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Democratic participation, sustainability and civil readiness: Our Notes from Folkemødet 2025

At IIAB, we rarely leave Folkemødet with one tidy story. Instead, we return with fragments - conversations, contradictions, and insights pulling in different directions. Not fixed answers, but initial patterns, starting points for discussion, stance, and action in the worlds we navigate as anthropological consultants.This year, four birds went, saw, listened, and took notes. Upon review, the patterns reveal a focus on democratic participation and sustainability, green, social, and cultural, as well as civil readiness.

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Democratic participation, sustainability and civil readiness: Our Notes from Folkemødet 2025

At IIAB, we rarely leave Folkemødet with one tidy story. Instead, we return with fragments - conversations, contradictions, and insights pulling in different directions. Not fixed answers, but initial patterns, starting points for discussion, stance, and action in the worlds we navigate as anthropological consultants.This year, four birds went, saw, listened, and took notes. Upon review, the patterns reveal a focus on democratic participation and sustainability, green, social, and cultural, as well as civil readiness.

Care Coordination Is the Next Big Health Challenge

The administrative burden and meta-labour have become an invisible crisis within health systems around the world. People aren’t just patients anymore; to get their needs met, they’re becoming full-time care coordinators.

All Ears: What the IIAB team is listening to this May

We’re back with a fresh round of monthly recommendations - this time, it’s our current favourite songs to inspire your May soundtrack. What track have you been playing on repeat lately?

Eyes wide open: Our favorite exhibitions and museums this spring

Spring is here, and we go out! From the IIAB team, here are a few recommendations on exhibitions and museums in Copenhagen and beyond.

Food for the Brain: The Favourite Podcasts of Our Co-CEOs

Great minds think alike. Or, great minds think differently, complement each other really well, and make a great Co-CEO team. We asked our Co-CEOs, Louise and Sune, to share their favourite podcasts, and their choices reveal their own variety as well. Louise’s picks dive into creativity, emotions, and the nuances of human experience, while Sune’s favourites break down structures of historical and current affairs. Two different ways to go about it. And now, you get the best of both—time to hit play.

Our can't-miss page-turners for the start of this year

In need of new book ideas? This time, our four book picks all feature female protagonists in very different settings: from France and Slovenia to China back to Denmark. Each of these stories offers an intimate window into deeply personal yet universally resonant experiences, challenging the way we see the world. They are stories of freedom, resilience, and the pursuit of joy.

Our Go-To Movie and Series Recommendations to get you through Winter

Winter months can be tough… Phew, when was the last time you felt the warmth of sunshine on your face? And how much time do we lose each day layering up just to step outside? But that’s old news. A new year calls for new movies and series to dive into, right?

Restoring the Sacred: Bridging Divides in Sustainability Discourse

Activists targeting iconic sites like Stonehenge sparks a heated debate on democracy and societal values. What is deemed sacred in our society, and what should remain untouched?

Slow down to speed up

Busy schedules can make us lose sight of our goals. By slowing down, we can innovate by seeing what's already there in new ways. What track are you on, and where is it heading?

The Blind Spots of Privilege

Acknowledging the limitations of our own perspective, even in our senior, privileged roles, is the starting point for building an inclusive culture. Which perspectives have my privileges shut out of my sight?

The Problem with Peers

It's crucial to reflect on the world we aim to help our clients navigate. But first of all, how do we navigate it ourselves when gravitating towards what seems relatable and known?

University environments across the country are ready to support more diverse research environments

For many years, research environments in the fields of technical and natural sciences have been facing the challenge of attracting and retaining female researchers. However, a significant development is now underway as 12 university environments specializing in STEM subjects have come together in collaboration with VILLUM FONDEN, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, and the strategic innovation agency IS IT A BIRD.

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