2020

Why Sweden should co-create with India on energy system transformation!

Published March 24, 2020 by Fanny Von Heland in New Delhi

With a population of 1.4 billion and one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, India will be vital for the future of the global energy markets. Ensuring Indian citizens have access to electricity has been at the top of the country’s...

Illustration: Dom McKenzie (The Observer).

Where are lights and hope in ongoing fights against the corona virus? Science, sharing and joint efforts

Published March 23, 2020 by Nannan Lundin in Beijing

"We are waves of the same sea, leaves of the same tree, flowers of the same garden." - Roman philosopher Seneca While the life in China is, in a cautiously optimistic mood and in small steps, trying to move back to normal, the past weeks...

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How does University of Tokyo support innovation?

Published March 19, 2020 by Michael Jacob in Tokyo

In Japan, there is an increasing focus on innovation, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and solutions to societal challenges, and researchers at Japanese universities are encouraged to work towards implementation of research results for society....

Smart Mobility – Taking Us into the Future

Published March 18, 2020 by Henric Johnson in Washington

Mobility, the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C.s theme for 2020, is a central part of a Swede’s daily life because of how Sweden looks – a very long country with a scattered population. The need for sustainable and inclusive mobility...

Minas Gerais – Strong in research in Mining and Life Science

Published March 16, 2020 by Jacob Paulsen in Brasília

Reopening our consulate in Belo Horizonte the 4th of March, our Office of Science and Innovation visited the state of In Minas Gerais (MG), a state known for its production of steel and iron, niobium reserves, as a global coffee producer, its...

Will KAIST lead the way for Korean innovation?

Published March 13, 2020 by Anders Hektor in Seoul

The initial ambition was to design KAIST to contribute in building the success of South Korea. This is central in its success as an innovation leader. Special favors permitted by the government to students, and innovative ways in working with...

Swedish State Secretary Stina Billinger on collaboration across borders

Published March 10, 2020 by Lena Bruce in Stockholm

Sweden, a successful industrial nation and a global leader in innovation and digitalization, is an attractive partner for international collaborations. Active international innovation- and research collaborations are important in guaranteeing...