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A new sustainability plan was adopted for Lund University in autumn 2020. Due to that, Klimatstudenterna and Sustainability Forum invited to an open discussion about the plan in March 2021. Key persons from the university participated in the panel and answered questions from the the audience. Urgent goals Environmental Manager Claes Nilén emphasized that the university has many laws and regulation
In the beginning of May 2021 the first of six workshops was arranged on how the Strategic Research Areas can meet the challenges surrounding the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The theme was "Policy and international research development" and how research ideas are developed and influenced by sustainability goals. 57 researchers, doctoral students and administrators from several different depa
The second workshop linked to the Strategic Research Areas’ work with the Sustainable Development Goals, focused on Future-oriented methodologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Around 50 researchers, doctoral students and administrators participated in the workshop, which began with a presentation on different uses for AI in relation to sustainable development,
The third workshop linked to the Strategic Research Areas' work on the Sustainable Development Goals took place on June 10. The workshop was the second within the theme Future-oriented methodologies and focused on how researchers can use modelling as decision support. The workshop was divided into two parts - the first two hours were dedicated to three different presentations and the last hour was
Sustainable development is a basic condition that affects Lund University’s education, research, external engagement and organisational development, and the University is to actively integrate an overall approach to sustainable development in all its activities. There is always more to do to achieve the visions in the sustainability strategy and contribute to Agenda 2030. Welcome to send your sugg
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/form/submit-your-ideas-and-suggestions-improvement - 2026-05-15
The Agenda 2030 Graduate School at Lund University invites all with an interest in sustainable development, the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to participate in the PhD Conference on Sustainable Development at Lund University on 30 September - 1 October. All interested are welcome to register. Registrants will be notified on 23 September on whether they get a seat. Pri
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/form/registration-phd-conference-sustainable-development - 2026-05-15
The SRA Workshop Series on Sustainability aimed at creating a venue to share experiences, discuss collaboration, and foster deeper reflection on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The workshops were intended for management, researchers, doctoral students, and research coordinators/administrators from the Lund University (LU) Strategic Research Areas (SRAs). In total, 12 workshops will ha
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/researchers/sra-workshop-series - 2026-05-15
The Strategic Research Areas, in collaboration with Sustainability Forum, arranged the workshop series with focus on the Sustainable Development Goals during 2021-2022. The goal was to increase capacity for sustainability related research and co-creation, exchange experiences and strengthen the collaboration between different research areas. All researchers, PhD students and research coordinators
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/researchers/sra-workshop-series/about - 2026-05-15
Summaries and outcomes of the workshops Were you not able to attend a workshop? Do not worry, we have summarised the outcomes from the individual workshops as well as the presented material below. Workshops 2023 2 February: Writing Policy Briefs - Why, when, and how? Theme: Policy and research development Workshops 2022 3 March: Modelling and forecasting in support of the Sustainable Development
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/researchers/sra-workshop-series/workshops - 2026-05-15
In connection to the themes Proposal writing and Future-oriented methodologies, two doctoral courses were arranged, open to all doctoral students. Sustainability impacts and Societal Relevance in Research Proposals Fall 2022 (3 ECTS) The course was about identifying, estimating and formulating societal relevance and sustainability impacts in writing; examples of sustainability requirements and cri
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/researchers/sra-workshop-series/doctoral-courses - 2026-05-15
Project manager Helen Avery helen [dot] avery [at] cme [dot] lu [dot] se (helen[dot]avery[at]cme[dot]lu[dot]se) Helen Avery in Lund University Research Portal Project coordinator and course administrator Ylva van Meeningen ylva [dot] van_meeningen [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se Coordinating core group The core group has the overall responsibility for the organisation and follow-up of the workshops, wi
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/researchers/sra-workshop-series/organising-team - 2026-05-15
The event will be held online. Please register for the event no later than 17 October. All registered will receive an email with the meeting link on 18 October. Event programme and details - sustainability.lu.se
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/form/robots-rust-artificial-intelligence-and-sustainable-development - 2026-05-15
When? November 24, 6-8 pm Where? AF-Borgen, Lilla salen
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/form/roundtable-discussion-most-inclusive-cop-ever-reality-or-empty-promise - 2026-05-15
Lund University Sustainability Forum is now welcoming interested researchers to an open discussion forum among “critical friends” to facilitate for the exchange of ideas and finding collaboration partners. When: 1 February 2022 14:00 to 16:00 Where: Zoom. Link will be sent before the meeting. Questions about the meeting? Contact anna [dot] ekberg [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (anna[dot]ekberg[at]cec[
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/form/cancelled-discussion-forum-about-profile-areas-lund-university-0 - 2026-05-15
Synergies exist across research disciplines to address sustainability, for example, good health and wellbeing, gender equality, responsible production and consumption, and climate action. Yet, sustainability is often an afterthought, and effective collaboration requires investment of time and resources. So, how does Lund University foster collaboration and formulate research projects to solve real
The UN Sustainable Development Goals provide inspiration for current and future funding proposals. Many opportunities exist to address affordable and clean energy (Goal 7). But, universities must balance academic freedom and the urgency required to achieve these goals, while being critical, entering politicised arenas, and remaining a legitimate institution. “The workshop offers a deepened discuss
Research impact is the good that researchers can do in the world. But, it is not always easy to foresee the potential impact of our research in advance. In this workshop, participants explored research pathways to generate impact as well as approaches to estimate this impact. Reflecting on these aspects during proposal writing increases the competitiveness of funding proposals and ensures pathways
The environmental management system at Lund University gathers environmental and sustainability work under one umbrella, and covers both positive and negative impact on the environment and sustainable development. In 2021, a project was launched to more clearly include and support faculties and equivalent organisational units based on their own needs and circumstances. For many years, Lund Univers
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/sustainability-lu-2021/environmental-management-system-guide - 2026-05-15
Are you struggling to writing an application for a call on sustainable development? Do not despair! Below we have summarised 9 tips for you of things to think about, to facilitate the writing process. 9 tips for writing applications for calls on sustainable development and Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Focus of the call: Read the call text carefully, some funders have a greater
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/researchers/tips-application-writing - 2026-05-15
Welcome to the first Lund University Agenda 2030 Award ceremony on 5 May at 13.00-15.00 in Magle konserthus, Magle Stora Kyrkogata 4, Lund. Please register below to participate. The event will be held on site in English and will not be recorded. For more information about the event, see webpage of Lund University Agenda 2030 Graduate School - sustainability.lu.se Questions? Contact stina [dot] joh
https://www.sustainability.lu.se/form/registration-award-ceremony-lund-university-agenda-2030-award - 2026-05-15
