The fair, which focuses on the food system and its impact on the planet’s ecological balance, is held in Vallastaden in Linköping on 9 May. The ambition is to create an inclusive meeting place that can inspire real transformation.
AI on Swedish dairy farms
Signe Skov is a PhD student at Tema Genus, with a background in techno-anthropology. She is part of the project Operationalising Ethics of AI (OEAI) and affiliated with the graduate school The Wallenberg AI, Autonomous Systems and Software Program – Humanity and Society (WASP-HS). Her research examines how AI technologies are introduced into animal husbandry and how these technologies reshape the ways animals are understood, managed, and cared for.
In her talk, Signe will draw on her ongoing PhD research, based on fieldwork on Swedish dairy farms. She will explain how AI is used in animal husbandry, what these technologies look like in practice, and some of the promises and challenges surrounding them.
Sustainability and hope in education
Manuel Fernández Santana is a PhD student at the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning (IBL) and active within the LiU Sustainability Transformations(LiUST). He is also an activist and co-coordinator of the Plant-Based Campus LiU campaign.
In his talk, he shares how future naturkunskap teachers think about the emotions that arise when they work with different sustainability topics. The idea of “hope” then becomes important for them – both as citizens and as future teachers. What can hope look like in troubled times, and how can we use it to start taking action?
Digital twins instead of animal experiments
Elin Nyman is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT). Her research focuses on computer models for individuals, so-called digital twins, and how they can be used to replace animal experiments.
In her talk, Elin will describe the aim of creating digital twins based on knowledge of how the human body works, and using them to provide accurate predictions and replace animal experiments.
A fair on the future of gastronomy
Linköping Vego is a full-day event in Vallastaden returning on 9 May after a longer pause, offering Linköping the opportunity to explore what more sustainable societies can look like. The event brings together academics, companies, local activists, and a range of national and international organisations advocating for new, more sustainable visions for the future.
The fair places a particular emphasis on our food system and the tremendous impact it has on the ecological balance of our planet, while also raising ethical questions about how non-human species are affected when they are treated as commodities. The ambition is to create an inclusive meeting place that can inspire real transformation.
During the day, activities such as workshops, talks, and discussions are offered in areas including nutrition and health, education, farming, and animal experimentation. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try plant-based foods and products from companies and local restaurants. The event is spread around Vallastaden and hosted in nine community houses in the area.
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