Course objectives

The course aims to develop doctoral students’ independent and critical ability to analyse institutional capacity building in urban transformation processes. The course examines how institutional structures, governance, and collaboration between public, private, and civil society actors influence the planning,
implementation, and long-term sustainability of urban transformation projects. Emphasis is placed on how responsibility, power, and collaborative relationships can enable or constrain inclusive and transformative urban changes.

Course credits

5

Course code

KSUS009

Language of instruction

English

Entry requirements

Admitted to doctoral education.

Course dates

14 October - 9 December 2026

Syllabus

Syllabus for Institutional capacity-building for urban transformation projects (link to Box)

Application, selection and admission

The application deadline is 2 October. Notifications of admission are sent out within a week from the application deadline. 

Selection

The number of participants is limited to 15. Doctoral students part of the ASSURE research school have a priority. Applicants are otherwise ranked based on application date. Late applications up until the start of the course are processed if there are still places left. For late applications, the only ranking principle is application date, no priorities apply.

For academic questions, please contact the course coordinator:

Caroline Wigren-Kristoferson

For administrative questions, please contact the doctoral education officer: 

Ulrika Tegnér