Bringing environmental sustainability and the circular economy into entrepreneurship education with stakeholders: four case methods from hackathons to role-model cases
This book chapter explores how entrepreneurship education can integrate environmental sustainability through diverse case methods that equip students with both business and sustainability skills, responding to the global need for more responsible entrepreneurial practices.
Going sustainable in a traditional industry? Seizing opportunities in the furniture industry
This case examines how Nordic Comfort Products launched an eco-friendly chair using recycled aquaculture plastic relying on strategic collaborations, combining competitiveness and sustainability in the furniture industry.
Mobilizing resources for developing a community enterprise in a rural community: The case of a jazz music festival
The case invites students to explore rural resource mobilization by entrepreneurs, focusing on building legitimacy, community support, and balancing artistic vision with sustainable development.
Tools and methods for sustainable entrepreneurship education – TES Project
The project Teaching Entrepreneurship for Sustainability (TES) aims at implementing sustainability in entrepreneurship education. It is an ERASMUS+ Strategic partnership project involving Uppsala University, University of Groningen and Nord University.
Case: Fishing for sustainability: a case about recreational fishing, tourism, and sustainable entrepreneurship
Sustainability is a growing priority for businesses due to regulations, public pressure, or personal commitment. But what does it mean to be a sustainable entrepreneur? This case explores the challenges of building a sustainable business, balancing strong sustainability—where environmental and social concerns take precedence—and weak sustainability, where financial interests come first in conflicts.
From Utopia to Sustainable Entrepreneurship: a Novel Case Methodology
Sustainable entrepreneurship education (SEE) equips students to drive sustainability efforts, requiring diverse teaching methods and tools. Live cases—real, current organizational challenges—are used in entrepreneurship and sustainability education and show promise for teaching sustainable entrepreneurship in higher education. However, their application in SEE remains unclear.
Tech Talk from HelseVest about Responsible Research and Innovation
An aging population presents major challenges to healthcare as we know it. To achieve the goal of good health for all, both in Norway and globally, current practices must evolve. Nurses can drive these changes by improving or creating new procedures, services, and products—whether working in public, private, or nonprofit institutions or by starting their own businesses.
This video is a recording from an event hosted by NTNU’s Medical and Health Library, held on Zoom on September 15, 2020.
Case Study: Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainability at Kvarøy Fish Farm
The case study “Running the firm and the island: social, economic, and environmental sustainability at Kvarøy Fish Farm” illustrates how Kvarøy Fish Farm, a family focused business, has taken entrepreneurial actions towards sustainability. The case activities build on game-based learning to develop skills and a mindset to act entrepreneurially for a sustainable future.
Case Study: Arts Student Applying Effectual Principles and Various Value Perspectives
This case study explores the journey of Anne, an arts student, who created “Aarhus Blend in” to help new students integrate into Aarhus city with local tips, and sought guidance from her university’s incubator to turn her passion project into a sustainable business despite initial financial challenges.
Engage Talk – Entrepreneurship and Culture
Caroline Ailin and Kevin Kildal discuss culture, entrepreneurship, and the impact of the pandemic with PhD Candidate Ben Toscher.