena.yle.fi/1-72475280
areena.yle.fi/1-72475280
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Science for Sustainability 2025 - Open call for abstracts
extended until May 5! Read more and submit your abstract: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
extended until May 5! Read more and submit your abstract: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
Call for abstracts is now open | Science for Sustainability 2025 | University of Helsinki
Sustainability Science Days is now Science for Sustainability! The event aims to bring science and research closer to other societal changemakers, including businesses, cities, and communities. The ca...
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April 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Science for Sustainability 2025 - Open call for abstracts
extended until May 5! Read more and submit your abstract: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...
extended until May 5! Read more and submit your abstract: www.helsinki.fi/en/conferenc...