European Master’s Network of Industrial Ecology
EMNIE is the establishing organization for the European Master’s Network of Industrial Ecology who strives to inform business and development projects about sustainability principles. EMNIE forms links between students, academia and business in order to create a European-wide, multi-level industrial ecologist network contributing to the academia-business-student interface. EMNIE aims at connecting Industrial Ecology students all over Europe and providing them with a unique platform for academic exchange, professional training, career development and employment opportunities by linking them to research and business. The backbone of EMNIE is the European IE students. The students involved in EMNIE incorporate both the skills required for sustainability careers and an open-minded approach towards other cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural issues.
The EMNIE shall be a pure student self-governed organization registered at European Erasmus Mundus Education with fluid hosting by a sub-organization at one participating university. Local student organizations shall closely cooperate with EMNIE to organize annual pan-European wide events and invite students from partner universities to join. EMNIE is responsible for theme development, cohesion work and fund raising to fully support local organizations and events.
Governance and Administration
The decision-making body of EMNIE is the Council, which meets twice a year, once for annual preparation meeting and the second time at the event. Each university, represented by its socalled “Local Group” sends no more than three student representatives to participate in the Council meeting. The members of the Executive Board of EMNIE are elected during the annual Council meeting. The Board is responsible for the management, coordination and administration of the Network. The actions of the Executive Board shall be the subject of supervision by the Council. The Council oversees the yearly transition, financial operation and project administration of the Executive Board. Council members also serve as communication focal points with their own Industrial Ecology programs and universities.
Potential Involved Universities
Leiden University, the Netherlands
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
University of Graz, Austria (MIND coordination institute)
Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Potential Involved Student Organizations
SHIFT Industrial Ecology Study Association (Leiden-Delft, the Netherlands)
Symbiosis Industrial Ecology Students (NTNU, Norway)
Chalmers Students for Sustainability (Chalmers, Sweden)
Sustainable Engineering Everywhere KTH (KTH, Sweden)
Sustainers Graz (KFU Graz, Austria)
Erasmus Mundus MIND Network (MIND, EU)
Mission
Our mission is fostering relations between Industrial Ecology students across Europe and supporting them in their personal and professional development. We achieve this by organizing a diverse portfolio of activities and events, and by providing a platform for communication and
intercultural exchange as well as by linking business sectors to students to provide employment opportunities. We promote the concept of EMNIE by establishing contacts between students, companies and institutions. Contributing to mutual understanding across Europe, our unique EMNIE spirit stands for bridging gaps and close loops, being sustainable and open minded and boosting innovation in society.
Vision
EMNIE is a strong network with a multicultural atmosphere. EMNIE has Local Groups in each participating university in different European countries where Industrial Ecology studies are offered.
EMNIE as a brand shall be widely known and considered as attractive among all stakeholders. Its main stakeholders are students, companies, universities and governmental institutions.Through its operation EMNIE shall continually contribute to the personal and professional development of all member of the EMNIE. A wide portfolio of high-quality EMNIE activities with clearly defined concepts is offered all over Europe. EMNIE is taking an active role to strengthen the relationships of Industrial Ecology study programs in Europe as well as their students, and to link high standard business and research opportunities with students.
Goals
Future Focus of Activities
Members and Participants
All current students, graduates or researchers of Industrial Ecology programs in European universities are our targeted members. EMNIE is dedicated to benefiting its members in education, academic and professional development aspects.
EMNIE is the establishing organization for the European Master’s Network of Industrial Ecology who strives to inform business and development projects about sustainability principles. EMNIE forms links between students, academia and business in order to create a European-wide, multi-level industrial ecologist network contributing to the academia-business-student interface. EMNIE aims at connecting Industrial Ecology students all over Europe and providing them with a unique platform for academic exchange, professional training, career development and employment opportunities by linking them to research and business. The backbone of EMNIE is the European IE students. The students involved in EMNIE incorporate both the skills required for sustainability careers and an open-minded approach towards other cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural issues.
The EMNIE shall be a pure student self-governed organization registered at European Erasmus Mundus Education with fluid hosting by a sub-organization at one participating university. Local student organizations shall closely cooperate with EMNIE to organize annual pan-European wide events and invite students from partner universities to join. EMNIE is responsible for theme development, cohesion work and fund raising to fully support local organizations and events.
Governance and Administration
The decision-making body of EMNIE is the Council, which meets twice a year, once for annual preparation meeting and the second time at the event. Each university, represented by its socalled “Local Group” sends no more than three student representatives to participate in the Council meeting. The members of the Executive Board of EMNIE are elected during the annual Council meeting. The Board is responsible for the management, coordination and administration of the Network. The actions of the Executive Board shall be the subject of supervision by the Council. The Council oversees the yearly transition, financial operation and project administration of the Executive Board. Council members also serve as communication focal points with their own Industrial Ecology programs and universities.
Potential Involved Universities
Leiden University, the Netherlands
Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
University of Graz, Austria (MIND coordination institute)
Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Potential Involved Student Organizations
SHIFT Industrial Ecology Study Association (Leiden-Delft, the Netherlands)
Symbiosis Industrial Ecology Students (NTNU, Norway)
Chalmers Students for Sustainability (Chalmers, Sweden)
Sustainable Engineering Everywhere KTH (KTH, Sweden)
Sustainers Graz (KFU Graz, Austria)
Erasmus Mundus MIND Network (MIND, EU)
Mission
Our mission is fostering relations between Industrial Ecology students across Europe and supporting them in their personal and professional development. We achieve this by organizing a diverse portfolio of activities and events, and by providing a platform for communication and
intercultural exchange as well as by linking business sectors to students to provide employment opportunities. We promote the concept of EMNIE by establishing contacts between students, companies and institutions. Contributing to mutual understanding across Europe, our unique EMNIE spirit stands for bridging gaps and close loops, being sustainable and open minded and boosting innovation in society.
Vision
EMNIE is a strong network with a multicultural atmosphere. EMNIE has Local Groups in each participating university in different European countries where Industrial Ecology studies are offered.
- The Local Groups fulfil the EMNIE internal requirements for Local Groups.
- EMNIE Local Groups are self-sustainable in their activity.
- EMNIE Board are active on a central level and cooperate with Local Groups in a proactive way.
EMNIE as a brand shall be widely known and considered as attractive among all stakeholders. Its main stakeholders are students, companies, universities and governmental institutions.Through its operation EMNIE shall continually contribute to the personal and professional development of all member of the EMNIE. A wide portfolio of high-quality EMNIE activities with clearly defined concepts is offered all over Europe. EMNIE is taking an active role to strengthen the relationships of Industrial Ecology study programs in Europe as well as their students, and to link high standard business and research opportunities with students.
Goals
- Representation of interests and image of Industrial Ecology Master’s students in Europe
- Strengthen academic and cultural communication among European IE programs
- Support curriculum design and joint education modules
- Support cross boarder case study and excursion opportunities
- Link business sectors with universities and organizing work fairs and employment events
- Link alumni with current industrial ecology students without boarders
- Maintenance of contacts among industrial ecology students from different countries
- International relationship with ISIE and students outside of Europe
Future Focus of Activities
- Industrial Ecology Work Fair
- Pan-European Industrial Ecology Student Un-conference / Gathering
- Selected Topics in Industrial Ecology Seminar / Intensive Course
- Industrial Symbiosis Excursion to Eco-Industrial Parks
- Pan-European Industrial Ecology Student Newsletter
Members and Participants
All current students, graduates or researchers of Industrial Ecology programs in European universities are our targeted members. EMNIE is dedicated to benefiting its members in education, academic and professional development aspects.