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Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences

For more than 100 years the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has been a meeting place for Sweden’s future. IVA builds bridges between the business community, the public sector, academia and the political sphere. We bring together the expertise and experience of about 1.300 Academy fellows and 250 member companies.

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How to cope with corona crisis

How to cope with corona crisis

The world in the midst of a global crisis of as yet unknown proportions. The spread of coronavirus is challenging all parts of our society. On this page IVA is presenting information on ongoing initiatives, actions you can take yourself, seminars, activities our own members are involved in and other information regarding the coronavirus crisis.

Climate–Resources–Energy

Climate change is an existential threat to all life on Earth. With the knowledge Sweden possesses, our innovative capacity and our high-tech industries, we can help to find sustainable solutions.

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President’s editorial: “Rapid action in a time of uncertainty”

President’s editorial: “Rapid action in a time of uncertainty”

Editorial by Professor Tuula Teeri, President of IVA on the ongoing crisis in our society and the role which IVA can play to alleviate the situation.

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Press releases

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News

Wednesday 29 July 2020

Textile sustainability from a consumer perspective – new mini report
Reports | Publications | Sustainability | Resource Effectiveness and the Circular Economy

Wednesday 10 June 2020

Brilliant ideas for future transportation from young master minds
Press releases | Junior Academy

Tuesday 12 May 2020

IVA report proposes action plans to reduce food loss and waste
Reports | Resource Effectiveness and the Circular Economy

Thursday 7 May 2020

IVA's Annual Report 2019
Publications

Wednesday 29 April 2020

IVA's Code of Conduct
Publications
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Upcoming events

Live streaming

Thursday, September 10, 2020

Virus detection and antibody testing for Covid-19 – insight into Swedish research labs and future predictions
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Student Council

Education and research are prioritised areas for IVA. The Academy’s Student Council exists to provide IVA with a current student perspective and a comprehensive insight into higher education in Sweden.

The Academy

The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) is an independent academy with a mission “...to promote engineering and economic sciences and the advancement of business and industry for the benefit of society.” (IVA statutes, §1).

IVA Centennial Fund

Supporting IVA’s long-term knowledge and entrepreneurship programmes.