Welcome to

STOCKHOLM EXPLORATIVE TALKS 2023

In a world where increasing polarization poses complex challenges to many layers of society, academia plays a more important role now than ever. When one-sided, powerful stories describe the world from opposite extremes, inviting opposing perspectives to the table (the very essence of academia) for thoughtful exploration and discussion, is an essential ingredient in the antidote. This takes curiosity and courage (and what are academics if not curious and courageous?) and a good arena for dialogue. That’s why we would like to invite you to explore academia’s crucial role in bridging perspectives at this year’s Stockholm Explorative Talks – alongside academics and artists from all 18 universities and higher education institutions in Stockholm.

09:00-09:05

Welcome and Introduction

09:05-10:00

Session I: Explorative Dialogue – Dimensions of Health

Health is so much more than the absence of disease. According to WHO, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. Other dimensions of health can be existential, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, vocational, financial, and environmental. In what ways do these dimensions interact and impact our health? Are there other dimensions too? This session will explore how academic knowledge, local know-how and exchange can contribute to responsible and sustainable global health.

EXPLORERS
Aku Kwamie | Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research at the World Health Organisation
Ole Petter Ottersen | Former President of Karolinska Institutet and Oslo University

CURATOR
Olle Burell | President of the Stockholm City Council

10:00-10:30

Coffee Break

10:30-11:45