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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New doctoral thesis on the microbial composition of the gut in salmonids
Shuowen Cao has studied how biological, environmental, and, above all, dietary factors affect the gut microbiota of salmonids, with a particular focus on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). -
New book about moose and humans
"Moose and people during 8000 years in Sweden" is a popular science book about the king of the forest. The authors are researchers at SLU. -
Three SLU researchers receive Wallenberg funding for research on the future of forests
Three researchers at SLU have been awarded grants within the Wallenberg Foundations’ initiative in humanities and social science forest research. The projects will generate new knowledge on forest restoration, forest owners’ decisions and the role of forest history in future forest management. -
On the road to a better life for cats – where is today's osteoarthritis research heading?
Over the years, cats have gone from “anonymous” barn animals to beloved family members. Today, they are our most common pets and—like humans—cats are living longer than ever. Knowledge about age-related diseases is therefore increasingly important, not only for a long life, but a good one. -
Antibiotics in surface waters: Breakdown products can also be problematic
Most of the antibiotics and antiviral drugs we use have changed when they leave the body. Many of these breakdown products can remain in aquatic environments for a long time with preserved biological activity and risk spreading antibiotic resistance, according to a new dissertation from SLU.
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! -
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. -
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! -
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.