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.
Upcoming seminars
Knowledge and leadership in an uncertain world – how is Sweden’s future shaped? The seminar is held in Almedalen.
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.
Food Preparedness and Resilient Food Systems
In 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. Further information on the date, venue and programme will be announced in due course.
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.
Do you have any questions about our preparedness seminars? Feel free to contact me!
