Research on the field of disability and rehabilitation (FURE) brings together a group of researchers and doctoral students at the Department of Social Work who study disability in relation to social vulnerability, social justice, living conditions and norms.

Disability Research

FURE (Disability and Rehabilitation Studies) brings together researchers to explore how social structures, support and service systems, professional practices, norms and conditions affect people’s opportunities for participation and self-determination. The group’s research focuses on disability in the broadest sense, but also on opportunities to create equal living conditions and the foundations for citizenship. The research takes a broad view of physical, mental and cognitive disabilities, with a focus on social exclusion and social justice in various areas of life, such as education, politics, family life, working life, digitalisation and health.

As a research environment, FURE strives to be a strong voice in society on issues relating to disability, rehabilitation and social justice. Through research, active collaboration with the wider community and research-based education, the group helps to highlight societal challenges, strengthen knowledge development, train professionals and influence both practice and policy.

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Paperserien Occasional Papers in Disability & Rehabilitation

The research group publishes the Occasional Papers in Disability & Rehabilitation series. The purpose of the series is to present and discuss both ongoing research and completed projects in the field of disability and rehabilitation (provided that the submitted manuscripts have not been published previously). Contributions are welcome from a wide range of scientific disciplines and theoretical perspectives. Please contact the editor for more information.

Submitted manuscripts are first assessed by the editor. One or two reviewers/commentators are then appointed, after which an open seminar is arranged. After the seminar, the author(s) are given the opportunity to make minor changes before publication. The author(s) are responsible for the content of each paper.

Research group leaders

Maria Norstedt

Maria Norstedt – Senior lecturer/Associate Professor

maria.norstedt@mau.se
+46 40 665 74 25

Department of Social Work

Researchers

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Collaboration

The research group actively collaborates at local, national and international levels. Through partnerships with universities, government agencies, municipalities and civil society, we contribute research-based knowledge to policy development, professional practice and socially relevant investigations.

About our collaboration and international networks

  • Investigative assignments and research reviews on behalf of authorities, regions, municipalities and research councils.
  • Collaboration with civil society and non-profit organisations.
  • Research exchanges with, among others, UCL (Denmark) and NTNU (Norway).
  • Participation in research councils and the Nordic Network of Disability Research, host of the 19th NNDR Research Conference 2029.
  • The environment has been an active host research environment for international doctoral students.

Research group facts

Faculty and Department:
Financers:
  • Vetenskapsrådet
  • Sven och Dagmar Sahléns stiftelse
  • Personskadeförbundet RTP
Research subject:
  • Social Work
  • Disability Studies
  • Rehabilitation Studies