How can we make business travel more sustainable, and what opportunities do we have to choose the train instead of flying?
Young UTRI invites you to a seminar that brings together researchers and staff with experience of train travel across Europe, practical knowledge of Umeå University's travel booking system, and insights into funding opportunities through Erasmus. Together, we will explore how longer work-related journeys by train can become a realistic and attractive option.
This seminar will be held in English and is primarily aimed at PhD students, but anyone interested in sustainable business travel is warmly welcome to attend.
Programme
12:00 Welcome and a short introduction by Young UTRI
12:05 Sophia Laporte, experienced train traveller and doctoral student: Experiences and practical tips for long-distance train travel in Europe
12:20 Annica Lindmark, Travel Coordinator at Umeå University: Booking train travel through Umeå University's travel system
12:35 Helena Johnsson, International Coordinator at Umeå University: Opportunities for sustainable travel through Erasmus
12:50 Questions and discussion
A limited number of vegetarian lunches will be available from 11:45. These will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find the venue via MazeMap.
The seminar is organised by Young UTRI, which is aimed particularly at early-career researchers at Umeå University. Read more about Young UTRI here.