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