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Sea and Society Day 2026

Research
Sustainability and environment
Science and Information Technology
Society and economy

Inspired by the establishment of the new Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity, this year’s event explores biodiversity through perspectives from marine environments, history, governance, education, art, and conservation. Bringing together researchers from across the university, the day showcases the breadth of biodiversity expertise and the collaborative opportunities, alongside the establishment of the new professorship.

Conference
Date
16 Dec 2026
Time
13:00 - 17:30
Location
Sjöfartsmuseet Akvariet, Karl Johansgatan 1-3, Göteborg
Number of seats
50
Registration deadline
1 December 2026

Good to know
The programme will be held in English. This event is for Centre for Sea and Society members only.
Organizer
Centre for Sea and Society in collaboration with GGBC – Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre

Programme

13:00 Welcome and introduction (Ostindiesalen)
Björn Källström, Research Lead, Maritime Museum and Aquarium

Per Knutsson, Director, Centre for Sea and Society, Global Studies

13:15 Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity
Alexander Antonelli, Professor, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences 

13:40 GGBC - A Hub for Biodiversity Research and Collaboration
Anna-Lisa Wrange, Director, Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre 

The Diversity of Biodiversity Research: Perspectives from Across the University

Patrick Hayes, Researcher, Department of Historical studies 

Rhian Waller, Professor, Department of Marine Sciences

Leon Green, Researcher, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Åsa Stjerna, Artist and Researcher, HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design

Martin Hultman, Department of Sociology and Work Science

Claes Strannegård, Department of Applied IT

16.20 Panel discussion and reflections

17:00 Introduction to the exhibition Sharks, Camera, Action! 
Christina Karliczek Skoglund , Emmy-nominated underwater wildlife camera operator and cinematographer. 

In her films, we encounter the little-known and threatened cold-water sharks of Sweden’s west coast. The exhibition also portrays the person behind the camera, highlighting a physically demanding and often invisible profession. 

17.15 Visit to the exhibition Sharks, Camera, Action! 

17:45 Mingle 

18:30 Dinner at nearby restaurant for those who are interested (at own expense) 

Further details and programme items may be added