Events

Each Breakfast Club starts with a short inspirational talk, and then it's up to you to mingle and take the opportunity to enjoy interesting transdisciplinary discussions and initiate new collaborations.  Most welcome, /SLU Future One Health SHIP is committed to promoting partner initiatives that align with its mission, highlighting their work and creating opportunities for wider engagement.

“Did you know that disruption of natural ecosystems has been linked to most emerging infectious diseases in humans?  This striking fact illustrates why we need integrated approaches that connect human, animal, and environmental health. Join us for a dialogue on how One Health can help tackle complex global challenges and contribute to a more sustainable future. This event is hosted by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) as part of the SHIP Dialogue Series: “New Perspectives on Sustainable Health.” Three speakers will give a broad insight into different aspects of health, including: Sharon Hill (Associate professor, Department of Plant Protection Biology on ecology/epidemiology of malaria mosquitoes), Michael Bertram (Assistant Professor, Department of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies on ecological effects of pharmaceutics in the environment), and Sofia Boqvist (Professor of Veterinary Public Health, Department of Animal Biosciences, Bacteriology, Virology, Food Safety and Veterinary Public Health on global food security and zoonotic risks). Their presentations will be followed by an engaging panel discussion with partners from other fields and sectors. The panel consists of: Stefan Swartling Peterson (Karolinska Institutet) Anna Oudin (Umeå University and Lund University) Josef Järhult (Uppsala University and One Health Sweden) The SHIP dialogue series aims to identify areas of intersection between disciplines, reveal blind spots and disconnects, and […]

We all know that tackling complex health challenges requires multisectoral collaboration. What are the keys to do it successfully? Join us to take a look at our tool on Multisectoral collaboration! Let's explore and learn together! Building partnerships for sustainable health This is an opportunity for students, educators, researchers, policymakers, and professionals from all sectors interested in learning, teaching, or working with multisectoral collaboration for sustainable health and development. We particularly welcome participants from diverse disciplines and sectors - health, environment, education, social sciences, economics, governance, and beyond - to enrich the discussion and shared learning. Why should you attend? To explore how multisectoral collaboration can drive sustainable solutions to complex challenges. During the workshop,  you will: •  Learn about the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health (CESH) toolkit for multisectoral collaboration. •  Hear from experts sharing practical insights and lessons learned. •  Engage in interactive discussions and group work to exchange experiences •  Connect with a diverse network of peers - perhaps you'll find new partners to collaborate with! The session will be held in English. Maximum 50 participants. For registration, please follow the event’s website link.

How do we engage researchers in interdisciplinary research? Listen to researchers present their research—and their reflections on the difficulties and possibilities of interdisciplinary research, with a focus on exploring the areas of food, health and sustainability. Speakers/panelist: • Steffen Keiter, Senior lecturer, Man-Technology-Environment research centre (MTM), Örebro University • Samira Prado, Associate senior lecturer, Food & Health Centre, Örebro University • Henrik Scander, Senior lecturer, School of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Meal Science, Örebro University The panel will be moderated by Henrik Larsson, Professor, School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University. The SHIP dialogue series aims to identify areas of intersection between disciplines, reveal blind spots and disconnects, and build a shared language for sustainable health that can inspire both practical insights and future collaborations. Read more about the dialogue series here. The session will be held in English in Tidefeltsalen, Campus USÖ, Örebro University. No need to register. For online participation, just follow this link: https://www.oru.se/tidefeltsalen

Agenda  Updates and news The Swedish network has a spot on the SHIP webpage UN general assembly, high level meeting on NCDs and mental health, NY, September. Hybrid side event at UNGA Monday 22nd Sept, update by Marie Dahl Upcoming conferences and events: Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures: 18-20 May 2026, Cape Town, Abstract closed 30/9. Oslo MHPSS Conference Oslo, 4-5 June 2026 + Pre-event in Feb/March. Update by Maria Modigh. Abstract submission: until last of November. MHPSS Conference Pledges Working Group, update by Marie Dahl/Johanna Rubenstein Presentation by SOS Barnbyar: Scaling evidence-based interventions - Elin Axelgren Round table updates from network members: 2 min/member Next upcoming MHPSS network meeting The meeting will be online. Interested in joining? Read more and contact the network leads here