Umeå University is part of the national knowledge and collaboration platform Forum for Social Innovation Sweden. Our shared objective is to enhance understanding of social innovation and lay a solid foundation for developing solutions that can tackle the challenges facing society.
Simply put, social innovation involves finding new and creative ways to solve societal problems. Fair trade, libraries, public dental care, and preschools are some well-known examples that have emerged in response to different societal needs.
"To address the challenges of our time, including climate change, increased mental health issues, segregation, and an ageing population, we require innovative solutions, methodologies, and collaborative efforts. Umeå University conducts research and education that can contribute to facing these challenges, particularly in relation to the goals outlined in Agenda 2030," explains project coordinator Martin Englund.
As part of Forum for Social Innovation Sweden, Umeå University aims to
Promoting collaboration is a crucial key to unlocking and amplifying the wealth of good ideas present among higher education institutions, regions, municipalities, businesses, non-profit organisations, citizens, and authorities.
In addition to Umeå University, the platform includes the University of Borås, Jönköping University, Luleå University of Technology, Malmö University, and Örebro University.
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Forum for Social Innovation Sweden
