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December

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Co-Creation of Social Innovations in Times of Crisis and Disaster

On December 7–8, the University of Borås, in collaboration with the Borås Center for Social Innovation ( Forum for Social Innovation Sweden ), and with funding from the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life, and Welfare (Forte), will host the SOLWE 2026 conference: Co-Creating Social Innovations in Times of Crisis and Disaster—Leading and Organizing the Social Work of the Future. Location: Borås Congress Center If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Maria Wolmesjö at maria.wolmesjo@hb.se

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Scientific Seminar Series

Scientific Seminar Series: Nature-Based Approaches to Social Integration

On April 14, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Anna Maria Pálsdóttir, associate professor of environmental psychology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp, will present her research on nature-based interventions for social integration and public health, drawing on insights from case studies in Skåne conducted in collaboration with the healthcare system, the Swedish Forest Agency, and Botildenborg. The presentation will be followed by a group discussion moderated by Päivi Juuso, assistant professor of…

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September

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NEPSI Colloquium 2026

The Network of Early Career Scholars and Practitioners in Social Innovation (NEPSI), in collaboration with Forum for Social Innovation Sweden and funded by the Institute for Urban Research at Malmö University, invites doctoral candidates and early-career researchers (ECRs) to submit abstracts for a two-day colloquium focused on Designing Tomorrow. In an era of rapid global shifts, this event explores how…

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March

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Scientific Seminar Series on Social Innovation – Co-created Research on Mental Health

Forum for Social Innovation Sweden researchers and doctoral students to a series of academic seminars on social innovation. About the seminar series The purpose of the seminar series is to strengthen the academic community by presenting and discussing current research on innovative ways to address societal challenges. Interested researchers and doctoral students from all universities and disciplines are welcome to participate. The focus of the meeting…

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February

Scientific Seminar Series on Social Innovation – Co-created Research with Women Experiencing Homelessness
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Scientific Seminar Series on Social Innovation – Co-created Research with Women Experiencing Homelessness

Forum for Social Innovation Sweden researchers and doctoral students to a series of academic seminars on social innovation. About the seminar series The purpose of the seminar series is to strengthen the academic community by presenting and discussing current research on innovative ways to address societal challenges. Interested researchers and doctoral students from all disciplines and institutions are welcome to participate. The focus of this…

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December

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Book Launch: Civil Society Studies – A Primer

Welcome to the book launch of “Civil Society Studies – A Primer” NÄTVERKET – Idéburen sektor Skåne and Forum for Social Innovation Sweden you to the book launch of the research anthology “Civil Society Studies – A Primer.” About the book: The book provides a broad overview of the current state of knowledge regarding Swedish civil society. It was produced by the Center for Civil Society Research at Marie Cederschiöld University in collaboration with the publishing house…

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November

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Research Conference: Innovative Approaches to Addressing Societal Challenges Through Collaborative Research

For the second time, the Swedish Institute for Social Innovation ( Forum for Social Innovation Sweden ) (Forum for Social Innovation Sweden) is organizing a national research conference that brings together researchers and other societal actors to exchange knowledge about innovative ways to address societal challenges in the areas of welfare, health, working life, and other current issues.  This year, the conference focuses on co-created research, in which researchers and other societal stakeholders jointly develop new knowledge and initiatives to…

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August

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Scientific Seminar Series on Social Innovation – Environmental Sustainability

Forum for Social Innovation Sweden researchers and doctoral students to a series of academic seminars on social innovation on August 25. The purpose of the seminar series is to strengthen the academic community by presenting and discussing current research on innovative ways to address societal challenges. Interested researchers and doctoral students from all disciplines and universities are welcome to participate. Monday, August 25…

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September

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Collaborative Research with Stakeholders – Survey Results and Research Overview

From 2024 to 2026, Forte and Forum for Social Innovation Sweden are leading Forum for Social Innovation Sweden learning process on collaboration and co-creation with societal actors in research. Collaboration refers to the involvement of societal actors in the planning and implementation of research. Co-creation is a more in-depth form of collaboration in which societal actors are actively involved in several parts of the research process. This seminar will present the results of a survey with…

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