Science & Education for Society
The network brings together Blekinge Institute of Technology, Halmstad University, Kristianstad University, Linnæus University, Lund University, Malmö University, and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. The Brussels office’s role is to increase the profile of the universities at EU level, to improve the monitoring and influencing of EU policy programmes and to support the building of closer international partnerships. An overall goal is to support increased participation in the EU Framework Programme.
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Strategic R&I Projects
EUGLOH
EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health) is a strategic partnership between the Université Paris-Saclay, Lund University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Universidade do Porto and the University of Szeged.
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Halos
Halos (Hanseatic League of Science interconnecting infrastructures for life science research and innovation) will build a unique collaboration between Hamburg and south west Scandinavia, bring together the 4 unique research facilities MAX IV, ESS, DESY and European XFEL, and create a centre for integrated, world-leading Life Science innovation & research.
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NEXTFOOD
NEXTFOOD - Innovative Science & Education for Sustainable Agriculture. Educating the next generation of professionals in the agrifood system. Enhancing the co-creation of innovation & knowledge in agriculture, forestry & related bio-value chains. Developing a European science and education roadmap for sustainable agriculture.
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EUniWell – European University for Well-Being
EUniWell unites 7 diverse universities and 102 associate partners from 7 regions of Europe. It presents an action-oriented response to well-being, grounded in research expertise, educational leadership and civic engagement to meet the challenge set out by the EU and the OECD. Linnæus University is one of the member universities.
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Latest Updates
- By Jonas Christensen
CareAge Conference - Ageing societies: research, education, and practice – Sustainable collaboration in old age care
The CareSam network is organising a conference on ageing societies in an EU perspective, the challenges and opportunities. The number of older adults living with chronic diseases, multi-morbidity and dementia or other mental health illnesses is growing, leading to pressure on both the old age care sector and on relatives. This can only be understood, dealt with, and taken advantage from through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- By Caroline Sundberg
UNEXPECTED Arts and Science Innovation Forum
The UNEXPECTED Arts and Science Innovation Forum will take place in Lund on 1 June 2023. UNEXPECTED is a forum for cultural professionals, researchers, civil servants, politicians, and entrepreneurs daring to delve into art and science innovation to address societal challenges. Existential Sustainability and innovation in the cultural and creative sector will be explored through six Innovation Spaces.
- By Caroline Sundberg
The Green and Digital Transition: A Research Perspective
The Universities in South Sweden Brussels office cordially invites you to the inofficial event of the Swedish presidency of the Council of the EU. An event aiming to bring the science behind the green and digital transition from Sweden to Brussels.
- By Astrid Hannes
SEFS & S3 WGs: Why are S3 strategies relevant for the European Universities initiative?
This joint Science and Education for Society and S3 Working Groups meeting will ask why S3 is relevant for European Universities, and vice versa, and how European universities alliances can create a leverage effect beyond the university boundaries and the bilateral cooperation already in place - based on the S3 - in the region?
- By Rickard Eksten
How do we scale up Africa-Europe academic and scientific cooperation?
Universities in South Sweden organise an online event on 4 February to present examples of current work on Africa-Europe academic and scientific cooperation, and encourage discussion on the shared needs and ambitions of European and African universities. The future of EU-Africa cooperation through instruments such as Horizon Europe will also be discussed.
- By Caroline Sundberg
European Universities Initiative Brokerage event
Following the latest developments of the European Commission regarding the European Universities Initiative (EUI), there will be new calls for new EUI alliances to be funded under Erasmus+ starting from next year. The Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network, UnILiON, invite ERRIN members to participate in a brokerage event on the morning of 4 November.