The mission of the Future Platforms
The Future Platforms integrate different scientific fields and their activities are characterized by an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach, which is carried out across all faculties and in collaboration with relevant social actors. Complex scientific questions can therefore be tackled in a multifaceted way.
SLU Future Food
Stimulates and develops cross-disciplinary research and collaboration for economically, ecologically and socially sustainable food systems.
SLU Future One Health
Our starting point is the One Health perspective, the interaction between animal, human and ecosystem health.
SLU Urban Futures
We live in an increasingly urbanised world. How do we create ecologically, economically and socially sustainable urban landscapes?
SLU Future Forests
The role of forests for sustainable development, a biobased economy, climate adaptation and ecosystem services.
Interdisciplinarity at SLU
One of the most important goals for the Future Platforms is to develop interdisciplinary working methods at SLU by initiating and enabling collaboration across scientific disciplinary boundaries.
News from the Future Platforms
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Insects could provide comfort for future space travellers
Animals that accompanied long sea voyages in the past offered far more than food – they provided comfort and helped create routines for sailors. Insects could play a similar role on future space missions. -
More coherent Swedish policy needed for restoration of peatlands
The new EU Nature Restoration Law can be an important tool to form a coherent strategy on peatland restoration. A new SLU study shows that todays policies and regulations is fragmented and sometimes contradictory – something that makes it difficult to reach Swedish climate and conservation goals. -
Heavy machinery jeopardises the promises of conservation agriculture
Conservation agriculture is a system where the aim is to disturb the soil as little as possible. It involves sowing directly into the residues from the previous crop without tillage. Now researchers are warning that the benefits that are sought may be jeopardized by the use of heavy machinery. -
Royal visit as The Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine was presented at SLU
Under solemn and celebratory circumstances, the newly established Award for Outstanding Research in Veterinary Medicine was presented on 26 November 2025. The award highlights Nordic research that has made a significant contribution to improving animal health and welfare. -
Chantal is making crop production more sustainable in Rwanda
“Sweden is opening my eyes from different angles,” says Chantal Uwituze, a PhD student from the University of Rwanda currently visiting SLU. Her research focuses on how Rwanda’s crop intensification program can become more sustainable – both for people and the planet.
Calendar
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PhD course: Global policies and legal frameworks for research and innovation with plant genetic resources
The aim of this PhD course is to enable an understanding of the relevant global policies and legal frameworks for biodiversity, accessing and utilizing plant genetic resources, and for plant variety protection such as plant breeders' rights and patents. -
The One Health Breakfast Club #28
Welcome to the One Health Breakfast Club 7 October between 8.00 and 9.00. You get a short inspirational talk, some breakfast, and a chance to meet and have transdisciplinary discussions with SLU colleagues. See you there! -
CGD and SLU Global seminar: Research and policy on antimicrobial resistance in the livestock–human interface
SLU Committee for Global Animal Diseases (CGD) and SLU Global invite to the seminar Research and policy on antimicrobial resistance in the livestock–human interface -
The One Health Breakfast Club #30
Welcome to the One Health Breakfast Club 9 December between 8.00 and 9.00. You get a short inspirational talk, some breakfast, and a chance to meet and have transdisciplinary discussions with SLU colleagues. See you there! -
Rare legumes for food – a journey from experiments towards sustainable cropping systems
Meet SLU’s honorary doctor Per Modig at a lunch seminar in Alnarp. With long experience and strong commitment, he will share insights on how farming can move towards greater sustainability – with a special focus on legumes and practical solutions. -
Children get to shape green spaces at Malmö Festival
In August, SLU Urban Futures and Växtplats Botildenborg are organizing activities in Malmö Festival's Children's Land. The aim is to arouse children's interest in sustainable urban development and listen to their views on the city. -
Nature-based Solutions Summit: Co-learning, networking and showcasing
A summit for boosting collaboration across research, practice and policy for advancing the impact of nature-based solutions. The event is fully booked.
Calls for funding
Open calls for funding and seed money from the Future Platforms.