Calls for funding
Open calls for funding and seed money from the Future Platforms.
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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Cocaine pollution alters salmon movement in the wild
Cocaine pollution alters the behaviour and movement patterns of juvenile Atlantic salmon in a large lake. Exposed fish swam up to 1.9 times further per week and travelled up to 12.3 kilometres further across the lake, according to a new study from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. -
New study shows what Swedes consider most important about their forests
It is easy to think that tree species, age, and lushness determine how we experience a forest. But more important than the forest’s composition is its accessibility. This is shown in a new study from SLU. -
How do we create robust cities?
Sweden’s new urban development strategy highlights robust cities as one of three key directions. During the latest webinar in the series Urban landscapes webinar-series, participants discussed how cities can address both current and future challenges. -
From Rainforest Discovery to Forest Futures: Adam Felton Appointed Professor in Conservation Ecology
Adam Felton studies how species respond to different forest management approaches, and the societal trade-offs involved. As newly appointed professor of conservation ecology at SLU, he aims to further develop this research. -
Advisers can contribute to simplifying complex farm regulations
The increasing regulatory burden in agriculture creates stress, frustration and costs for many businesses. A new study from SLU highlights how advisers can contribute to simplifying regulations – by serving as a link between farmers and regulatory authorities.