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Democratic consequences of changing engagement in the Swedish disability movement The disability movement is a core part of democracy where disabled people can influence issues that affect them. However, membership has steadily declined in disability rights organisations, while engagement in online spaces has increased – a general tendency in civil society that has accelerated during the COVID-19
Substance Use and Society Researchers in this area study the use, harmful use, and dependence on alcohol and other drugs, often from a social science perspective. Gambling-related addiction problems and doping are also included. The research addresses both people’s living conditions and experiences, and the work of healthcare services, social services, and other societal actors. It takes a broad m
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/addiction-research - 2026-05-15
The research area covers research on social vulnerability, inequality and social problems in a broad sense. The area includes the study of, among other things, poverty and homelessness. Research projects in the field apply diverse methods and theories to analyze the consequences of inequality on several levels, from the local to comparative studies in an international perspective. Theories of powe
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/social-vulnerability-and-inequality - 2026-05-15
While welfare states and associated social policies have been successful in addressing social risks associated with the provision of capitalist growth and increasing their citizens’ wellbeing, they have also contributed to climate emergency and the ecological crisis. We carry out social-policy research of traditional themes such as labour markets, inequality or poverty, but also and particularly i
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/social-policy-and-sustainability - 2026-05-15
A PROGRAMME THEORY BackgroundEvery year, 10–15 000 children in Sweden receive a contact person or contact family from the social services. There are no overall statistics on the interventions and very few studies that focus on their occurrence, actual content, results, or effects. Knowledge of the interventions is local and based on experience and in the traditions and routines developed in social
Food poverty, food insecurity and civil society’s food aid have recently become more visible in the Nordic countries due to rising inflation and food prices. Simultaneously, there are ongoing changes in the Nordic welfare systems, not the least the devaluation of levels for social assistance and different social insurances. Based on this development, it is important to strengthen the research fiel
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/nordic-food-aid-research-network-nofair - 2026-05-15
Practices, justifications and regulations of unsustainable lifestyles in Sweden The wealthiest 10 percent of the world’s population are responsible for nearly half of global consumption-based emissions. Their influence, however, goes beyond their personal carbon footprint. Through their lifestyles, they set trends that others aspire to, driving even more unsustainable consumption. This project inv
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/economic-elites-climate-change-transformation - 2026-05-15
From the projcet Economic Elites in the Climate Change Transformation 1 Feb 2026 Perspectives on Social and Justice Issues in Climate Policy – Comparing the Just Transitions, Sustainable Welfare and Eco-Social Policy Literatures Perspectives on Social and Justice Issues in Climate Policy – Comparing the Just Transitions, Sustainable Welfare and Ec... 21 Mar 2025 "What have future generations ever
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Comparing elite composition, reproduction, integration and contestation in European civil societies, this research programme is based at the School of Social Work, Lund University. The progamme is funded by Riksbankens jubileumsfond 2018-2023. Why is it interesting to study civil society elites?Civil society organisations (CSOs) are usually seen as vehicles for advocacy with the key function of ch
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/civil-society-elites - 2026-05-15
The research programme looks at four European countries, which allows for comparing features and composition of civil society elites, and identifying mechanisms and processes that lead to elite consolidation and elites contestation in different national contexts. Moreover the programme includes the study of civil society organisations operating at the EU level. ItalyItaly follows a corporatist tra
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The program is guided by the following research questions:What are the qualities, values and networks associated with civil society elites?How and to what extent are civil society elites reproduced?To what extent and how do elite groups in civil society interact, or even integrate, with other elite groups?By whom, on what grounds and with what effects are civil society elites challenged and power
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/themes-civil-society-elites - 2026-05-15
2025Bolleyer, N., Eick, A., Ivanovska Hadjievska, M., Grevesmühl, L. (2025) When Do Liberal Governments Restrict Civil Society? Volume 38, Issue 1, Governance, 2025.Santilli, C., & Scaramuzzino, R. (2025). Civil Society Elites in the Italian Third Sector, A Comparative Perspective. Springer Nature, 2024.2024Altermark, N., & Johansson, H. (2024). Consecrating Civil Society Elites in Europe: Examin
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/publications - 2026-05-15
Håkan Johansson Professor, Principal Investigator Read more about Håkan Johanssons research. Professor at the School of Social Work, Lund University, and Principal Investigator (PI). His research interests cover comparative social policy, poverty, activation and Nordic and European social policy. Recently he has focused on civil society and has led several externally funded projects related to civ
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/researchers - 2026-05-15
In May 2024, a concluding symposium was held to bring together elite and civil society researchers to discuss and debate power, stratification, and diversity in European civil societies and the concept of civil society elites. The symposium brought together Elite and Civil society researchers to discuss and debate power, stratification, and diversity in European civil societies and the concept of
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/symposium-successfully-summarized-project - 2026-05-15
Sustainable Health and Social Care for Older Adults with Substance Use Problems NORDHARM is a Nordic research initiative focused on developing sustainable models of health and social care for older adults who live with both care needs and alcohol‑ or drug‑related problems. Subscribe to news on Nordharm and the upcoming conference! Interested in receiving further information about the project, incl
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NEWS ON NORDHARM The NORDHARM team gathered in Lund for a three‑day retreat that brought together all project members, January 14-16 2026. The meeting offered space for reflection, collaborative planning, and deeper conversations about the diverse expertise within the group. Together, the researchers outlined the research focus and practical steps for the coming year.Research plans for 2026A major
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/nordharm-first-retreat-lund - 2026-05-15
PhD studies at the School of Social Work The doctoral programme consists of four years of full-time study. The programme leading to a doctoral degree comprises a total of 240 credits divided into a course component of 75 credits and an academic thesis of 165 credits. The education is completed with the public defense of the doctoral thesis. A doctoral student is employed to fulfill the requirement
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-programme - 2026-05-15
BSc in Social Work The programme is taught in Swedish. The BSc in Social Work programme leads to a professional qualification. The programme consists of three blocks: one basic block (terms 1-3), one continuation block (terms 4-6) and one specialisation term (term 7). The language of instruction is Swedish. For further details see the programme syllabus: BSc Social Work Programme syllabus (PDF - 5
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/bachelors-programme - 2026-05-15
in Social Work The department's one- and two-year master's degrees cater both to those who have just completed their undergraduate education and want to continue their studies and to professionals who have worked for a number of years and want to further develop their knowledge in the field of social work. Almost all researchers and teachers at the School of Social Work are involved in the teachin
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/masters-programme - 2026-05-15
Planning your PhD studies Learn more about general and individual study plans, or how to take a leave of absence. Learning activities Learn more about the Research School, Portfolio and Half-time Review Examination Learn more about preparations and the public defence seminar.
https://www.intramed.lu.se/en/phd-studies/admission-examination - 2026-05-15
