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Contact

Here you can find information on how to get in touch with us. You will also meet the staff members who are part of the Center for Welfare Change.

Contact Center for Welfare Change

You can contact us by emailing:

centerforvalfardsforandring@mdu.se

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Learn more about and register your interest in the research network on health and welfare technology

The team

The center is led by a scientific leader and project manager. It includes a team of researchers, which you can find under each respective research area below.

Researches within:

  • Elderly health
  • Behavior change
  • Health and welfare technology

Health and Welfare

Researches within:

  • Collaboration with actors outside the higher education sector
  • Consequences of societal changes

Researches within:

  • Health and welfare technology from the perspective of the individual and their immediate environment.

Researches within:

  • Evidence
  • implementation
  • Reimbursement
  • Efficiency
  • and policy related to health and welfare technology both in Sweden and internationally.

Researches within:

  • User perspective and ethical aspects,
  • Promoting individuals' ability to search, find, understand, and act on health information online.

Reseraches within:

  • Development based on users' preferences and needs.
  • Create and share evidence on the effects of implementing health and welfare technology in healthcare and social care.

 

Technology

Researches within:

  • Sensor and measurement systems. These systems are used to diagnose, monitor, and also prevent diseases.

Researches within:

  • Fall prevention technology.


Reseaches within:

  • indoor air quality and the health of occupants in buildings, with a focus on hospitals and schools..

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Innovation and communication

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  • learning and development of professional competence in working life

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  • design, art, and epistemological questions (with a focus on practical knowledge).

 

Education and learning

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  • The schooling of newly arrived students and teachers' work with digitalization and higher education pedagogical development.

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Change management

Researches within:

  • how new technology is shaped by and reflects different values, how and why technology is introduced and adopted or not adopted.

Researches within:

  • organizational changes related to the introduction, maintenance, and/or phasing out of competition in public sectors across Europe.

Researches within:

  • how marketing discourses influence individuals, organizations, and society, and
    the effects of digitalization on working life.

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Researches within:

  • how marketing discourses influence individuals, organizations, and society,
  • and
    the effects of digitalization on working life.

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Advisory Group

The advisory group consists of eight members from academia, civil society, business, and the public sector. The chair is Professor Jonas Stier. Based on their experiences and expertise, the group's role is to support the center leadership in making strategic decisions, such as setting the direction of the activities and long-term priorities. The advisory group aims to promote the center's local, regional, national, and international relations-building and visibility. Members are appointed for a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment.

Susanne Porswald

Jonas Stier

Sociologist and Professor of Social Work at MDU, Jonas has extensive experience in research and education focused on collaboration with actors outside the higher education sector. Jonas is the scientific leader of Samhällskontraktet and one of the founders of Addai.org – a policy initiative focused on artificial intelligence.

Susanne Porswald

Annasarah Pavasson

The Administrative Director of Köping Municipality.

Annasarah is deeply committed to the care and welfare mission. She strongly believes that dialogue and learning foster active employee engagement. With a deep understanding of the daily challenges and needs faced by care and welfare, Anna Sarah aims to contribute her knowledge and experience to the development of the center.

Susanne Porswald

Daniel Boqvist

Process Leader and Business Development Manager at Automation Region.

brings extensive experience in operations and business development. He works with systemic innovation, strategic collaborations, international relations, and leadership driven by transformation and innovation. Daniel contributes with expertise in innovation clusters and complex systems involving multiple stakeholders.

Susanne Porswald

Emma Hanson

Strategic Advisor for Sustainable Regional Development focusing on business development and innovation in Region Sörmland.

Emma aims to contribute her knowledge of the business sector and innovation systems in Sörmland, Östra Mellansverige, and nationally. She brings a regional perspective to the center's activities, ensuring that regional needs and insights are integrated into its operations.

Susanne Porswald

Sarah Wamala Andersson

Professor and subject representative in health and welfare technology at MDU.

Sarah aims to contribute her interdisciplinary research, extensive professional and leadership experience from the public sector, business, academia, and international collaboration. She is driven to translate research into practical applications to create meaningful impact.

Susanne Porswald

Simon Vinge

Chief Economist at Akademikerförbundet SSR.

Simon aims to incorporate both employee and citizen perspectives in the ongoing technology development. He emphasizes that the work with algorithms and automations seeks to uphold transparency and participation, promoting a more democratized approach to technology.

Susanne Porswald

Peter Kjäll

Policy expert at Techsverige and has a doctoral degree in Medical Sciences.

Peter has spent many years working in the innovation ecosystem surrounding tech in healthcare and life sciences, holding roles in academia, industrial research, entrepreneurship, and the private sector. Through these perspectives, he aims to contribute to research and evidence-building efforts.

Susanne Porswald

Moris Benham

Professor and research leader in Innovation and Product Realization at MDU.

Moris works on the development of digital technology such as IoT, cloud services, smart systems, and AI. He is particularly interested in integrating human and sustainability aspects in the development, adaptation, and application of digital technologies.

Susanne Porswald

Jonas Cederberg

Area Manager for Medical Diagnostics and Technology, as well as the Medical Steering Committee, Region Västmanland.

Jonas is a trained physician with a PhD in medical cell biology. He aims to contribute his knowledge, expertise, and perspective from the region's healthcare operations.

 

Contact the Center for Welfare Change

You can reach us by emailing:

centerforvalfardsforandring@mdu.se