Call for participation in the research and innovation week within South Africa Sweden University Forum in May 2024

Participate and contribute

In the upcoming SASUF Research and Innovation week 2024, there are three different ways to participate throughout the week. If you intend to participate in any of the tracks, please contact Johanna Ackemar who is local SASUF coordiantor.

Track 1: Organise Satellite Events

Date: 13-14 May 2024
Location: All across Sweden 

Satellite Events (for example workshops, seminars, guest lectures, visits, industry collaboration etc.) can be organised by individual researchers or jointly in collaboration with nearby universities or organisations linked to research, education or innovation. These events can include students, researchers, industry, NGOs, university management or any relevant groups.

More information about requirements and information on how to apply

For satellite events that are organized at KI funding will be provided by KI for fika and/or a light lunch depending on when the satellite event takes place during the day. The practical arrangements around the satellite events will be handled at department level.

Track 2: Host a workshop during the SASUF Sustainability Forum

Date: 15-17 May 2024
Location: The Sustainability Forum takes place at Lund University, Malmö University and
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, southern Sweden

This is for the researchers that already have an existing contact in the other country, since one of the requirements is to have at least one Swedish and one South African co-organiser to host a workshop. Requirement for the main responsible organisers is to have a PhD.

The Sustainability Forum will be organised around parallel workshops, seminars, and sessions. It is the participants themselves are the main contributors to the Forum by applying to host a workshop. 

More information about requirements and information on how to apply.

Track 3: Present a poster at the SASUF Sustainability Forum

Date: 15-17 May 2024
Location: The Sustainability Forum takes place at Lund University, Malmö University and
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, southern Sweden

More information about requirements and information on how to apply.

Deadline

Deadline to submit your proposal to SASUF is on November 17. Follow the links above for more information about the different ways to participate and application forms. 

Travel grants

Selected participants from KI will be offered a travel grant from KI of for participation in the research and innovation week to cover the cost of train tickets and the cost of hotel accommodation during the Sustainability Forum.