The mission of the 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.
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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Vital or deadly, but when? Bacterial knowledge benefits farmers, society and poultry
Bacteria are present in all living bodies - human and animal alike. But why do certain bacteria sometimes cause harm and other times not? That’s what veterinarian and PhD student Homayoon Davam is investigating in a project focused on poultry and the well-known bacterium Escherichia coli. -
Futuring in practice – Rosengård's farming project takes the next step
Future work, or futuring, is about imagining and planning for potential future scenarios. But more than defining the most accurate future, it is about creating a common understanding and a common language for the challenges and opportunities of the future – and bringing people together. -
The book Prototypa! – now available in English
The book "Prototyping! Building places together" is now available in English to download as a pdf. -
Hanna Weiber Post moves on to new challenges
For many years, Hanna Weiber Post worked with communications for SLU Urban Futures. As she is leaving her position, we took the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her views on urban issues. -
Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) grantees 2025-2026
The fourth round of the Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) at SLU starts on September 1, 2025. Two groups of five researchers each will spend eight months delving into and exploring interdisciplinary working methods during 20% of their working time.
Calendar
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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. Save the date! -
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. -
Agroecology Europe Forum 2025
Join us in Malmö, Sweden, from October 2–4 for the first-ever Nordic edition of the Agroecology Europe Forum, a vibrant three-day gathering of food system changemakers. -
Beyond restoration: Interdisciplinary exploration of restoration for present and future generations
Last year, the EU Nature Restoration Law was adopted, highlighting the growing importance of restoration. Restoration efforts are becoming increasingly interdisciplinary, as they aim to support not only ecological recovery but also deliver social benefits and reflect diverse societal values. -
Agri4D 2025
On 23-25 September, the Agri4D 2025 conference will gather people dedicated to agriculture for development from across the world. The focus of this year’s conference is nurturing regenerative food systems in a changing climate. Don't miss to register to the conference! -
Symposium: Annual Krycklan Symposium 2025
The Krycklan Symposium brings together a broad academic community—scientists, PhD students, engineers, and technicians—who are all engaged in long-term, multidisciplinary research in the boreal forests of northern Sweden. -
Aquaculture researcher's meeting 2025
Welcome to a research meeting to enhance collaboration and networking within the aquaculture researcher’s community in Sweden. The target group is researchers already working within aquaculture and researchers working in related research areas who are interested in aquaculture.
Calls for funding
Open calls for funding and seed money from the Future Platforms.