New
joint head of operations for Movium and SLU Urban Futures
Lina Berglund-Snodgrass has been appointed joint head of operations for the SLU Movium Think Tank and SLU Urban Futures. The joint function brings the two units into a closer organisational collaboration and strengthens their shared work in landscape and urban research. The new structure aims to deepen collaboration, clarify strategic objectives, and create synergies between research, practice, and policy across SLU.
Från EU-förordning till nationell restaureringsplan
EU-förordningen om naturrestaurering trädde i kraft 2024 och gav alla medlemsländer i uppdrag att ta fram en nationell restaureringsplan. I Sverige har flera myndigheter gemensamt arbetat fram ett förslag som överlämnas till regeringen den 27 februari. Vad blir avgörande när planen ska omsättas i praktiken? Och vad kan Sverige lära av Danmarks arbete? Välkommen till ett frukostwebbinarium i serien Mötesplats: Urbana landskap.
Historic city centres are often seen as unfriendly to vegetation – yet trees, gardens and courtyards have long shaped their identity. In this webinar, we explore urban greenery as living heritage, using case studies from Milan to show how historical city-nature relations can inform contemporary climate adaptation and planning. The session includes historical insights and practical examples presented by Maria Stella Lux, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor in Landscape Architecture at Politecnico di Milano.
Roundtable discussions
on climate adaptation and social resilience
On 6 May 2026, Folk och Forskning takes place in Uppsala under the theme Knowledge for Resilience. SLU Urban Futures is hosting two roundtable discussions: one on responsibility for climate adaptation from a landscape perspective, and one on strengthening social resilience in existing residential areas. The discussions bring together researchers and societal actors to explore concrete actions, collaboration and knowledge for decision-making in times of crisis and transformation. Learn
more and register!
Call
for applications: Interdisciplinary Academy (IDA) 2026–2027
SLU’s
Interdisciplinary Academy is now open for applications. The call invites SLU
researchers with a doctoral degree to propose interdisciplinary themes
addressing complex questions within sustainable transitions. Two groups of five
researchers will be funded to collaborate across disciplines from September
2026 to April 2027. The deadline for applications is 29 April 2026. Learn
more and apply
A practical guide to interdisciplinary biodiversity research
A newly published article offers concrete advice for researchers seeking to bridge natural and social sciences in biodiversity studies. The guide highlights key dimensions of interdisciplinary work – from shared problem framing and mutual respect for different knowledge types to practical collaboration processes – helping researchers move from ambition to action in addressing complex biodiversity challenges. Read the full article
Circular approaches as alternatives to demolition in urban environments
A recent webinar in the Urban Landscapes webinar series explored how circular methods can guide urban development toward sustainability by making use of what already exists rather than defaulting to demolition. Researchers and practitioners discussed strategies for embedding circularity into everyday planning and design – from material reuse and the activation of existing buildings to landscape interventions that strengthen ecosystems and social value. Read the summary from the webinar (Swedish)
