Fixing 21st Century Problems with 19th Century Ideas? A Call for New Thinking
As we struggle with environmental and societal crises, there's a growing need to rethink the foundational ideas of industrial modernity according to Laur Kanger, Professor of Sustainability Transitions, who was the invited guest speaker at a policy seminar hosted by CIRCLE and SIRI.
Markus Grillitsch appointed professor at Lund University
Markus Grillitsch has been appointed Professor in Economic Geography at Lund University in a solemn ceremony upholding tradition with robes, speeches and music. His research focuses on regional development and people's living conditions, with a particular interest in factors that affect quality of life and well-being.
Shaping the Future: A Research Agenda for Innovation and Sustainability
Innovation is no longer just about technology – it is about shaping a sustainable, inclusive future. At the 2025 Innovation Research Day, researchers from different disciplines co-created an agenda for systemic change.
New Master's Programme in Innovation and Societal Change
In the autumn of 2026, Lund University will launch a new international one-year Master's programme at Campus Helsingborg: Innovation and Societal Change. The programme is aimed at students who want to understand and influence how innovation can help address today’s major societal challenges – from climate change to social inequality.
CIRCLE member awarded ERC starting grant
Three researchers from Lund University have been awarded ERC grants, and human geographer Johan Miörner is one of them.
International collaboration and scientific impact – CIRCLE annual report 2024
CIRCLE’s 2024 annual report offers a look into a year of continued research, collaboration, and engagement – the 20th anniversary, extended international reach and impactful ties to drive change.
Innovation Research Day – April 23
It is once again time for the Innovation Research Day. Last year was the first time this event was held, and it led to interesting discussions and new links between researchers from different disciplines.
CIRCLE celebrates its 20th anniversary and looks towards the future
The upcoming needs of innovation research were on the agenda when the research centre CIRCLE, Centre for Innovation Research, celebrated its 20th anniversary and held its annual conference for members and invited guests. Lund University's management was present and participated in the discussions.
“Learning” as a way out of unsustainability
The policy seminar with Katrien Van Poeck and Leif Östman, held at CIRCLE, was a light-hearted and informal gathering of researchers keen on discussing the concept of learning.
New Postdoctoral Openings
CIRCLE is recruiting up to 3 postdoctoral researchers for 3-year full-time positions in innovation studies.