Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA)

The Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) is a programme at SLU where the university's researchers are offered the opportunity to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries on complex issues in the broad field of sustainable transition.

Call for IDA 2026-2027

A new project period for IDA 2026-2027 is announced by SLU Future Food in collaboration with SLU Urban Futures. Here are important dates for the call and the project period.
The call and important dates
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About Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA)

The core of IDA is interdisciplinary research groups that for eight months get the opportunity to develop their ability to work interdisciplinary together and in an inspiring environment.

Tracking climate shocks to build future resilience

What can past climate extremes teach us about resilience? Researchers at SLU’s Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) 2025-2026 are studying long-term data on climate, farming, soils, and society to uncover patterns that could help us adapt to future challenges.

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New pathways to sustainable milk

How can Swedish milk production become more sustainable – for climate, soil, and animals? One of the two IDA projects 2025/2026 explores whether agroecology could be the key to building more resilient and fair food systems.

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IDA projects

Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) at SLU first started in the fall of 2022. Find more here about ongoing and completed IDA projects and their experiences.

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Meet Marie Stenseke who coordinates IDA

Professor Marie Stenseke has many years of experience in interdisciplinary work and a strong commitment to facilitating and stimulating collaboration between researchers across different scientific fields.

News about IDA

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