The Swedish National Union of Students is participating in Almedalen again this year, from Tuesday afternoon to Friday. This year we are organizing four seminars, and participating as panelists in several other events. Please come and listen!
SFS' own seminars
Wednesday 26 June
Constitutional protection of academic freedom
In collaboration with Sweden's university teachers and researchers (SULF), Sweden's university and college association (SUHF), Sweden's young academy (SUA) and Arena for research and democracy
Free academia is a cornerstone in the maintenance of democracy and the protection of human rights. Neither daily politics, interest groups nor troll factories should control what may be researched or taught at the universities. Therefore, academic freedom must be protected, safeguarded and promoted in the constitution.
09:10–10:10, Skeppsbron 24, Joda Bar and kitchen, "VA's arena", Link to the Almedal program
Thursday 27 June
Funding research, funding education: An unnecessary division of two tasks?
In collaboration with the Swedish University and College Association (SUHF)
Higher education must be research-related, but the grants are divided and earmarked for either education or research. Is there a distance between research and education also in the business? Should the government let the universities redistribute funds in the form of a lump sum or flexible grant?
08:00 – 09:00, B-huset, Uppsala University, Main entrance Cramérgatan 3, "Room B11". Link to the Almedal program
Instant noodles and extra jobs - what do student unions think about students' financial situation?
Students' financial situation has been affected by inflation. Some believe that more students should be encouraged to work extra. Others believe that the state needs to raise the tuition fee. How do the parties' student unions think that the study aid can be developed?
10:30 – 11:30, B-huset, Uppsala University, Main entrance Cramérgatan 3, "Room B11". Link to the Almedal program
Future competence supply - what can we expect from a university on the breaking point?
The business world raises the alarm about a skills shortage in socially important areas and companies are forced to suspend recruitment - at the same time that higher education is eroded more and more every year. How is this supposed to go together?
13:30 – 14:30, B-huset, Uppsala University, Main entrance Cramérgatan 3, "Room B11". Link to the Almedal program
SFS participation in other people's seminars
We also participate in several panel discussions organized by others.
Wednesday
Higher studies – for whose sake? Link to the Almedal program
New paths to higher education throughout the country - with a quality investment in decentralized environments Link to the Almedal program
How should we design tomorrow's university educations when we don't really know what is needed? Link to the Almedal program
Thursday
How do we secure economic growth when the thresholds to the housing market are sky high? Link to the Almedal program
The role of universities in a polarized world Link to the Almedal program
Demonstrations or seminars? About student activism and democracy at universities Link to the Almedal program