Workshop: Engage in the next phase of SIANI

We invite researchers, PhD students and other interested staff at SLU to a workshop to get input to the operationalization of the next phase of SIANI (The Swedish International Agriculture Network Initiative). A creative meeting that will help researchers at SLU learn more about SIANI and feel ownership with the new project period. Focus will be on reaching out with research findings and the use of video as a tool for research communication.

What is SIANI?

SIANI is an open and inclusive network that supports and promotes communication, multisector dialogue and action around sustainable food systems. SIANI is collaborating with SLU Global, a unit at the Vice-Chancellor’s Office that supports SLU’s work for global development to contribute to Agenda 2030. SIANI is now entering a fourth phase in 2022-2027 funded by Sida (The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency).

Seed funding for activities

In relation to the workshop, we will launch a call for funding for activities within the SLU Global-SIANI collaboration to be implemented during the autumn 2022. Activities within the prioritized themes sustainable food systems, biodiversity and inclusion of youth are encouraged.

Who? Researchers, PhD students and other interested staff at SLU

When? September 29 at 9.30-11.30.

Where? Hybrid, Video studio H, Undervisningshuset, SLU Uppsala and at Zoom.

If you want to attend the event physically, we can provide funding for accommodation and train ticket. Please contact maja.malmberg@slu.se for more information.

Register to the workshop

Tentative program

9:30-9:35 Introduction and welcome by Maja Malmberg, Alin Kadfak and Teresia Borgman, communications officers in the SLU Global-SIANI collaboration.

9:35-9:45 What is SIANI? Alice Tunfjord, associate at SIANI.

9:45-10:30 Video as a tool for research communication

Presentations, Q&A and discussions:

• Traditional food recipes from Nepal by the expert group Small-scale farmers and biodiversity in Nepal, Alice Tunfjord, associate at SIANI.
• Plant biologicals in South Africa, Erik Alexandersson, associate professor at the department of plant protection biology, SLU.
• TARA, Alpinia nigra, a film about forest food and impact of displacements and lack of forest tenure. Purabi Bose, senior lecturer, Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre, SLU.

10:30-10:45 Fika

10:45-11:00 Call for activities

11:00-11:25 How can you benefit from the SLU Global-SIANI collaboration? Interactive discussion.

11:25 Closing remarks and evaluation