The production and utilization of biofuels is a multifaceted challenge, and it introduces problems beyond the scope of natural science and engineering, both on the environmental level, the political level and the ethical level. The village should be well suited for students with a wide range of backgrounds. (TKP4850)

In a data-rich world, Brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) hold potential in medicine and neuroscience. BMIs restore mobility, enhance cognition, redefine interaction. Ethical questions accompany this transformative journey. (TMA4851)

This village focuses on technological and societal issues of hydrogen use as fuel in transportation. The main objective is to identify current issues and suggest related solutions. (TPK4852)

Clearly, we must reduce the flow of plastic into the oceans, retrieve what’s already there, and recycle used plastics into valuable raw materials! But how? By whom? And who will pay for the effort? (TEP4854)

We already know what is wrong with the world, but how can we fix it? In this village, we try to build world-saving capacity through creative and diverse projects. (BI2098)

Which smart business models can enable the energy sector to transition towards a zero-carbon future? How to manage and integrate renewable energy technologies?

Light, strong, and infinitely recyclable. In a world with increased concern about environmental issues, aluminium alloys offer a green alternative to traditional building materials. (TKT4857)

Students will experiment with various new and emerging AI technologies to create a public, theatrical Lecture Performance with and about Artificial Intelligence for a general NTNU audience.

A  digital twin (DT) is a virtual representation of a physical asset enabled through data and simulators for real-time prediction, optimization, monitoring, control, and improved decision-making. Based on its capability, a DT can be ranked on a scale from 0-5 (0-Standalone, 1-Descriptive, 2-Diagnostic, 3-Predictive, 4-Prescriptive, 5-Autonomous). Currently, we have buildings, greenhouse, weather, autonomous ships, drones and wind farms that can be considered good use cases. (TTK4853)

This village is based on the challenges and opportunities in understanding and reproducing visual appearance using 3D printing techniques. (IMT4310)

Ålesund is site for a campus belonging to Norway’s largest university; NTNU. How does Ålesund benefit from this stronghold of knowledge in our midst? How may it shape the culture?  In this village we seek to find novel ways to incubate and accelerate the transformation of Ålesund from a “town with a university” to a deeply rooted “university town”. (IE509118)