Knowledge for a Resilient Society
Sweden is facing a number of complex societal challenges. A changing geopolitical environment, climate change, and rapid technological development, among others, are placing new demands on society’s preparedness and long-term resilience. Addressing these challenges requires knowledge, innovation, and close collaboration between researchers, policymakers and society.
Against this backdrop, Stockholm Science City, together with Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Stockholm University, has launched the seminar series Preparedness – Knowledge for a Resilient Society. The series highlights research that contributes to strengthening Sweden’s resilience and provides a platform for dialogue between researchers, policymakers, public authorities, industry representatives, and other societal stakeholders.
Each seminar focuses on a current preparedness-related theme and explores how research can help us understand risks, develop solutions, and strengthen society’s capacity to manage a wide range of crises. Through research presentations and discussions with decision-makers, the series creates an arena for knowledge exchange, dialogue, and new perspectives.
The seminar series is aimed at policymakers, government agencies, industry representatives, and other stakeholders working on issues that shape Sweden’s future. Its purpose is to strengthen the link between research and societal development, and to demonstrate how research can help address some of the most pressing challenges of our time.
Seminars
UPCOMING: Food Preparedness and Resilient Food Systems 11th November
The 11th November 2026, we will host a seminar on food preparedness and resilient food systems together with Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University. The seminar will be held in Swedish.
PAST: Knowledge and leadership in an uncertain world – how is Sweden’s future shaped? The seminar is held in Almedalen.
23rd of June 2026. Three university presidents on power and responsibility at this Almedalen seminar. In a time marked by rapid technological advances, geopolitical tensions, and increasing polarisation, access to reliable knowledge becomes a strategic issue – not merely an academic one.
PAST: The role of research for a more resilient society
11th of March 2026. How well prepared is Sweden for information influence operations or disruptions to critical infrastructure? And what role can research play in strengthening societal preparedness?
Articles
How Can We Strengthen Research Collaboration?
Sweden faces a range of complex societal challenges, from a changing security landscape to climate change and rapid technological development. At the same time, many researchers describe how their knowledge is used too late, too little, or not at all (in Swedish).
How Research Can Strengthen Societal Preparedness
In an increasingly uncertain world, new demands are being placed on society’s preparedness in areas ranging from healthcare to cybersecurity. What role can academia play in strengthening resilience and preparedness? And what is required for the knowledge produced at universities to make a real difference? This article is in Swedish and published by Curie, a Swedish magazine covering research and higher education.
How well prepared is Sweden for information influence operations or disruptions to critical infrastructure?
As hybrid threats become increasingly complex, what role can research play in strengthening societal preparedness? This article is based on insights from our seminar on hybrid threats, held on 11 March 2026.
Universities' Work on Preparedness and Resilience
Karolinska Institutet, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University conduct research and education that contribute in various ways to strengthening Sweden's preparedness and resilience. Here, we have gathered a selection of the universities' initiatives in this field.
Karolinska Institutet
Centre for Health Crises
Brings together expertise in research, education and policy to strengthen society's ability to prevent and manage health crises.
Medical Preparedness
Research, education and expertise that strengthen the ability of healthcare services and society to prevent, manage and recover from serious health threats.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
KTH Centre for Total Defence
Coordinates and develops research and education that strengthen societal security, preparedness and resilience.
Cybercampus Sweden
A national initiative bringing together academia, public authorities and industry to advance research, innovation and education in cybersecurity and cyber defence.
PLENTY
Develops research-based solutions to reduce food waste, improve circular food systems and strengthen food security.
How Prepared Are You for a Crisis or War?
An article series highlighting KTH research that contributes to Sweden's security and preparedness, covering topics such as cybersecurity, food security, resilient energy systems, healthcare in crises and drone technology.
Stockholm University
PLATE – Research Centre for Resilient Meals
Explores how the food service sector can become more sustainable, economically viable and resilient.
Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV)
Conducts research in areas including cybersecurity, crisis management and digital resilience to strengthen societal preparedness.
Experts in Crisis Preparedness
Stockholm University brings together researchers with expertise in various aspects of crisis preparedness. Find experts at Stockholm University.
Do you have any questions about our preparedness seminars? Feel free to contact me!
