BRIDGING GROWING GAP BETWEEN AGEING POPULATION & AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH & CARE PROFESSIONALS

Dear Sir/Madam,
Dear Students and Staff,

On behalf of our partner from the COLOURS alliance, Kristianstad University (Sweden), we are pleased to invite you to take part in a unique Co-Lab event accompanied by a Research Day.

The main theme of the meeting is:
“Bridging the Growing Gap Between an Ageing Population and Health & Care Providers.”

This initiative is aimed at individuals who wish to jointly develop innovative solutions in the fields of health prevention, new models of care, and the use of technology in medicine.

Event details:
Dates: 1-3 June 2026
Research day: 3 June 2026
Location: Kristianstad, Sweden
Organiser: Kristianstad University

Who is this invitation for?
We particularly encourage participation from:
- Researchers working in health prevention, public health, and related fields.
- Representatives of the healthcare sector interested in cooperation with municipal and nursing care services.
- Technology experts - professionals involved in welfare technology, artificial intelligence (AI), or data-driven services in the health sector.

If you have experience in these areas and would like to take part as a speaker in masterclass sessions, the organisers welcome such proposals.

Online information meeting
To learn more about the structure of the event, we invite you to an open online information meeting on Zoom:
Date: 30 March 2026
Time: 11:00–12:00 (CET)
Meeting link: https://hkr-se.zoom.us/j/5254490834 

Detailed information and the registration form are available on the event website:
www.hkr.se/colabhealthprevention 

Downloadable materials:
Official invitation – a document containing key information about the objectives of the Co-Lab, participant profiles, logistical details (accommodation, travel), and registration links.
Detailed description and agenda (Annex II) – a document presenting the background of the topic (demographic challenges and the healthcare system), the “State of the Art,” and a preliminary schedule of workshops and the Research Day.
Information leaflet – a concise overview of the event theme, including a QR code linking to the project website.

We encourage you to build international connections and to represent our University in this important discourse.