HSS 2021 -A conference for collaboration and cocreation between the universities and the sourrounding society
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | MALMÖ UNIVERSITET - Gemensamt Verksamhetsstöd |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 250 000 |
| Project duration | January 2020 - May 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
On 6 May 2021, Malmö University hosted the University and Society in Collaboration (HSS). HSS acts as an arena for inspiration, knowledge and new experiences about collaboration. HSS2021 was organized in collaboration with national and regional organizations. The purpose was to bring together the private, public, idea-driven sector and academia to strengthen the exchange between the parties around collaboration. The aim was also to spread knowledge with a focus on collaboration between academia and society. 407 participated (objective 400).
Expected long term effects
The goal was to have 400 participants at the conference and the result landed at 407 (academy 245, public sector 116, private sector 8, idea-driven sector 18, other 20). The program was adapted to a digital format. Time and variation in layout were limited in a digital format. The focus was to create interactive contact surfaces and exchange of experience between the participants. HSS will not generate any surplus and the conference was mainly financed by Vinnova, KK-stiftelsen, Tillväxtverket, Malmö University and the City of Malmö.
Approach and implementation
The project was organized on the basis of an internal strategic steering group and an operational project group at Malmö University. The ongoing work was coordinated with both the internal steering group and the national reference group and the national finance group. In Sep 2020, it was decided that HSS2021 would take place in digital format. The project group worked intensively to investigate digital conditions and technology that were in constant development during the project period due to the prevailing pandemic. The participation fee was set in Sep 2020 at SEK 995 excluding VAT.