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Practices, justifications and regulations of unsustainable lifestyles in Sweden The wealthiest 10 percent of the world’s population are responsible for nearly half of global consumption-based emissions. Their influence, however, goes beyond their personal carbon footprint. Through their lifestyles, they set trends that others aspire to, driving even more unsustainable consumption. This project inv

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/economic-elites-climate-change-transformation - 2026-07-07

From the projcet Economic Elites in the Climate Change Transformation 1 Feb 2026 Perspectives on Social and Justice Issues in Climate Policy – Comparing the Just Transitions, Sustainable Welfare and Eco-Social Policy Literatures Perspectives on Social and Justice Issues in Climate Policy – Comparing the Just Transitions, Sustainable Welfare and Ec... 21 Mar 2025 "What have future generations ever

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Comparing elite composition, reproduction, integration and contestation in European civil societies, this research programme is based at the School of Social Work, Lund University. The progamme is funded by Riksbankens jubileumsfond 2018-2023. Why is it interesting to study civil society elites?Civil society organisations (CSOs) are usually seen as vehicles for advocacy with the key function of ch

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/civil-society-elites - 2026-07-07

The research programme looks at four European countries, which allows for comparing features and composition of civil society elites, and identifying mechanisms and processes that lead to elite consolidation and elites contestation in different national contexts. Moreover the programme includes the study of civil society organisations operating at the EU level. ItalyItaly follows a corporatist tra

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The program is guided by the following research questions:What are the qualities, values and networks associated with civil society elites?How and to what extent are civil society elites reproduced?To what extent and how do elite groups in civil society interact, or even integrate, with other elite groups?By whom, on what grounds and with what effects are civil society elites challenged and power

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/themes-civil-society-elites - 2026-07-07

2025Bolleyer, N., Eick, A., Ivanovska Hadjievska, M., Grevesmühl, L. (2025) When Do Liberal Governments Restrict Civil Society?  Volume 38, Issue 1, Governance, 2025.Santilli, C., & Scaramuzzino, R. (2025). Civil Society Elites in the Italian Third Sector, A Comparative Perspective. Springer Nature, 2024.2024Altermark, N., & Johansson, H. (2024). Consecrating Civil Society Elites in Europe: Examin

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/publications - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/researchers - 2026-07-07

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 - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/nordharm-first-retreat-lund - 2026-07-07

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 - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/bachelors-programme - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/masters-programme - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/courses - 2026-07-07

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 - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/education/courses/social-policy-europe - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/library - 2026-07-07

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 - 2026-07-07

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 - 2026-07-07

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

https://www.soch.lu.se/en/research/publications/working-papers - 2026-07-07