There are a number of networks, centres and departments at Dalarna University that focus on collaboration with external parties. Unless otherwise indicated, the links below link to Swedish websites.
- Accomplissh.eu: ACcelerate Co-creation by setting up a Multi-actor PLatform for Impact from Social Sciences and Humanities - a project wtih EU funding, Horizon 2020
- Centre for Tourism and Leisure Research (CeTLeR): collaborative centre of excellence that works with regional businesses and the tourism industry to increase knowledge and understanding so as to meet industry needs while developing its potential (English website)
- Dala Sports Academy: an EU-funded project to enable knowledge transfer, testing and verification of products and services as well as business development to companies that work with sport and health
- Dalarna University Centre for African Studies (DUCAS): runs courses in African Studies and has academic partners in Italy and Finland (English website)
- Dalarna University Centre for Intercultural Research and Development (DUCID): a research centre that aims to promote collaboration and co-production between the University and municipalities, county councils, official bodies, civil society, and businesses (English website)
- Energikompetenscentrum (EKC): a centre that collaborates with external organisations and businesses that work with the transfer of knowledge, development, and innovation within the energy sector
- Engineer Pool: collaboration between the University and businesses through business-based student assignments in the fields of structural engineering, energy engineering, machine and material technology, and industrial economics (English website)
- European Solar Engineering School (ESES): in operation since 1999, the school offers programmes (English website)
- Gymnasieforskarskolan: a collaborative project with upper secondary schools, the University and regional businesses
- Knowledge Implementation and Patient Safety (KIPS): a centre for implementation and patient safety research with the aim of contributing to a better understanding of effective translation of knowledge into practice
- Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP Dalarna): (English website)
- Korta vägen: a programme open to non-Swedish university graduates to help them integrate into the Swedish labour force
- Kunskapscentrum för kommunal hälso- och sjukvård: supports development within health care within the region
- Pedagogiskt utvecklingscentrum Dalarna (PUD): development of regional schools and education
- Reproductive, Infant and Child Health (RICH): a research group that represents perspectives from healthcare with the intention to implement methods and interventions
- Research Centre for Ageing and Later Life (ReCALL): a central component of the mission of our research centre is collaboration at the regional level, the purpose of which is to ensure that the older members of society in Dalarna lead full and rich lives (English website)
- Research Centre for Public Health and Sports (RePS): Our work and research at RePS relate to public health and diseases, such as cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as to the field of sport sciences (English website)
- Skolnära:a research school that has focus on research that is conducted in close association with actual activities in schools
- Socialtjänstens utvecklingscentrum Dalarna (SUD): education, research and evidence-based development in the field of Social Services
- Teknikerjakten: a collaborative project for the development and education of pupils and teachers in the field of Technology and Science
- Teknikåttan: an annual competition for lower-secondary school pupils in the field of Technology and Science
Commissioned Education
The University can also offer customised education in collaboration with external public-sector and private-sector organisations: see our Commissioned Education webpage.