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- Arbelaez Velez, Ana Maria, et al.
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”Elsparkcyklar är inte per automatik miljövänliga.”
- 2021
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Ingår i: Sydsvenskan. - 1652-814X.
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Tidskriftsartikel (populärvet., debatt m.m.)abstract
- När elsparkcyklar ersätter resor med till exempel bil och taxi bidrar de till att minska utsläppen och miljöpåverkan blir mindre. Om elsparkcyklarna däremot ersätter promenader eller resor med cykel och kollektivtrafik blir miljöpåverkan istället större.
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- Cox, Michael, et al.
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How academic podcasting can change academia and its relationship with society : A conversation and guide
- 2023
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Ingår i: Frontiers in Communication. - 2297-900X. ; 8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper we explore the potential of academic podcasting to e ect positive change within academia and between academia and society. Building on the concept of epistemic living spaces, we consider how podcasting can change how we evaluate what is legitimate knowledge and methods for knowledge production, who has access to what privileges and power, the nature of our connections within academia and with other partners, and how we experience the constraints and opportunities of space and time. We conclude by o ering a guide for others who are looking to develop their own academic podcasting projects and discuss the potential for podcasting to be formalized as amainstream academic output. To listen to an abridged and annotated version of this paper, visit: https://soundcloud.com/conservechange/podcastinginacademia.
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- Cox, Michael, et al.
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How academic podcasting can change academia and its relationship with society: A conversation and guide
- 2023
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Ingår i: Frontiers in Communication. - 2297-900X. ; 8
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In this paper we explore the potential of academic podcasting to effect positive change within academia and between academia and society. Building on the concept of “epistemic living spaces,” we consider how podcasting can change how we evaluate what is legitimate knowledge and methods for knowledge production, who has access to what privileges and power, the nature of our connections within academia and with other partners, and how we experience the constraints and opportunities of space and time. We conclude by offering a guide for others who are looking to develop their own academic podcasting projects and discuss the potential for podcasting to be formalized as a mainstream academic output. To listen to an abridged and annotated version of this paper, visit: https://soundcloud.com/conservechange/podcastinginacademia.
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- Frennesson, Lina, et al.
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The challenge of assigning groups
- 2020
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Group work is increasingly used in higher education and is associated with several benefits, both for the students and the teacher. How groups are assigned is of significance for the success of group work. This study aspires to explore the ways in which teachers can assign groups in order to enable successful group work. The findings indicate that heterogeneous groups that consist of students with complementary abilities are the most favourable for successful group work. Furthermore, three different methods for assigning groups were identified via interviews with teachers in higher education: 1) groups intentionally assigned by teacher, 2) randomly assigned by teacher, and 3) groups decided by students. Each method is however associated with both advantages and disadvantages, and it appears challenging for teachers to assign groups in an optimal manner.
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- Libertson, Frans
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Competing socio-technical narratives in times of grid capacity challenges : the representative case of Sweden
- 2021
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Ingår i: Energy, Sustainability and Society. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2192-0567. ; 11:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Around the globe the electricity sector is strikingly similar, as regardless of nation it is structured around centralized large-scale power production. However, these centralized systems are currently experiencing operational problems related to climate change, energy security and aging grid infrastructures. In Sweden, the lack of investment and maintenance of the grid have created bottlenecks in certain regions, which are now facing an electricity shortage. This capacity crisis has received the attention of the media and generated a debate around the future trajectory of the electricity system. Results: The purpose of this study is to analyze the ongoing media discourse in Sweden to determine whether there is a dominant narrative in the debate and its potential implications. The findings indicate that the government is unanimously held accountable for the electricity shortage and that there is a strong inclination toward a centralized electricity system as a solution. Conclusion: The results indicate that the dominating centralized narrative, should it receive too much traction, might create a technological lock-in and result in overlooking the many advantages of a decentralized electricity system. Ultimately, this might give rise to an outdated electricity system that stalls its transformation toward a more sustainable path.
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- Libertson, Frans, et al.
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Data-center infrastructure and energy gentrification : perspectives from Sweden
- 2021
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Ingår i: Sustainability: Science, Practice, and Policy. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1548-7733. ; 17:1, s. 153-162
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Which societal functions should be prioritized when the electricity grid reaches its maximum capacity? By using Sweden as an example, this policy brief discusses the societal negotia- tions that arise around capacity deficits of the electricity grid. By introducing the term energy gentrification, we aim to highlight the potential dangers of failing to recognize that energy also constitutes a societal resource, and like any other resource of the built environ- ment, it is exposed to the risk of exploitation if left unprotected. We propose energy gentrifi- cation as an analytical perspective, through which negotiations and potential conflicts can be studied when grid owners must prioritize who should be connected to the grid. In rela- tion to previous research on gentrification, we identify several parallels to the Swedish case of data centers, such as the relative prioritization of global versus local capital, the competi- tion over resources, the allusion to promises of job opportunities and regional development for justification, and the tradeoffs between common goods versus private interests. The per- spective of energy gentrification offers a useful approach for inquiring into the ethical dimensions of energy policies and for highlighting the bureaucratic nature of energy policy decision-making. The policy brief concludes by proposing opportunities for future research.
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- Libertson, Frans, et al.
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”Debatten riskerar att förbise bättre och billigare lösningar på elbristfrågan”
- 2021
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Ingår i: Sydsvenskan. - 1652-814X.
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Tidskriftsartikel (populärvet., debatt m.m.)abstract
- Frans Libertson och Jenny Palm skriver om vikten av att nyansera debatten om Sveriges elförsörjning med fler perspektiv på energisystemets utformning. Under det senaste 10 åren har frågan främst diskuterats utifrån ett centraliserat perspektiv, dvs att elproduktionen ska ske i storskaliga anläggningar och att besluten som styr produktionen tas på nationell nivå. Detta snäva fokus riskerar att förbise de många fördelarna med ett decentraliserat energisystem, dvs ett system med många små produktionsanläggningar, där styrning, ansvar och ägande ligger på regional eller lokal nivå. Ett snävt fokus riskerar även att skapa ett s.k. stigberoende, en låsning vid en specifik teknikstruktur. Debatten om Sveriges elförsörjning skulle därför må bra av att nyanseras. Annars riskerar den att förbise potentiellt bättre och billigare lösningar.
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- Libertson, Frans
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Flexibilitet och kontroll: Hur ser användarna på smart laddning?
- 2021
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Rapport (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Elbilar kommer att spela en avgörande roll i omställningen till en fossilfri fordonsflotta. En förutsättning för att nå detta mål är dock att bilarna laddas med förnybar el och att laddningen sker smart för att inte överbelasta elnätet.Med hjälp av uppkopplad teknik och smarta tjänster, så kallad smart laddning, kan laddningen optimeras och bidra till ett mer flexibelt och stabilt elnät. Smart laddning kräver dock ett nära samarbete mellan användare, operatör, elnätsbolag och elproducenter. För användarna innebär smart laddning också att de i viss mån måste bli mer flexibla i sin elanvändning och att deras möjligheter till att tillgodose sitt transportbehov i viss mån kan komma att begränsas.Denna rapport har undersökt smart laddning utifrån användarnas perspektiv och funnit att följande faktorer är viktiga för deras acceptans:• behov & livsstil• teknik & infrastruktur• tillit & rädslor• värderingar & intressen• samverkan & kontroll• kunskap & kommunikationUndersökningen visade även att för användarna är smart laddning förknippat med osäkerhet och oro över möjligheterna att kunna tillgodose sitt transportbehov. För att minska osäkerheten, och därigenom också öka acceptansen för smart laddning, önskar användarna mer samverkan och medkontroll, bättre laddinfrastruktur, bättre tekniska förutsättningar och ekonomisk kompensation.Användarnas förmåga till flexibel elanvändning är dock styrd av faktorer som delvis ligger utanför deras kontroll, så som jobbförhållanden, hemförhållanden, teknisk kunskap, biltyp, etc. Implementeringen och optimeringen av smart laddning är därför också beroende av att försöka kompensera för dessa faktorer för att skapa så goda förutsättningar för användarflexibilitet som möjligt.
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- Libertson, Frans
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Inner transitions in higher education in Sweden: incorporating intra-personal skills in education for sustainable development
- 2023
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Ingår i: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. - 1467-6370. ; 24:9, s. 213-230
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Humanity is facing an unprecedented challenge of climate crises. Rapid changes to the physical environment and living conditions will be accompanied by challenges to mental health and well-being. Consequently, education for sustainable development should also include coping strategies for stress and anxiety. Adding intra-personal skills to the curriculum, such as self-reflection and mindfulness training, could aid in this education. This case study aims to explore the barriers to and drivers for fostering inner transitions through intra-personal skills training and mindfulness.Design/methodology/approach: This case study from Lund University, Sweden, constitutes a critical case for investigating inner transitions in education. Data collection was designed around semi-structured qualitative interviews, to investigate the barriers to and drivers for intra-personal skills and mindfulness in education for sustainable development at all institutional levels of the university.FindingsThe results indicate that education for sustainable development already includes elements of introspection, albeit informally. However, there is a lack in a fundamental understanding of intra-personal skills and how they relate to other key competences for sustainable development. To make intra-personal skills training a formal component of the education, it must receive the full support from all levels of the university.Originality/value: The study outlines general recommendations for universities to challenge existing policies while also finding ways to work around them. In the meantime, universities should make intra-personal skills training an informal learning activity. Recognizing that the students’ prior knowledge in this area is a potential asset, universities should collaborate with their students to support student-led intra-personal skills training.
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