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The Flow

2025-02-13

🌊The News in Kunskapsmiljö Linné – Vatten 💧Week 7 2025 🌊

In this issue: Knowledge Forum: KM Vatten & Kalmar Sound Commission joint event at LNU, EuniWell Seed Funding Call, Baltic Sea Nitrogen Cycling Network seminars, Carbon budgeting for researchers workshop, Master Class with Sverker Sörlin – a resounding success

Kunskapsforum: Research sharing with KM Vatten researchers and the Kalmar Sound Commission

Date & Time: March 12th, 09.00 – 16.00

Place: Lapis auditorium, Culmen, Linnaeus University Kalmar Campus

Language: Swedish

Welcome to an exciting knowledge-sharing event at Linnaeus University, in collaboration with the Kalmar Sound Commission (Kalmarsundskommissionen, KSK)! This commission brings together key policy stakeholders from municipalities around Kalmar Sound, focusing on initiatives for nutrient retention aligned with the Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP), HELCOM’s strategy for achieving good environmental status in the Baltic Sea.

Join us on March 12th in Lapis as our KM Vatten research team presents a range of studies relevant to KSK members, followed by an engaging “World Café workshop.” Topics will include:

  • Bevattningsdammar och biologisk mångfald
  • Sura sulfatsjordar
  • PFAS och Biokol
  • Sediment
  • Mikroalger och processvatten

We are excited to welcome esteemed KM Vatten speakers: Elin Lindehoff, Petter Tibblin, Oscar Nordahl, Samuel Hylander, Mats Åström, Anna Augustsson, and Marcelo Ketzer.

This forum is open to anyone interested in the intersection of academia and public policy. The event will be conducted in Swedish.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/jF7mL7cd0P or scan the QR code below. We hope to see you there!

Apply now: EUniWell launches the 8th Seed Funding Call!
Deadline: 16th March

Maximum available funding: €25,000

Bring your project idea to life

The EUniWell Seed Funding Programme continues to foster collaboration and exchange throughout the Alliance and beyond. All students, researchers, educators, and administrative staff from the EUniWell universities are encouraged to submit their project ideas addressing EUniWell’s core commitments to advance well-being in health, education, the personal and institutional sphere, as well as in society and culture.

Call outlines and matchmaking 

Collaborative proposals must be submitted by members of staff or matriculated students from at least four universities of the EUniWell Alliance. 

Each project can receive a maximum funding grant of €25,000 to be distributed amongst the project partners and lasting a maximum of 12 months. 

If you have a project idea and are still looking for additional collaborators, or if you want to contribute to a project, please fill out this form. You will be contacted with further information on the matchmaking process. 

Timeline 

The 8th Seed Funding Call for proposals is open from 20 January 2025. All applications must be handed in until 16 March 2025 23:59 CET (22:59 GMT / 00:59 EET). The funding decision will be communicated in early May, with projects scheduled to start on 1 June 2025. 

More info here! https://www.euniwell.eu/news-events/article/apply-now-euniwell-launches-the-8th-seed-funding-call

Baltic Sea Nitrogen Cycling Network – weekly Thursday seminars!

The Baltic Sea Nitrogen Cycling Network is back with a series of seminars for spring term!

Open workshop for all academic researchers in Sweden on carbon budgeting, hosted by KTH and Högskolan i Borås:

Datum: 2025-03-25 

Tid: 10:00–11:45 

Plats: Digitalt möte, Zoomlänk: kommer senare.

Anmälan: https://www.hb.se/om-hogskolan/aktuellt/event/hogskolans-hallbarhetsdagar/anmalan-till-workshop-koldioxidbudget-och-det-akademiska-arbetet   senast 21 mars. 

Master Class with Sverker Sörlin: A Triumph of Knowledge Exchange

In a gathering that highlighted the intersection of environmental history and current research, our recent Master Class led by Sverker Sörlin—now an honorary doctor at Linnaeus University and a prominent figure in the field—proved to be an exhilarating success. The event fostered an atmosphere of inspiring academic discourse, drawing participants from a rich tapestry of research backgrounds.

Sörlin, renowned for his profound insights into environmental issues, facilitated a dialogue that not only engaged attendees but also sparked new ideas and collaborations. The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the event’s role in bridging diverse perspectives and fostering a sense of community among scholars.

As KM Vatten reflects on the success of this endeavor, we look forward to planning future workshops that promise to continue this spirit of collaborative exploration. Thanks to all participants for the inspiration!

Thanks for reading!

The Flow: The News in Kunskapsmiljö Vatten, Week 10 – 2025

2025-03-07

Kunskapsforum – 12 March

Welcome to the Kunskapsforum, a meeting of minds between Linnaeus University KM Vatten researchers and members of Kalmarsundskommissionen, a delegation of policy makers and researchers focused on addressing water sustainability challenges in the municipalities of Kalmar Sound. At this event, KM Vatten’s researchers will present their current work:

Elin Lindehoff, Petter Tibblin, Oscar Nordahl, Samuel Hylander, Mats Åström, and Marcelo Ketzer.

The following topics to be addressed:

  • Bevattningsdammar och biologisk mångfald
  • Sura sulfatsjordar
  • PFAS och Biokol
  • Sediment
  • Mikroalger och processvatten

Date/Time: March 12, 08.30 – 16.00

Place: Linnaeus University, Culmen, Lapis

Download the Agenda at the link below!

Agenda – Kunskapsforum med LNUDownload

Gender Equality and Academia event: Save the Date – May 6th!

In celebration of International Women’s Day tomorrow, we are announcing that on May 6th, we will hold a screening of the film Picture a Scientist. Picture a Scientist is a 2020 American documentary that highlights the numerous obstacles women face in STEM fields within universities, addressing issues such as pay disparity, sexual harassment, and inadequate funding for research. Below is a synopsis of the film’s storyline:

“Chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries – including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists – who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.”

Picture a Scientist, documentary webpage

The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion of researchers in Sweden who are working to bring light to gender discrimination in academia in Sweden, and the steps we can take towards equality for all. Keep an eye out for more info!

Young Researchers Conference: Innovation through Collaboration

Save the Date! The Young Researchers Conference 2025 will take place on November 6-7 in Växjö. We invite master’s students, doctoral candidates, and researchers within five years of their PhD to join us. Continuing our tradition, the conference will feature workshops and research presentations by Linnaeus University’s early career researchers, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities centered around the theme of Sustainable Development Goals. This year, all ten Kunskapsmiljöer are actively participating in the planning, providing more opportunities than ever before! A conference website and registration link will be posted within the coming week. Stay tuned!

Open call: Sweco Richertska Stiftelsen

Välkommen till Richertska stiftelsen! Vårt ändamål är att främja forskning, undervisning och utbildning inom områdena miljövård, energi, samhällsbyggnad och transportteknik, bland annat med avseende på teknisk-ekonomisk analys inom nämnda områden. Ansökan står öppen för forskare med koppling till landets högskolor, universitet och institutioner. Stiftelsen ser gärna ansökningar för tvärsektoriella projekt i syfte att bidra till hållbar samhälls- och stadsutveckling. Projekt i samverkan mellan universitet, näringsliv, institut eller andra organisationer uppmuntras, likaså projekt som ligger nära praktisk tillämpning.

2024 beviljade vi 30 ansökningar om anslag/stipendier till ett sammanlagt belopp av 15 949 000 kr. För 2025 kommer storleksordningen 18 Mkr att delas ut.

Beslut

De till Richertska stiftelsen inkomna ansökningshandlingarna bedöms av Stiftelsens styrelse, som till sin hjälp kan anlita adjungerad expertis. Beslut meddelas alla sökanden före den 30 juni. Utanordning av beviljade anslag beräknas ha skett före höstterminens början.

Instruktioner för ansökan

När och hur söker man?

Stiftelsen tar emot ansökningar en gång per år. Du ansöker i vårt digitala ansökningssytem. Ansökan ska vara stiftelsen tillhanda senast den 31 mars kl. 23.59. Beslut meddelas före den 30 juni. Bifallsbrev samt rekvisition skickas till sökandes adress, avslag meddelas via epost.
Ansökan är öppen från 1 februari.

Här ansöker du

Ytterligare upplysningar kan lämnas av:

Stiftelsens sekreterare, Civ. ing. Jerker Perers
tel 0734-12 66 66
e-post: jerker.perers@sweco.se

New Research Project: Blåmusslans minskning undersöks i nytt projekt

From Medartbetare – congratulations to our KM Vatten/ EEMiS researchers on this exciting new project!

Blåmusslan är en viktig art för Östersjöns ekosystem, men minskar på vissa platser i storlek. Ett nytt forskningsprojekt under ledning av Linnéuniversitetet ska undersöka anledningarna till minskningen och hitta restaureringslösningar.

Det nya forskningsprojektet syftar till att förstå hur pass utbredd minskningen är i Östersjön och hitta orsaker till den. Projektet ska också ge rekommendationer för förvaltning och återhämtning av blåmusslor och sjöfåglar som är beroende av dem, såsom ejdern.

– Blåmusslan är en nyckelart i Östersjön eftersom den filtrerar enorma mängder vatten och utgör huvudföda för flera olika arter. Det är oroande om musslorna är på tillbakagång, säger Samuel Hylander, docent i akvatisk ekologi, som leder projektet.

Internationellt samarbete

Projektet finansieras och genomförs av Björn Carlson Baltic Fellows, ett nätverk bestående av ett 20-tal utvalda forskare från länderna kring Östersjön som arbetar med att förbättra havsmiljön i regionen. Från Linnéuniversitetet ingår Samuel Hylander, Elin Lindehoff och Petter Tibblin.

Samuel Hylander koordinerar samarbetet mellan de 20 forskarna som kommer att samla in miljöövervakningsdata runt hela Östersjön för att förstå om musslorna minskar överallt.

– Vi kommer även att undersöka musslor för att förstå om kvaliteten på musslorna är påverkade och kan göra dem till sämre mat för ejder och andra djur som är beroende av musslan, säger han.

Mer information

Läs mer om projektet ”Minskar blåmusslan i Östersjön? – Effekter på musselätande sjöfåglar och möjliga åtgärder”

The Flow: Sverker Sörlin, LNU Travel and Sustainability, Highlighted KM Vatten Research, Source Separated Conference

2024-11-22

Exciting News for Kunskapsmiljö Vatten!

Sverker Sörlin, renowned professor of Environmental History at KTH, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences in January. Sörlin has made significant contributions to understanding humanity’s impact on the environment and climate, earning both national and international recognition.

His multifaceted research emphasizes the need for public engagement and insight among decision-makers in addressing sustainability challenges. He is a leading figure in promoting awareness around sustainable development. We look forward to celebrating this honor and gaining inspiration from his visit.

KM Vatten will host a seminar with Sverker Sörlin at the end-of-January, 2025. Stay tuned for more details on your chance to engage in captivating discussions with one of today’s luminaries in research for a sustainable future!

LNU Climate Action & Travel

Planning a trip to a conference? Going on a sampling excursion? LNU’s Climate Action Plan outlines goals for reducing carbon emissions in work travel by 50% in 2025 compared to 2019 levels. You can work on reducing emissions in your own work by choosing to travel by train instead of flying, choosing meeting locations that are green-certified, and cycling to work when possible. LNU Devleopment Strategist Joacim Martinsson Rikner has reviewed the book Brain Train, written by colleagues at Uppsala University, which discusses ways of maximizing productivity during work travel. We understand how crucial it is for researchers and educators to maintain a global network for advancing knowledge and science. As we approach 2030, let’s focus on discovering the best and most sustainable solutions to uphold these vital connections! 🌍 ♻️ 💻

Highlighted KM Vatten Research:

A new article published in Ambio by KM Vatten researcher Kjell Larsson, Ulrica Carlson & Erik Stålnacke, in collaboration with the Swedish Coast Guard. The article discusses the rising transport of non-petroleum substances, such as vegetable oils and bio-based oils, by chemical tankers. Unfortunately, these materials can harm marine ecosystems if spilled. Between 2020 and 2023, the Swedish Coast Guard identified 233 instances of such discharges in Swedish waters, with a significant majority occurring in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and some within protected areas known as Natura 2000 sites. The total area affected by these discharges was substantial, raising concerns about the adequacy of current regulations aimed at protecting sensitive marine environments.

Read it here: Recurrent discharges of non-petroleum substances from chemical tankers in Swedish marine Natura 2000 sites are against the aims of EU Directives

Photo: Swedish Coast Guard

Conference of note: Source Separated Sanitation Summit 2025

Wednesday 11 Jun – Friday 13 Jun, 2025, Helsinborg, Sweden

Interested in forward-thinking circular solutions for wastewater in society? Book your spot at the Source Separated Sanitation Summit 2025, which will examine source separated wastewater systems and how they work.

The organizers are NMBU (Norwegian University of Life Sciences), IWA Sweden, NSVA/RecoLab, Sweden Water Research, and Svenskt Vatten.

Read more here.

Final thoughts

Welcome to all of those attending the 3-day Marine Research Days conference next week at Linnaeus University! 🌊 🔬 🦠

The Flow: Marine Science Days, Havsmiljöinstitutet conference, Vattenmyndigheten i Kalmar län, KM Vatten kids

2024-10-25

Marine Science Days – Register by October 31!

This is a reminder that the registration for the Swedish Society for Marine Research Days 26-28th November is open! Last day to register is October 31st.

The theme of the conference is “Building bridges across marine disciplines” and invited speakers include Paul F. Wassmann, Carolin Löscher, Marcelo Ketzer and Inga Koszalka. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Kalmar, also for a great program related to, among others, the Kronan wreck, presentations about shiptime funding opportunities and guided tours on research vessels! See the link and below information for more details!   https://shf.se/en/havsforskningsdagarna/havsforskningsdagarna-2024/ 

Havsmiljöinstitutets konferens 3 december: Ekosystembaserad förvaltning av havet – fungerar det? 

Arbetet med havsmiljöfrågor i Sverige ska bedrivas genom en ekosystembaserad marin förvaltning – en strategi som i praktiken innebär stora utmaningar när det kommer till hur arbetet ska organiseras, samordnas, styras och genomföras. Havsmiljöinstitutet bjuder in dig för att under en heldag fokusera på nationella havsförvaltningsfrågor, där forskare och praktiker delar med sig av olika perspektiv, kunskap och erfarenhet. Konferensen inleds med gemensam middag den 2 december. Välkomna!

Bra att veta

This event will be held in Swedish.

Konferensen och middagen är kostnadsfri, men en no show-avgift utgår om 500 kr för utebliven närvaro utan avanmälan senast den 15 nov.

Hotellrum bokas och betalas separat. Vid bokning på Clarion, avropa det statliga ramavtalet.

Anmälan här: https://www.havsmiljoinstitutet.se/evenemang/ekosystembaserad-forvaltning-av-havet-fungerar-det

Save-the-date 29 November:

Vattenmyndigheten kommer bjuda in alla Kalmar läns kommuner till Dialogmöte om kommunernas roll i Åtgärdsprogrammet för Vatten. Man riktar in sig på politiker och högre tjänstepersoner, 2-3 stycken per kommun.

This event will be held in Swedish.

Update: KM Vatten children’s book is making a splash around Sweden

“Vi ser på vatten under ytan,” a children’s book dedicated to the education of young children about water science and sustainability continues to be purchased by libraries around Sweden, 142 municipalities in total – and counting!

Boutiques in Stockholm have also purchased several copies.

KM Vatten currently has a limited supply of this book, and their accompanying coloring books; researchers in our network should contact Caroline (caliac@lnu.se).

The Flow: LNU sustainability news, HELCOM workshop, PRIMO Mentorship program

2024-09-02

New LNU sustainability blog

A new blog chronicles up-to-date information on sustainable development and equal rights news and activities here at Linnaeus University. Make sure to bookmark Linnés Hållbara Resa to stay current on all classes, conferences and strategies in development by LNU sustainability coordinators!

BSNCN: Invitation to Join HELCOM Online Workshop: ‘HOLAS to All’ Project Kick-Off

The Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission introduces the HOLAS to All project at HELCOM. Funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, it aims to expand communication efforts and enhance ocean literacy and awareness, with a focus on the findings of the HOLAS 3 report. This project is designed to engage policymakers, scientists, the public and youth/children, with tailored messages to ensure the most effective outreach for each audience.

To kick off this project, you are invited you to participate in our online workshop. This session aims to gain feedback from a diverse network of people on Baltic Sea issues. The feedback will then be used to help shape future communication efforts at HELCOM.

Workshop Details:

·         Date & Time: 11 September 2024, 9.00 CEST / 10.00 EEST until 11.30 CEST / 12.30 EEST

·         Platform: Teams (Link to be sent via email prior to the workshop)

Who can attend?

EVERYONE! We are looking to host a vibrant mix of participants from all around the Baltic Sea including:

·         General public

·         Scientists

·         Policymakers

·         Industry professionals (agriculture, fisheries, manufacturing, etc.)

·         NGOs

What to expect: 

1.      Dive into a brief overview of the current state of the Baltic Sea from an environmental perspective

2.      Small group discussions with the facilitator – participate in environment-themed discussions and activities based on your stakeholder type (scientists, managers, public, youth, industry, etc.)

3.      Brief review of workshop results

We value your expertise and would greatly appreciate your participation. As this is a project workshop, we will use Microsoft Forms for registration. If you are interested in joining, please sign up via this form by the 6 September 2024, so we can share the link to the Teams meeting. Sign up link: https://forms.office.com/e/JUbrLLqz4R

As we are looking to expand our reach beyond the HELCOM network, we encourage you to share this invitation with external networks, institutions, or persons that may be interested. We look forward to your valuable contributions to this important project!

For more information on the HOLAS to All project see here: https://helcom.fi/helcom-at-work/projects/holas-to-all/. For further information please contact: heini.feodorow@helcom.fi

PRIMO Mentorship program

Apply by September 25th to the mentorship program funded by Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) working group ‘Physiology and Rates In Microbial Oceanography (PRIMO).

The PRIMO mentorship program aims to connect postdocs and senior graduate students from any nation with PRIMO scientists (full, associate and network members) to develop an international community of early career scientists interested in the goals of this working group. In addition to interacting with their PRIMO mentors, the fellows will participate in monthly PRIMO all-hands meetings (virtual) for at least 12 months. Limited travel support will also be available to participate in an in-person PRIMO meeting in the spring 2025 (date and location tbd).

Postdocs and senior graduate students from any nation are encouraged to apply, particularly those applicants who work in the areas of marine microbiology, microbial physiology, ocean metabolism, and biogeochemical cycling, with experimental and/or modelling backgrounds. Once in the mentorship program, PRIMO will work with the mentees to access funds, from SCOR and elsewhere, for possible laboratory exchanges and participation in scientific meetings.

If you would like to apply, please fill in this application form by September 25, 2024 (11:59 PM EST). 

The Flow: Kicking off Autumn 2024

2024-08-27

As summer draws to a close, KM Vatten looks forward to sharing upcoming activities, outreach events and research collaborations focused on water and sustainability in the upcoming term.

Höstbål för Östersjön – an event sponsored by Vattenrådet and Hembygsföreningen, with lectures from KM Vatten researchers

Saturday, 31st August kl 17:30 at Ekenäs Båtklubben hus

17:30-18:45: Båtklubbens hus

” Varför försvinner fisken? Vad kan vi göra?”LNU-forskare berättar om aktuell forskning i Östersjön och Kalmarsund

Filmvisning och samtal

19:00-20:00: Utanför klubbhuset

Fika, tipspromenad, uppvisning av vattenmodell och håva vattendjur

Cirka 20:15: Hamnplanen

Tändning av Höstbål för Östersjön

LNU to host “Marine Research Days,” Svenska Havsforskningen conference – November 2024

This year’s Marine Research Days conference will be held here in Kalmar at LNU, November 26-28, save the date! The conference organizing committee includes KM Vatten/EEMiS researchers Hanna Farnelid, Elin Lindehoff and Catherine Legrand, in cooperation with Gothenburg University’s Carina Bunse.

The Swedish Society for Marine Sciences welcomes everyone who is engaged and interested in marine sciences, management and environmental monitoring to this conference on the SEA ! The meeting focuses on current aspects of research, management, and environmental monitoring in marine systems. In addition to oral presentations and a poster session, there will be room for networking.

SHF Dryssen Award – nominating extended to 22 September

The Swedish Society for Marine Science has extended the deadline for the Dryssen Award, for Master’s degree projects in marine sciences, in the amount of 5.000 kronor. Read more here!

Got something for the Flow? email caliac@lnu.se

~The flow ~ Week 9, 2022

2022-02-28

The latest news, views, and announcements in KM Vatten, Week 9

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Highlighted KM Vatten Research: Seminal international article on salinization and insufficient water quality guidelines
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Interreg South Baltic project funded: DIGI-Preneurs
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EMBRC Event April 4-5
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BTH Science Park – your next collaborative partner?
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How to help researchers in Ukraine

 

LNU Researchers Hylander and Lundgren published in seminal international work on salination

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Salt pollution caused mainly by road deicing salts has been shown to seriously damage the ecosystems of freshwater lakes, and current governmental water quality guidelines around this issue do not adequately protect these lakes.

“Leveraging the results from a network of experiments conducted across North America and Europe, we showed that salt pollution triggers a massive loss of important zooplankton taxa, which led to increased phytoplankton biomass at many study sites.”

LNU Researchers Samuel Hylander and Maria Lundgren co-authored this seminal article, published last week in PNAS.

To read the full article: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2115033119
Current water quality guidelines across North America and Europe do not protect lakes from Authors Info & Affiliations February 22, 2022 | 119 (9) e2115033119 | https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2115033119

 

Interreg South Baltic
Digi-PRENEURS

KM Vatten researcher Per Servais and colleagues have just been awarded funding through the seed funding projects of Interreg South Baltic. Diigi-PRENEURS – for innovative internationalization of SME´s in the blue and green sectors in the South Baltic Area.

“The nucleus for a DIGI-PRENEUR project is the business model innovation and the digital transformation that many business organizations have experienced during the recent pandemics. Developing digital sustainable international business models (DIBM) based on the added value by information technology, incorporating export marketing (entry modes, market communication etc.) and branding will achieve a significant influence on developing SMEs as DIGI-PRENEURS in the future in the SBA.”

 

 

 

 

BTH Science Park – Collaboration in the works
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BTH Science Park in

Karlskrona is interested in collaborating with Linnaeus University Kunskapsmiljö: Vatten. If you’re a scientist whose research is in marine biotechnology, environmental impact assessments, wind parks, or other innovative solutions in the marine sector, please reach out to caliac@lnu.se to learn more about collaborating with this new think tank.

 

How to Help Scientists in Ukraine: https://scienceforukraine.eu/help.html

 

 

**Got something to share with KM Vatten? Do you have a new research project, a newly published paper or an idea? Write to  caliac@lnu.se

 

 

The Flow – Week 7, 2022

2022-02-16

The latest news, views, and announcements in KM Vatten, Week 7

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Young Researchers Conference: September 28-29; A KM Vatten, Green Sustainable Development Joint venture
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Resource: Strategic partnerships
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Did you know?: Livet i havet

 

 

 

September 28-29: Linné Young Researchers Conference

Welcome to the first annual Young Researchers Conference, September 28-29, 2022 in Växjö!
The LNU Knowledge Environments Green Sustainable Development and Water are pleased to announced their jointly sponsored conference for early career researchers in green and blue sustainable development.
The goals of the knowledge environments are to tackle societal challenges in the areas of blue and green sustainability, to network with researchers of different academic backgrounds and expertise, and form strategic partnerships outside of academia for the purpose of research and outreach.
The Young Researchers Conference is geared towards PhD students and Postdocs who are interested in addressing these challenges in their research, who want to form lasting collegial relationships with other researchers outside their fields.
The YRC promotes knowledge development, interdisciplinary professional exchange, and an opportunity to grow.
More information about this conference and its content to follow soon. Stay tuned!

 

Creating partnerships: A resource 
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A guide to Strategic Partnerships: Structure collaboration between academia and wider society
Are you looking to develop partnerships outside of academia to promote research and develop new projects? This guide to strategic partnerships is a useful guide to get you started.

 

 

 

EMBRC Kickoff: April 5-6

EMBRC is a pan-European research infrastructure (RI) aimed to support and develop marine research. Linnaeus University, sponsored by Knowledge Environment: Water, will join with other Swedish institutions to increase the availability of marine biological material, experimental facilities, data sets and time series for national and international researchers. EMBRC SE will make Europe’s best equipped marine infrastructures available for Swedish scientists and facilitate access to the Swedish marine RI’s for both national and international researchers. Swedish membership in EMBRC guarantees full voting rights on decisions about rules & routines within the future implementation of the European marine infrastructures. The EMBRC Kickoff will be held in April, hosted by LNU.

 

 



Did you know?
A mobile app titled Livet i Havet, developed by Havsmiljöinstitutet is a resource containing images and information for hundreds of species and environments in the Baltic and North Seas. A great learning and reference tool for all ages!

The Flow – Week 5, 2022

2022-01-31

The latest news, views, and announcements in KM Vatten, Week 5, 2022

 

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KM Vatten latest news
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Swedish Climate Symposium
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UN Ocean Conference
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For KM Vatten PIs – Sustainability course inventory

 

 

KM Vatten: Seed projects funded

Congratulations to Samuel Hylander (BOM) and Tobias König (Ekonomihögskolan), whose projects have been awarded seed funding from KM Vatten.

Hylander’s project, “Ny kurs: Hur bevarar vi vårt vatten för kommande generationer,” will focus on the development of a new water management course to be offered both to students and professionals. The aim of the course is to increase knowledge on water administration to those who currently work in the field, as well as those who will do so in the future. The course will, ultimately, strengthen collaboration between Linnaeus University and career, as well as to give students valuable contacts in the future. 

König’s project will focus on behavioral approaches towards sustainable water consumption by collecting experimental data using different behavioral instruments. Ultimately, the aim is to provide evidence-based policy recommendations on effective measures towards sustainable water use.

Both projects demonstrate the values of KM: Vatten – collaboration between faculties, as well as Linnaeus University and municipalities and industry, to address regional water challenges. We look forward to sending out more updates on these endeavors! 

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Swedish Climate Symposium

The SMHI, the Strategic Research Areas MERGE and BECC, and the Bolin Centre for Climate Research are pleased to announce the inaugural Swedish Climate Symposium to take place on 16-18 May, 2022, in Norrköping, Sweden

For programme, registration and abstract submission visit www.swedishclimatesymposium.com

 

Funding opportunity
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UN Ocean Conference
Digital: 1st February 2022, 08.30 – 09.30

Welcome to an informational meeting and brainstorm for the Stockholm +50 and UN Ocean Conferences, and how these link to marine research.

Havsmiljöinstitutet, Hav och samhälle och Swemarc invite you to a breakfast meeting for hearing ideas about which sea-related questions we can discuss in the coming conferences.

We will receive short lectures from Helen Ågren, Sweden’s Marine Ambassador, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Isabel Sarenmalm, Stockholm +50 Secretariat, the Ministry of the Environment, who will discuss expectations and wishes from the government. Petra Wallberg, Formas, will also inform about how the conferences connect to the Swedish work with the UN Decade for Marine Research for Sustainable Development, the EU’s five Missions 2021-2030 and the partnership program “A climate neutral, sustainable and productive Blue Economy”.

Register here: https://sunet.artologik.net/gu/Survey/15991
Pre-registration required.

 

**Got something to share with KM Vatten? Do you have a new research project, a newly published paper or an idea? Write to  caliac@lnu.se

**Apologies for any double-sending

 

 

 

 

 

The Weekly Flow – Week 45 – 2021

2021-11-14

The latest news, views, and announcements in KM Vatten, Week 45

Kunskapsmiljö: Vatten
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The funding issue

3 exciting funding opportunities in the fields of water, sustainability, business and innovation

EU Regional Development Fund

A current call for EU Regional Development Funds (ERDF) is open to 50% financing of seed funding projects in Småland and the islands.

ERDF will co-finance up to 400.000 SEK seed funding projects that are co-financed by the regions in Småland (Kronoberg, Kalmar, Jönköping, Gotland). The regions may provide up to 50% co-financing of total seed project (prestudy) budget.

The goals of the ERDF with this call is the development of smart transformation of small and medium business, especially in the areas of innovation, digitalization, circular economy, effectivization of energy or renewable energy sources, and adaptation to climate change.

The Småland + Island Regions prioritize smart specialization, diversification and renewal of SMEs in collaboration with accademia.

 

Current call available at Lnu ad: https://lnu.se/medarbetare/forum/horisont-europa—eus-nya-ramprogram-for-forskning-och-innovation/tillvaxtverket-har-oppnat-en-utlysning-fran-europeiska-regionalutvecklingsfond-/

Deadline to Tillväxtverket is 13 December. Co-financing decision from a region must be secured prior to ERUF application.

Do you have an idea you want to develop? Want to learn more for future applications?

 

Contact Inga Aflaki for consultation or to connect you with Region Kalmar / Kronoberg.

 

 

Junior researchers – just for you!  

BalticWaters2030 Scholarship program for junior researchers

 

Deadline: 20 December 2021

Extent of aid

Funds of up to SEK 200,000 can be applied for for equipment, field studies, equipment and travel that are necessary to carry out the research. Salary funds will not be distributed. The scholarship can be awarded a maximum of twice to the same applicant. The foundation intends to distribute a maximum of SEK 1.5 million per year for this purpose.

Read more: https://balticwaters2030.org/stipendieprogram

 

 

 

KM Vatten Funding   

KM Vatten Call for Seed Funding

Deadline: December 10th 2021

The latest call for seed funding/funding for pilot projects  has now been announced!

The Linnaeus Knowledge Environment: Water (KM Water) invites applications for seed funding and funding of pilot projects to support cross faculty collaborations connected to water issues. KM Water can support approximately 5 projects with funding for novel ideas addressing cross faculty questions connected to societal relevance issues.

KM Vatten seed funds can support the preparation of applications to external funders or for making pre-investigations of new ideas, and/or fund a pilot project that addresses the objectives of KM Water. Applications should preferably involve at least 2 faculties, or/and a collaboration with at least one non-academic partner.

The amount of money available per project is max 200,000 kr and can be used to cover time for external funding proposal writing, cover operation costs and salaries or buy external services.

You can find more information about this call here: https://lnu.se/mot-linneuniversitetet/kunskapsmiljoer/vatten/

 

 

 

**Got something to share with KM Vatten? Do you have a new research project, a newly published paper or an idea? Write to  caliac@lnu.se