Previously Funded Research Projects
SASUF PHASE 1: 2018–2020
Mobility needs of older adults in Sweden and South Africa: promoting health and equitability - a collaboration project
PI SE: Ann-Helen Patomella, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Lana van Niekerk, Stellenbosch University
Capacity building to improve maternal and child health in South Africa and Sweden, with particular focus on pregnancy outcomes in women with anaemia in rural areas of Vhembe district, South Africa
PI SE: Vanja Berggren, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Sonto Maputle, University of Venda
Creating a sustainable Education and Training system for supporting Accreditation and Mobility of scientists in Animal Research according to the European Directive
PI SE: Matti Nikkola, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Albertus Mohr, University of Cape Town
Developing a strategic approach to promoting universal health coverage & SDG 3 health target indicators for maternal and child health in South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Per-Olof Östergren, Lund University
PI ZA: Champaklal Jinabhai, Durban University of Technology
Promoting resilience among children towards education for a sustainable society
PI SE: Kerstin Svensson, Lund University
PI ZA: Jabulani Makhubele, University of Limpopo
Evaluation and mapping of sustainable water and wastewater treatment with membrane processes in South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Frank Lipnizki, Lund University
PI ZA: Heidi Richards, University of Witwatersrand
Oral health disparities due to socioeconomic differences
PI SE: Marie Nordström, Malmö University
PI ZA: Mongalo Dee, Central University of Technology
Understanding the design factors for diabetes information sharing when using health information kiosks A Citizen-Centric Approach to Healthcare Management
PI SE: Carl Johan Orre, Malmö University
PI ZA: Greg Foster, Rhodes University
Developing collective academic scholarship using research in the Malmo Youth Sport Study (MYSS) and the Western Cape Sport School Study (WCSSS): exploring the possibilities for comprehensive national and international research collaboration.
PI SE: Tomas Peterson, Malmö University
PI ZA: Lloyd Leach, University of the Western Cape
People and Ecosystems at Risk
PI SE: Regina Lindborg, Stockholm University
PI ZA: Sheunesu Ruwanza, Rhodes University
Platform for studying and developing different frameworks/models for sharing threat intelligence
PI SE: Oliver Popov, Stockholm University
PI ZA: Bruce Watson, Stellenbosch University
Climate change mitigation and adaptation benefits of wilder rangelands
PI SE: Joris Cromsigt, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Graham Kerley, Nelson Mandela University
Changing patterns of smallholder farming in South Africa: implications for livelihood and food security in the context of climate change
PI SE: Klara Fischer, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Sheona Shackleton, University of Cape Town
Demand Driven Evolution of Traditional Insect Foods through the Configuration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
PI SE: Linley Chiwona-Karltun, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Lloyd Baiyegunhi, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Inclusion of children with severe disabilities in education
PI SE: Jenny Wilder, Stockholm University
PI ZA: Shakila Dada, University of Pretoria
(Re)configuring scholarship in higher education
PI SE: Hillevi Lenz Taguchi, Stockholm University
PI ZA: Vivienne Bozalek, University of the Western Cape
Remote sensing and multispectral imaging for plants and food stuff to meet UNs SDGs
PI SE: Erik Alexandersson, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Paul Williams, Stellenbosch University
Connect City2Arts: Communicating ‘Inclusiveness, Safety, Resilience and Sustainability’ through Connecting Sciences to Arts
PI SE: Josefin Wrangel, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Monique Marks, Durban University of Technology
Quantification of tick load in cattle using artificial intelligence
PI SE: Patrik Waldmann, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Terence van Zyl, University of Witwatersrand
Development of an informatics platform and collaboration framework for Biobanks and Bioinformatics
PI SE: Erik Bongcam-Rudloff, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Alan Christoffels, University of the Western Cape
Future Impact Today (FIT): Maternal and child health research and capacity development partnership between South African and Swedish universities.
PI SE: Anneli Ivarsson, Umeå University
PI ZA: Corinna Walsh, University of the Free State
The effect of climate change and ultra-processed foods on the double burden of malnutrition
PI SE: Masoud Vaezghasemi, Umeå University
PI ZA: Wayne C. Twine, University of Witwatersrand
The Future is Female: Empowering Women in South Africa
PI SE: Elise Dermineur Reuterswärd, Umeå University
PI ZA: Unathi Kolanisi, University of Zululand
Diversity and health of pollinating insects and plants
PI SE: Natuschka Lee, Umeå University
PI ZA: Rasheed Adeleke, North West University
Rural, community-driven, small-scale aquaculture solutions for food security
PI SE: Elisabeth Jönsson Bergman, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Bernadette Snow, Nelson Mandela University and University of Strathclyde
Pictorial support in person-centred care for children (PicPecc) - Development and evaluation of e-health support for children with cancer as a complement and facilitator in the meeting with health care professionals
PI SE: Stefan Nilsson, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Ensa Johnson, University of Pretoria
Postgraduate studies: Comparing South Africa and Sweden Phase 2
PI SE: Karmen Johansson, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Maitumeleng Nthontho, University of Pretoria
Violence on the global map: “Street science” for challenging norms and practices
PI SE: Elisabeth Dahlborg, University West
PI ZA: Penelope Engel-Hills, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Effectiveness of an mHealth intervention for overweight and obesity prevention in school-going youth
PI SE: William Jobe, University West
PI ZA: Priscilla Reddy, Nelson Mandela University
Analysis of policy frameworks for ‘children in care’ in South Africa and Sweden: creating enabling environments for child participation that contribute to social change
PI SE: Linda Mossberg, University West
PI ZA: Ulene Schiller, University of Fort Hare
Pregnancy issues for women with heart disease - Interventions for support, increased knowledge and self-management
PI SE: Malin Berghammer, University West
PI ZA: Michelle Andipatin, University of the Western Cape
A Critical Turn in Higher Education - Challenging the Curriculum on Gender and Coloniality/Postcoloniality
PI SE: Kerstin von Brömssen, University West
PI ZA: Beverley Thaver, University of the Western Cape
M-health intervention for distribution of health information to rural and economically disadvantaged communities
PI SE: William Jobe, University West
PI ZA: Karl le Roux, Walter Sisulu University
Renewable energy sources for powering electric vehicles in South Africa
PI SE: Jennifer Leijon, Uppsala University
PI ZA: Mohamed Tariq Khan, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Society based intervention to combat childhood obesity in South Africa and Sweden (ECHO)
PI SE: Peter Bergsten, Uppsala University
PI ZA: Sindiwe James, Nelson Mandela University
High latitude atmosphere, Sea-ice and ocean Sciences (High SeaS)
PI SE: Gabriele Messori, Uppsala University
PI ZA: Marcello Vichi, University of Cape Town
Outcomes of the South-African Family-centered Early Intervention program at Carel du Toit Centre for children with hearing impairment
PI SE: Elina Mäki-Torkko, Örebro University
PI ZA: Diane Bell, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
User-centric Identity Management for IoT environments
PI SE: Simone Fischer-Hübner, Karlstad University
PI ZA: Jan Eloff, University of Pretoria
Migration, Gender and Health: sharing knowledge across national contexts
PI SE: Vanja Berggren, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Kira Erwin, Durban University of Technology
Inequality, living standards and social networks of indigenous people in a settler colony: A quantitative assessment
PI SE: Erik Green, Lund University
PI ZA: Calumet Links, Stellenbosch University
Water Resources Management for Small Catchments Under Climate Change and Anthropogenic Pressures Delivering Hope to Disadvantaged Communities (HOPE)
PI SE: Miklas Scholz (Lars Henrik Ståhl), Lund University
PI ZA: Philiswa N. Nomngongo, University of Johannesburg
Precarity and Conviviality: Towards a Politics of Rejuvenating Democracy
PI SE: Oscar Hemer, Malmö University
PI ZA: Cheryl Stobie, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Spatial challenges from peri-urban expansion of small rural towns in South Africa
PI SE: Nils Ekelund, Malmö University
PI ZA: Emaculate Ingwani, University of Venda
Knowledge Exchange on Prehospital Resource Optimization
Knowledge Exchange on Prehospital Resource Optimization
PI SE: Johanna Björklund, Umeå University
PI ZA: Brink van der Merwe, Stellenbosch University
Who Runs the World? Women and Informal Finance: Now and Then
PI SE: Elise Dermineur, Umeå University
PI ZA: Unathi Kolanisi, University of Zululand
Coastal Food Systems development for climate resilient, circular economies
PI SE: Elisabeth Jönsson Bergman, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Bernadette Snow, Nelson Mandela University
Open education and social justice: South African and Swedish perspectives
PI SE: Anne Algers, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Cheryl Hodgkinson-Williams, University of Cape Town
Postgraduate studies: Comparing South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Karmen Johansson, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Maitumeleng Nthontho, University of Pretoria
PI SE: Aimee Haley, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Maitumeleng Nthontho, University of Pretoria
Symptom management for children with cancer
PI SE: Stefan Nilsson, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Ensa Johnson, University of Pretoria
M-health intervention for obesity among school-going youth
PI SE: William Jobe, University West
PI ZA: Priscilla Reddy, University of the Western Cape
SASUF PHASE 2: 2022–2024
Investigating the User Experience for Open Digital Platforms as Tools for Research Collaboration
PI SE: Bruce Ferwerda, Jönköping University
PI ZA: Judy van Biljon, University of South Africa (UNISA)
Tackling invasive alien plant encroachment and climate change impacts through knowledge exchange
PI SE: Anna Christina Treydte, Stockholm University
PI ZA: Sheunesu Ruwanza, Rhodes University
Profiling of microplastics in surface waters using remote sensing and vibrational spectroscopy and potential bioremediation using enzymes
PI SE: Rajni Hatti Kaul, Lund University
PI ZA: Ntebogeng Mokgalaka-Fleischmann, University of Pretoria
Co-designing an online module on conducting ethical research involving vulnerable children with postgraduate students in South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Karina Huus, Jönköping University
PI ZA: Alecia Samuels, University of Pretoria
Implementing person-centred care in paediatric healthcare: A novel approach to education and universal design in digital techniques for improved well-being and reduced health inequalities
PI SE: Stefan Nilsson, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Ensa Johnson, University of South Africa
Producing sustainable pre-prototype photorechargeable perovskite battery
PI SE: Gunnar Svensson, Stockholm University
PI ZA: Natasha Ross, University of the Western cape
A contextually relevant Respect for People lean implementation framework: South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Promporn Wangwacharakul, Linköping University
PI ZA: Rojanette Coetzee, North-West University
Partnering to address challenges affecting children’s learning and participation in primary schools located in low socioeconomic areas– an interdisciplinary and innovative project between occupational therapy and teacher education students in Sweden and South Africa
PI SE: Lisette Farias Vera, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Roshan Galvaan, University of Cape Town
Multidisciplinary research network towards rural resilience through health of smallholder farming communities and their livestock
PI SE: Heather Mackay, Lund University
PI ZA: Helen McIlleron, University of Cape Town
Collaborative, cross-border work-integrated learning practice research through a Cultural-Historical Activity Theory lens (WIL-CHAT) for quality education, decent work and economic growth and reducing inequalities.
PI SE: Maria Spante, University West
PI ZA: James Garraway, Cape peninsula University of Technology
Antimycobacterial peptides, phage-derived endolysins and efflux pump inhibitors as novel TB drugs
PI SE: Gabriela Godaly, Lund University
PI ZA: Reto Guller, University of Cape Town
Fresh and Marine Water Management for Food Security and Water Democracy in the context of Climate Change and Regional Policy in South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Cristian Alarcon, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Bongani Ncube, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Sustainable Community Development and Real Estate of Local Communities: Knowledge transfer from Röstånga, Scania, Sweden to Ibika, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
PI SE: Magnus Andersson, Malmö university
PI ZA: Omokolade Akinsomi, University of the Witwatersrand
Doctoral education across disciplines for Agenda 2030: Towards a pedagogical framework to address wicked problems in South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Karin Steen, Lund University
PI ZA: Liezel Frick, Stellenbosch University
Sustainable water management to promote food security and economic growth on smallholder farms
PI SE: Jenny Lindblom, Luleå University of Technology
PI ZA: Florence Murungweni, University of Venda
The Snapshot Project: Using vignettes to illustrate intersectionality in community mobility for older adults and people with disabilities to promote community participation
PI SE: Margarita Mondaca, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Nicola Plastow, Stellenbosch University
Seed to end malnutrition in South Africa and Sweden
PI SE: Peter Bergsten, Uppsala University
PI ZA: Rina Swart, University of the Western Cape
Rapid prediction of impacts on human and environmental health of emergent pollutant mixtures from water matrices
PI SE: Susana Cristobal, Linköping University
PI ZA: Sabiu Saheed, Durban University of Technology
Enhancing a Digital Health Platform to Improve Patient Engagement for Perioperative Information Exchange with Clinical Service Providers
PI SE: Carl Johan Orre, Malmö University
PI ZA: Hyla Louise Kluyts, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Information about sexual and reproductive health to adolescents with heart disease -Intervention for support and increased knowledge and empowerment
PI SE: Åsa Burström, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Liesl Zühlke, University of Cape Town
A collaboration for developing animation and visualisation programs in South Africa and Sweden focusing on best practices and Work-Integrated Learning
PI SE: William Jobe, University West
PI ZA: Dianna Lynette Moodley, Durban University of Technology
Religious education for Sustainable Social Development: Exploring, experiencing and engaging South African and Swedish stakeholder voice
PI SE: Kerstin von Brömssen, University West
PI ZA: Maitumeleng Nthontho, University of Pretoria
Improving Livestock Health and Welfare Through Collaborative AI
PI SE: Salman Toor, Uppsala University
PI ZA: Annelin Molotsi, Stellenbosch University
Evaluation of genomic analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in wastewater by enrichment panels as a tool for population-level AMR surveillance and environmental risk assessment
PI SE: Anna Székely, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Carlos Bezuidenhout, North-West University (NWU)
Analysis of policy frameworks for ‘children in care’ in South Africa and Sweden: creating enabling environments for child participation that contribute to social change
PI SE: Linda Mossberg, University West
PI ZA: Ulene Schiller, University of Fort Hare
Wildlife Conservation and Machine Learning - Replicating Smart Savannah
PI SE: Fredrik Gustafsson, Linköping University
PI ZA: Terence van Zyl, University of Johannesburg
Virtual exchange for developing cultural-, global health-, and person-centered healthcare competencies in selected rehabilitation professions students
PI SE: Anna Petterson, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Berna Gerber, Stellenbosch University
Public health nutrition in the context of global public health: Capacity development for health education and public health through virtual exchange between Sweden and South Africa
PI SE: Ilona Grünberger, Stockholm University
PI ZA: Corinna Walsh, University of the Free State
Cultural adaptation and environmental audit for zero waste initiatives on plastic concerns
PI SE: Susana Cristobal, Linköping University
PI ZA: Saheed Sabiu, Durban University of Technology
Rethinking the role of Power and Global Health
PI SE: Mazen Baroudi, Umeå University
PI ZA: Lucy Cunnama, University of Cape Town
Effects of selected Amaryllidaceae plants in zebrafish (Danio rerio) models of depression.
PI SE: Svante Winberg, Uppsala University
PI ZA: Nkosi Xhakaza, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Workshop on corporate sustainability and stakeholder engagement
PI SE: Katharina Rahnert, Karlstad University
PI ZA: Gretha Steenkamp, Stellenbosch University
Exploring Digital Transformation in Society through a virtual exchange initiative to stimulate innovative learning-centred engagement between South African and Swedish university students
PI SE: Carl Johan Orre, Malmö University
PI ZA: Greg Foster, Rhodes University
The role and the effectiveness of incubators in small and medium size businesses in South Africa
PI SE: Gabriel Linton, Örebro University
PI ZA: Ronney Ncwadi, Nelson Mandela University
Improving intercultural collaboration and competencies for researchers and students within a sexual and reproductive health and rights course
PI SE: Elin Larsson, Karolinska Institutet
PI ZA: Hanani Tabana, University of Western Cape
Developing a “green pedagogy” for Higher Education: Innovative design thinking, arts-based and digital transformation practices for sustainable development
PI SE: Kerstin Svensson, Lund University
PI ZA: Kathija Yassim, University of Johanneburg
Open online course in Remote sensing and spectral analysis of plants, crops and food, and beyond
PI SE: Erik Alexandersson, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
PI ZA: Florence Mazwi Murungweni, University of Venda
Sweden - South Africa Universities Research Collaboration: Emerging research in science and technology education in the Anthropocene
PI SE: Miranda Rocksén, University of Gothenburg
PI ZA: Washington Dudu, North-West University
Internationalisation through Digital Education - A digitalisation project to develop international educational hubs between Swedish and South African Universities
PI SE: Fredrik Sunnemark, University West
PI ZA: Henri Jacobs, Central University of Technology