Decent work and economic growth – a possibility or a miss?

Lund University (LU) is one of the top-ranking academic institutions in the world when it comes publications and citations related to SDG 8. Research includes topics such as (but not limited to) different economic growth models, labor rights, the effect of structural labor changes over time and circular economy. 

To find solutions to complex challenges, multiple disciplines are needed. Join us and get inspired by our presenters who will talk about different aspects of the goal, get a quick introduction on how you can use the LU research portal to find new people and articles and through group discussions collectively discuss what will be the future development of decent work and economic growth.

Agenda: 

09.30 Coffee 

10.00 – 10.05 Introduction

10.05 – 10.55 Inspirational speakers

1. Carl Dalhammar – Associate professor at International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics
2. Ellen Hillbom – Professor at the department of Economic History
3. Max Koch – Professor at the school of Social Work
4. Kerstin Nilsson – Professor at the division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

10.55 - 11.05 Introduction to LU research portal

11.05 – 11.15 Break

11.15 – 12.00 Group discussions 

There will be a limited number of seats available, so it is on a first come first served basis. The workshop is primarily open to PhD students and researchers at Lund University, but even students and participants from other universities or fields are welcome to join. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ylva van Meeningen (ylva [dot] van_meeningen [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (ylva[dot]van_meeningen[at]cec[dot]lu[dot]se)). 

Please register to the event via Decent work and economic growth – a possibility or a miss? | Sustainability Forum. Deadline to register is 5^th of September.

Organizers: The event is jointly organized by the central research board and Sustainability Forum.