Seminar series part 3: Power, democracy and culture for an inclusive society

"Anyone who wants sustainable development cannot turn a blind eye to issues relating to power, democracy and culture. Knowledge of local conditions, both contemporary and historical, and how they are expressed is crucial for our understanding of the conditions for an inclusive and sustainable social development. in northern Sweden as well as in the rest of the world. At Mid Sweden University, there is research on these issues, research that does not just run with contemporary development ideals but stands on the sidelines, contributes with critical analysis and encourages reflection and reflection," says Katarina Giritli-Nygren, editor and professor of sociology.

The third seminar in our series explores perspective four in the anthology with themes of power, democracy, and culture as fundamental building blocks for sustainable societal development. In a time when economic inequalities are growing, racism is increasing, and anti-democratic movements are spreading, we need to critically analyze the social and cultural mechanisms driving these challenges. Research within this perspective at Mid Sweden University contributes to uncovering unequal power structures, fostering inclusive democratic processes, and exploring sustainable cultural expressions, both locally and globally​.

Welcome to an inspiring day where we collectively reflect on how research can contribute to a just and inclusive future.

Download the anthology (in Swedish) here.

The seminar will take place in Fälldinsalen (Sundsvall) and is open to both internal and external participants. Free lunch is included for you who have registered in advance. The seminar will be in English if needed.

PROGRAM

Part 1, Morning – 11:00-12:00 

a) Introduction by the editor (15 min): 

   - Katarina Giritli-Nygren will provide an overview of the perspective on sustainable societal development in northern Sweden.

b) Panel discussion (45 min): 

   - Moderators: Anna Olofsson and Hans-Erik Nilsson 

   - Panelists: Ingela Wadbring, Gustav Lidén, Katarina L. Gidlund, and Anders E. Johansson 

   - Panel discussion including questions from the audience 

Lunch break with free salad – 12:00-12:30 

Part 2, Afternoon – 12:30-14:00 

a) Advice on research applications (30 min): 

   - Presented by research advisors from GIO (Katrin Lindbäck, Holger Noack and Sebastian Baum) focusing on coming calls and best practices. 

b) Match-making and mingling (45 min): 

   - Discussion in small groups on future research collaborations and applications. 

c) Summary (15 min): 

   - Closing remarks and information about upcoming activities. 

Here you can register for free lunch.

For questions, contact:

Katrin Lindbäck, Research Advisor at the Grants and Innovation Office, katrin.lindback@miun.se