Up to 7000 euros up for grabs in thesis competition

The Waste Management Association wants to make the factors of the future visible and heard in the new in the thesis competition.

The competition has two categories: 1) a university of applied sciences thesis and 2) a university master's thesis, master's thesis or diploma thesis.

Both series will have their own prize pool of 7000 euros. The prize money can be divided between one or more works.

For new careers

In addition to the prize money, participating in the competition opens up collaboration prospects and, at best, even new career paths.

The three best works from each series will be selected based on the applications to be presented at a seminar to a jury consisting of experienced professionals representing companies and organizations in the circular economy and waste management sectors.

The seminar offers both students and council members an excellent opportunity to discuss new research, development areas, and collaboration opportunities in the circular economy.

"It is incredibly valuable to be able to discuss with other applicants and professionals in the field who have made it to the final seminar. The thesis topics gain visibility and recognition through the competition. Through the competition, participants gain a good understanding of how the circular economy manifests itself in our society in different ways," says the chairman of the selection committee, vice chairman of the Waste Management Association and CEO of Akkukierrätys Pb Oy. Johanna Alakerttula.

In addition to Alakerttula, the selection committee includes: Annika Sormunen From Fortum, Mari Lundstrom From Aalto University, Margareta Wahlström From VTT, Marko Printz From Rosk'n Roll and Nina Elomaa from SOK.

Text: Elina Saarinen/ Uusiouutiset-magazine

Photo: Scanstockphoto. Applicants can enter their thesis into the competition between February 14.2 and March 13.3.2022, 18. Completed theses that have been completed no earlier than XNUMX months before can participate in the competition.