Research
Research projects
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Sustainable encounters in large preschool playgrounds
The study examines what the general trend in preschools towards larger two-storey buildings implies for children's social lives, activity and encounters with nature in the preschool playground. -
Sustainable Urban Play Environments
Studies with groups of children in play environments have been carried out in three municipalities to investigate how children's play is affected when different physical and digital play materials are installed in nature-rich environments.
Research groups
News
News
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Designing resilient cities: Daniel Valentini on why urban waterscapes matter more than ever
Cities around the world are under increasing pressure from water-related climate risks. Daniel Valentini, researcher at SLU, and hub coordinator at SLU Urban Futures, shares his insights on how the concept of urban waterscapes can help shape resilient cities of the future. -
From individual wetlands to multifunctional wetland landscapes
Researchers from SLU are exploring how wetlands can serve multiple functions – from supporting biodiversity and storing carbon to purifying water and creating attractive environments. With knowledge from various projects, municipalities are better equipped to design the wetlands of the future. -
Behavioral patterns influence decision-making in agricultural cooperation
Preconceived notions and social boundaries affect strategic decisions and economic outcomes in agricultural cooperatives. This is shown in a study by researcher Filiz Kinikli and Professor Kostas Karantininis at the Department of People and Society at SLU Alnarp. -
SASi-SPi showcased its work at the Agri4D conference in Uppsala
SASi-SPi presented its progress at midterm with a dedicated 90-minute session during the Agri4D research conference hosted by SLU in Uppsala. -
How can we work with nature in our cities and regions?
There was great interest in nature-based solutions, NbS, when the SLU-based Nature-based Solutions Network together with the City of Malmö hosted a summit in Malmö.