TRUSTWORTHY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

The course is part of the programme MAISTR (hh.se/maistr) where participants can take the entire programme or individual courses. The course is for professionals and is held online in English. Application is open as long as there is a possibility of admission. The courses qualify for credits and are free of charge for participants who are citizens of any EU or EEA country, or Switzerland, or are permanent residents in Sweden. More information can be found at antagning.se. About the course Critical design and practical ethics for AI, 3 credits Who is this course for? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being increasingly implemented and used in society today. It has already proven to have an impact on the individual, organization and society, and this impact will most likely only increase. Therefore, it is important to understand the ethical issues that may arise from use of AI, as well as to adopt a critical stance to the technology’s impact. The course introduces critical and ethical issues surrounding data and society, to train the student to problematize and reason about artificial intelligence (AI). You are most likely a designer, innovator, or product manager that works with digital services and products. What will you learn from this course? The course deals with different perspectives on AI and its real and potential effect on organizations and society. The course is based on five different perspectives on AI: accountability, surveillance capitalism, power and bias, sustainability, and trust. The course material consists of recent and relevant literature on the impact of, and critical perspectives on AI. Active discussions founded in different ethical perspectives are also an important part of the course. What is the format of this course? This course is primarily self-paced, with a few synchronous meetings. Most activities are based on the student’s having consumed specified material beforehand, such as video lectures, podcasts, articles, and books. Active discussions, both in online forums and during synchronous meetings, are an important part of the course.

Opens in May 2025. The Swedish version of the course, namely ”Varför välja trä vid nästa byggprojekt?” is already open. For more iformation contact course coordinator dimitris.athanassiadis@slu.seCourse DescriptionDifferent types of biomaterials (e.g., wood) are crucial in the challenge of decarbonizing the built environment and reducing the carbon footprint of buildings and infrastructure by replacing materials like steel and cement, which have high carbon dioxide emissions. At the same time, we must not forget that it is important to preserve biodiversity and the social values of our forests. The 13 modules of the course cover many forestry related subjects, including harvesting methods, biodiversity, forest management, logistics, the role of forests in the climate transition, carbon storage, environmental benefits of multi-story buildings with wood, and more. The goal is that participants will gain a shared understanding of Swedish forestry so that they can make well-informed decisions about material choices for their next construction project. Course PeriodThe course will be active for 3 years. Content Forest history: The utilization of forests in Sweden throughout the past years Forestry methods and forest management Forest regeneration Wood properties Forest mensuration Forest tree breeding The forest's carbon balance Business models and market development: Focus on wood high rises Nature conservation and biodiversity in the forest Course StructureThe course is fully digital with pre-recorded lectures. You can participate in the course at your own pace. Modules conclude with quizzes where you can test how much you have learned. You will learn aboutUpon completion of the course, you will have learned more about various forest-related concepts, acquired knowledge of forest utilization in Sweden throughout the past years, increased your understanding of forest management and how different management methods affect biodiversity in the forest, and learned about the forestry cycle—from regeneration to final harvesting, etc. Who is this course for?This course is designed for professionals such as architects, municipal employees working with urban planning and construction, individuals in the construction and civil engineering sector, and those in other related fields. This is an introductory course and will contribute to upskilling of the entire construction sector, thereby increasing the industry's international competitiveness while also providing important prerequisites for the development of future sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive cities. Since the course is open to everyone, we hope that more groups, such as students, doctoral candidates, forest owners, and others with an interest in forestry, will take the course and engage with inspiring lectures where scientific knowledge primarily produced within SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) is presented.

Målet med kursen är att ge lärare fortbildning inom ämnet djurvälfärd och hållbarhet. Kursens mål är också att ge lärare inspiration att designa sin egen undervisning, att ge lärare möjlighet att ta till sig ny forskning och att dela med sig av läraktiviteter som kan användas av fler.

This course is offered on-demand, meaning that it will begin as soon as at least 10 participants have registered. Once the threshold is reached, the course will start shortly thereafter. Batteries and battery technology are vital for achieving sustainable transportation and climate-neutral goals. As concerns over retired batteries are growing and companies in the battery or electric vehicle ecosystem need appropriate business strategies and framework to work with.This course aims to help participants with a deep understanding of battery circularity within the context of circular business models. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement circular business models and strategies in the battery and electric vehicle industry, considering both individual company specific and ecosystem-wide perspectives. You will also gain the ability to navigate the complexities of transitioning towards circularity and green transition in the industry.The course includes a project work to develop a digitally enabled circular business model based on real-world problems. Course content Battery second life and circularity Barriers and enablers of battery circularity Circular business models Ecosystem management Pathways for circular transformation Design principles for battery circularity Role of advanced digital technologies Learning outcomes After completing the course, you will be able to: Describe the concept of battery circularity and its importance in achieving sustainability goals. Examine and explain the characteristics and differences of different types of circular business models and required collaboration forms in the battery- and electric vehicle- industry. Analyze key factors that are influencing design and implement circular business models based on specific individual company and its ecosystem contexts. Analyze key stakeholders and develop ecosystem management strategies for designing and implementing circular business models. Explain the role of digitalization, design, and policies to design and implement circular business models. Plan and design a digitally enabled circular business model that is suitable for a given battery circularity problem. Examples of professional roles that will benefit from this course are sustainability managers, battery technology engineers, business development managers, circular developers, product developers, environmental engineers, material engineers, supply chain engineers or managers, battery specialists, circular economy specialists, etc. This course is given by Mälardalen university in cooperation with Luleå University of Technology. Study effort: 80 hours

Hur kan grön omställning göras så att resultatet är socialt önskvärt, miljömässigt -, samhälleligt - och ekonomiskt hållbart, samt etiskt acceptabelt? Själva uttrycket grön omställning leder lätt till ett snävt fokus på teknik och miljö. Det glöms att hållbar omställning syftar till att säkra framtida generationers möjligheter att leva sina liv inte bara i en god miljö, utan också i rättvisa och inkluderande samhällen och under hållbara ekonomiska förutsättningar. I den här kursen utforskar vi begreppet ansvarsfullhet och experimenterar praktiskt utifrån tankesätt och metoder som kommer ifrån EUs Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) och innovationsforskningens Responsible Innovation (RI). Innehåll Ansvarsfull innovation och grön omställning EUs ansvarsfull forskning och innovation (RRI),  ingående delar och verktygslåda Hållbar utveckling och grön omställning Ansvarsfullhet och aktörer, intressenter samt användare Missions, framtider och grön omställning Du kommer få kunskap om Efter kursen kan du kartlägga området där den gröna omställningen skall ske, identifiera de intressenter som bör involveras den ansvarsfulla grön omställningsprocessen. Du kommer också att kunna identifiera arbetssätt som behöver förändras och kunna delta i utvecklandet av nya arbetssätt. Vem vänder sig kursen till? Den här kursen angår oss alla, oavsett yrkesroll och även som privatpersoner. Du bör vara nyfiken på samhällsutveckling mot hållbara samhällen i alla tre dimensioner. Du behöver inte ha några speciella förkunskaper förutom att du behöver vara beredd på att läsa engelska texter. Några som denna kurs kan vara särskilt lämpad för är strateger vid kommuner och regioner, utvecklare av teknik, organisationer eller samhällen, samt personer med ett samhällsengagemang som vill vara med och påverka utvecklingen.  Kursupplägg Kursen lanseras i maj och är en öppen kurs som kan genomföras online när som helst och inte kräver några förkunskaper. Kursen bygger på förinspelade filmer och poddar som vägleder och inspirerar inom varje kursområde. Dessa är kopplade till uppgifter och övningar du genomför och dokumenterar för ditt eget lärande. Språk Svenska

Climate adaptation is the process of adjusting to current or expected climate impacts to reduce harm and, where possible, capitalize on potential benefits. This course provides an introduction to the core concepts, strategies, and challenges associated with climate adaptation and risk management, such as: Climate change impacts and fundamental concepts like risk and vulnerability Key principles and strategies of climate adaptation Tools used by scientists and practitioners to assess climate risk and monitor solutions Global adaptation challenges, including financing and transboundary cooperation