News from Department of Social Science and Business

A new research project will examine how water and wastewater interventions in informal urban areas in Ghana affect local communities, and how these interventions can be improved to support climate adaptation and reduce vulnerability.

Community-driven climate activities in informal urban areas in Nairobi can contribute to the understanding and governance of climate adaptation. A new research project – led by Roskilde University – will examine this.

Associate Professor Céline Brassart Olsen has just received a €1.5 million grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to map mothers’ rights during pregnancy, birth and the post-partum period.

Since 2022, Roskilde University has published The Journal of Circular Economy, with Associate Professor Julian Kirchherr as editor-in-chief. The journal focuses on circular economy and sustainability, and with this year’s workshop, the organizers aim to strengthen collaboration between researchers in Denmark and internationally.

A new research article sheds light on the interactions between Copenhageners and tourists on the city's bike lanes. Although inexperienced cycling tourists can sometimes irritate locals, Copenhageners take pride in the fact that foreigners visit the city to experience its unique cycling culture.

Roskilde University is ranked fifth in global ranking of Public Administration research.

RUC will be responsible for publishing The Journal of Circular Economy, putting focus on sustainability in academic publications.

A new Ph.D. project focuses on violations of the rights of indigenous people when large onshore wind projects are constructed.

RUC-led project receives DKK 13.5 million to collaboratively create an open learning platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The purpose is to support SMEs in fostering digital and sustainable development.

Professor of Politics and Administration, Martin B. Carstensen, has just received a grant to research transitions within the education system and how to structure it to make vocational education more attractive to young students.