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