The FYSALIS doctoral school aims to strengthen the scientific basis for Sweden's vocational teacher training programmes. Through national research collaborations, the research school explores how societal changes such as digitalisation, green transition and artificial intelligence are shaping the vocational training programmes of the future.

About the research school

The research school for vocational didactics and school, working life and teacher education in collaboration (FYSALIS) aims to strengthen the scientific basis of Sweden's vocational teacher training programmes. Through research collaborations and in-depth studies, the research school investigates how major societal changes – such as digitalisation, green transition and artificial intelligence – affect the content, practice and future needs of vocational education.

Why is FYSALIS needed?

There is a severe shortage of vocational teachers in Sweden and a significant need for research-based vocational teaching expertise at the country's universities.

More than one in three upper secondary school students enrol in a vocational programme, and vocational education also plays a central role in adult education. Despite this, the field has received limited attention in Swedish educational research.

National collaboration for future vocational teachers

FYSALIS is led by Linnaeus University in collaboration with:

  • Stockholm University,
  • Umeå University,
  • Kristianstad University,
  • and Malmö University.

The research school is funded by the Swedish Research Council.

Contact at Malmö University