SKERIC week 2026, 19-23 October
2026 SKERIC week will take place in Sweden between 19 and 23 October, 2026. Researchers, PhD students and University management from Sweden and Korea will meet to take part of each other’s research, discuss and learn about future collaborative opportunities and network, throughout the week.
If you are a participant in Work Package 1 (Future Laureates Societal Challenges Programme), Work Package 2 (Science Diplomacy Academy), or Work Package 3 (Science to Business Forum), it is mandatory that you attend all sessions for your respective work package.
Overview, programme SKERIC Week 2026
19-20 October
-Future Laureates Societal Challenges Programme: Individual programme at different universities for the thematic groups, including a Symposium on Innovative Energy Solutions -Exploring the diversity of technologies shaping the future of energy, on October 19 at KTH, 9:30-16:00. Registration is open until October 14
-Science Diplomacy Academy: Study visit to Brussels
-Science to Business Forum: Meetings in Stockholm, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
21 October, Lund University
9:30 Registration and coffee/tea, Venue Palaestra
10-12 Opening session, Venue Palaestra
Welcome and thankful remarks
Keynote: Anne L’Huillier, 2023 Nobel Laureate in Physics
Bridging Knowledge, Advancing Innovation: International Research Collaboration for the future, by Prof. Mats Benner
Panel discussion
Sweden Korea collaboration and financing opportunities
12-12:45 Lunch, AF castle
12:45-13:15 Guided tours and transport to venue
13:15-16 Workpackage sessions
WP 1, session about career in- and outside of academia, venue Palaestra nedre
WP 2, session about science diplomacy, Venue LUX C:214
WP 3, site visit at MAX IV
13:00-15:30 Steering group meeting, venue Carolinasalen, Kungshuset
18.30-21 SKERIC week welcome dinner at stora salen, Grand Hotel
22 October, Lund University
10:00-12:00 Steering group meeting, venue Carolinasalen, Kungshuset
Workpackage sessions all day, including lunch break 12-13
WP 1, workshop about academic productivity and sustainable workhabits, venue LUX aula (upper part)
WP 2, sessions about science diplomacy, venue LUX C:214
WP 3, visit to Medicon Village in the morning, Innovation forum in the afternoon
Workpackage dinners in the evening
23 October, Lund University
10.00 Coffee/tea and cake in Birgit Rausing venue at Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art
10.30-12 SKERIC joint closure session, Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art
Final report and reflections about SKERIC, by SKERIC Quality Assurance Team (HERO)
Panel discussion among WP participants
Future of SKERIC (2027-2029)
Thank you to WP participants
12-12.45 Lunch and mingle, Museum of Artistic Process and Public Art
13.30-15 SKERIC General Coordination Group meeting, venue Hedvig Eleonora, Kungshuset
Afternoon: Time for individual meetings and site visits (MAX IV, Humanities Lab, Museum of Sketches), registration in advance
Welcome to Lund!
We are excited to welcome you to Lund! Below you’ll find a guide with essential information for your upcoming trip. From how to get to Lund, restaurant recomendations, as well as some essential travel tips.
Get to know Lund University!
Registration for SKERIC week 2026 is closed. Contact Elisabeth.Axell@global.lu.se for questions about registration or changes.