Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study

28 May, The 3rd HIAS Brown Bag Seminar: Dr. Savu Rovanto, (Assistant Professor, Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study), “Growth of the circular economy: A Paradox? Case studies of repair in Japan, China and Finland” (onsite)

The 3rd HIAS Brown Bag Seminar

The HIAS Brown Bag Seminar is a new seminar series hosted by Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study (HIAS).
The seminar series aims to promote interaction between HIAS researchers, faculty members, and students university-wide.
HIAS, with its 11 research centers, will continue to strive to function as a hub to facilitate active research collaboration throughout the University.

Registration is due 27 May (Mon) 1PM. Anyone is welcome to attend!

<If space allows, walk-in participants will be accepted on the day of the event.>

*Bring your own lunch.
<Coffee and snacks will be served.>

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▪️Title: “Growth of the circular economy: A Paradox? Case studies of repair in Japan, China and Finland”

▪️Speaker: Savu Rovanto (Assistant Professor, Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study)

▪️Date: 28 May (Tuesday) 12:30 AM – 1 :30PM (Presentation + Chat over lunch)

▪️Venue: Room 205, Annex.(*) Kunitachi Campus, Hitotsubashi University]
(*) No. 5 in this campus map

▪️Language: English

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Click HERE to register!

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