About the department
The Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (LAPF) at SLU Alnarp is an internationally leading academic environment for education, research, collaboration and environmental analysis on issues related to landscape change and development.
Research
Researchers at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management work on issues related to the planning, design and management of all types of landscapes (urban, peri-urban, rural) and at all scales.
Education
Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels is a central part of our operations. Each academic year, approximately 500 students study the courses we offer.
News & Events
News
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Today’s energy choices redraw the landscape of the future
Sweden’s energy demand could double by 2035, according to forecasts from the Swedish Energy Agency. As fossil sources are replaced by renewables, energy previously extracted underground must now be produced above ground – a transition to leave visible marks on the landscape. -
Artistic approaches offer new ways to understand Stockholm’s waterscapes
A forthcoming scientific article – developed with seed funding from SLU Urban Futures to strengthen interdisciplinary writing, communication, and capacity-building across SLU – examines how artistic perspectives are reshaping Stockholm’s waterscapes. -
Doctoral Education Meets the AI Revolution: How PhD Candidates Are Affected
How should PhD candidates use AI in their work? Generative AI offers new opportunities for research, yet development is rapid and clear guidelines are lacking. The question is therefore relevant for many doctoral students who want to make use of the technology without compromising research ethics. -
Securing food in the cities of the future
New risks, new legislation and new forms of collaboration raise the question: how can municipalities, regions and food system actors act to make Sweden more resilient in times of crisis? -
Food is a social lubricant
Most people now live in cities, and the taste preferences of city residents tend to determine which foods are in demand. This is why the city is key to ensuring a sustainable food supply, writes Håkan Jönsson, coordinator of the Food and Cities initiative at SLU.