-
BalticSea2020 gave the Baltic Sea Centre a flying start
“The Baltic Sea Centre will be able to contribute to solving the difficult environmental issues of the Baltic Sea, which is also the main goal of the foundation’s operations”, says financier Björn Carlson, founder of the foundation BalticSea2020, about the strategic partnership with Stockholm University.
-
Captain's interest in the environment led to Navarino Environmental Observatory
Greek shipping magnate Captain Constantakopoulos (1935-2011) was an early advocate of environmental issues, and thanks to his dedication, we now have the Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO). The research station is a collaboration between the ecotourism company Temes – which was founded by the captain himself – Stockholm University, and the Academy of Athens.
-
Great external interest in the Institute for Turkish Studies
"This collaboration will result in a simpler exchange of ideas regarding human rights, democracy, openness and gender equality", says Leyla Alaton, member of the board of Alarko Holding in Turkey about the partnership with SUITS, the Stockholm University Institute for Turkish Studies.
-
Donation laid the foundation for the Centre for Fashion Studies
A generous donation from the Erling-Persson Family Foundation enabled the Centre for Fashion Studies to be established in 2006. As proof of a successful initiative, the Centre’s activities could be developed further thanks to a new donation from the same foundation in 2010.
- Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO) Research Program Information about the Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO) can now be found at www.su.se/english/about/strategic-partnerships/captain-s-interest-in-the-environment-led-to-navarino-environmental-observatory
