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How creative and cultural expertise can serve as a force to solve significant social challenges

An artist performing on the event.

On April 29, Lund University presented the strengths with which it aims to contribute to the world’s largest investment in cultural and creative sectors. The ‘Buzz of Europe’ conference showcased opportunities that the broad University can offer.

Held in a packed university auditorium, the event was aimed at anyone interested in joining the Creatives & Friends network, which has now been established with industry, researchers, entrepreneurs and cities. The day functioned as a kick-off event for people to meet and interact.

“Creativity and innovation are at the heart of every university. Lund University's motto is to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. We are ready to play our part and we invite you to join us,” was the message conveyed by Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström in his opening speech.

During the afternoon, several examples were presented of how cultural and creative sectors and industries are driving change. It was also highlighted that Lund University is a ‘cultural kaleidoscope’ in which culture and creativity are expressed in many ways.

For the Creatives & Friends network, existential sustainability is what holds together the things you wish to achieve in a change process. So, what is existential sustainability?

Anna Lyrevik och Charlotte Lorentz Hjorth on stage.

“Not all development is positive. We need to reflect on what is important and what affects our sustainable existence in the change process we need to carry out in order to tackle social challenges,” said Charlotte Lorentz Hjorth, project manager at LU Collaboration.

“We live in an unpredictable world, but culture and creativity can help us navigate and develop. We just have to get started,” said Kristina Eneroth, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Collaboration at Lund University.

How creative and cultural expertise can serve as a force to solve significant social challenges | Lund University

Photo from Session 2 with Lisa Lang.
The fashion industry of tomorrow Caption: Lisa Lang, Director of EU Affairs and EIT Climate KIC, and Muchaneta Kapfunde, founder of digital magazine FashNerd, discussed the conditions for the fashion industry of tomorrow and the fact.