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Håkan Johansson Professor, Principal Investigator Read more about Håkan Johanssons research. Professor at the School of Social Work, Lund University, and Principal Investigator (PI). His research interests cover comparative social policy, poverty, activation and Nordic and European social policy. Recently he has focused on civil society and has led several externally funded projects related to civ
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In May 2024, a concluding symposium was held to bring together elite and civil society researchers to discuss and debate power, stratification, and diversity in European civil societies and the concept of civil society elites. The symposium brought together Elite and Civil society researchers to discuss and debate power, stratification, and diversity in European civil societies and the concept of
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/symposium-successfully-summarized-project - 2026-09-03
Sustainable Health and Social Care for Older Adults with Substance Use Problems NORDHARM is a Nordic research initiative focused on developing sustainable models of health and social care for older adults who live with both care needs and alcohol‑ or drug‑related problems. Subscribe to news on Nordharm and the upcoming conference! Interested in receiving further information about the project, incl
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NEWS ON NORDHARM The NORDHARM team gathered in Lund for a three‑day retreat that brought together all project members, January 14-16 2026. The meeting offered space for reflection, collaborative planning, and deeper conversations about the diverse expertise within the group. Together, the researchers outlined the research focus and practical steps for the coming year.Research plans for 2026A major
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PhD studies at the School of Social Work The doctoral programme consists of four years of full-time study. The programme leading to a doctoral degree comprises a total of 240 credits divided into a course component of 75 credits and an academic thesis of 165 credits. The education is completed with the public defense of the doctoral thesis. A doctoral student is employed to fulfill the requirement
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/doctoral-programme - 2026-09-03
BSc in Social Work The programme is taught in Swedish. The BSc in Social Work programme leads to a professional qualification. The programme consists of three blocks: one basic block (terms 1-3), one continuation block (terms 4-6) and one specialisation term (term 7). The language of instruction is Swedish. For further details see the programme syllabus:BSc Social Work Programme syllabus (PDF) Con
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in Social Work The department's one- and two-year master's degrees cater both to those who have just completed their undergraduate education and want to continue their studies and to professionals who have worked for a number of years and want to further develop their knowledge in the field of social work. Almost all researchers and teachers at the School of Social Work are involved in the teachin
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The School of Social Work offers these single subject courses taught in English: Social Work in Sweden, an introduction, 7.5 credits (undergraduate level) Social Policy in Europe, 15 credits (graduate level) Civil Society and Social Work, 15 credits (graduate level) Courses offered in Swedish
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7.5 credits The main aim of this introductory course is to provide basic knowledge of social work in Sweden. The goal is to enhance theoretical and practical knowledge of social work in Sweden, and highlight different types of actors and contexts where social work operates (public, private and/or voluntary sector). The course focuses on Swedish social work, but also embraces the students' prior kn
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/courses/social-work-sweden-introduction - 2026-09-03
15 credits The course explores processes of policy making in different welfare and social policy areas and at European, national and local levels. Emphasis is placed on coordination issues of these different regulatory levels. How and when to apply Read more about admissions requirements and how to apply. The course deals with themes such as the labour market, poverty and exclusion, migration and
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Social Sciences Faculty Library The Social Sciences Faculty Library (Sambib) is our faculty library. Here you can find, borrow and read course and reference books, journals and databases within your subject. You can also get help in finding literature and managing your references. The library reading rooms, computers and group rooms are at your disposal. Visit the Social Sciences Faculty Library's
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Lund University cooperates with universities all over the world through bilateral agreements, educational and research programmes, networks and partnerships as well as research collaboration. Internationalisation is also a prioritised issue at the School of Social Work. The School of Social Work participates in a number of exchange programmes and staff and students alike are encouraged to pursue o
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/about-department/internationalisation - 2026-09-03
RRSW Most of the titles are in Swedish, with certain exceptions (all abstracts in English). 20262026:4 Living through war: Personal and institutional responses in Ukraine by Oksana Chernysh and Nataliya Thel (red)2026:3 Take Away: Att fasa ut gamla arbetsmetoder när nya införs by Verner Denvall (red)2026:2 Moralprojektet. Slutrapport med tonvikt på projektets forskningscirklar by Sara Hultqvist, M
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/research/publications/research-reports-social-work - 2026-09-03
Working Papers are shorter scientific texts written by researchers at the department. The papers are accepted for presentation at open national or international conferences, but not yet published in any other way, and shorter texts of other kinds authored by people working in the department.Pedagogical reports are a special form of Working paper. The texts are based on student papers theses and m
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Welcome to Lund University’s School of Social Work, which is located on two campuses: Campus Helsingborg and the School of Social Work in Lund. The School of Social Work has been training social workers since 1947. The School of Social Work was integrated into Lund University in 1977, as a department within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The School of Social Work has approximately 130 employees
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The research area conducts research linked to changes in the public sector and civil society with a special focus on welfare policy and social work. Research projects in the field study the changing conditions and organization of welfare, as well as how civil society is affected by, affects, and is involved in the development of the welfare state. In the area, comparative analyzes are made of civi
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/research/research-areas/civil-society-and-social-movements - 2026-09-03
The research area's overall purpose is to develop a subject-specific migration research by studying how social work is conceptualized in migration-related issues, which interventions it gives rise to both within the framework of the established welfare institutions and beyond these institutionalized forms. Developing discipline-specific migration research is an overall aim of this research group.
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73. Stina Balldin (2025) Vidoeofeedback som tidig samordnad insats. En undersökning av Marte Meo och samordningssamtal (MOS) som förebyggande arbete i skolan Lund: Socialhögskolan, Lunds universitet.72. Claudia Di Matteo (2025) Mobilizing Knowledge: Framing Gender-based Violence and Negotiating Social Protection for Migrant Women with Precarious Legal Status Lund: Socialhögskolan, Lunds universite
https://www.soch.lu.se/en/research/publications/lund-dissertations-social-work - 2026-09-03
This is a selection of research projects at the department. See the Lund University Research Portal for a complete list of current projects.Active listening in social work – from abstract principle to interactional practice (2025 → 2026)AGE-15: Pathways towards Age-friendly Neighbourhoods: Transnational research, knowledge transfer, collaborative approaches and capacity building for the transition
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The research of School of Social Work contains various areas. Many of our researchers are active in thematic groups, collaborating within the university, as well as with external partners. Addiction Research Ageing and Elderly Care Child, Youth and Family Civil Society and Social Movements Professions and Organisation Social Policy and Sustainability Social Vulnerability and Inequality Migration
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