The World Maritime University (WMU)–Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI), in collaboration with Lund University’s Association of Foreign Affairs (UPF Lund), will host the workshop “Research, Academia and Practice in Dialogue: Advancing Maritime Affairs & Ocean Governance through Student Voices” on 21 April 2026, at the World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden. This interdisciplinary event brings together students, researchers, and practitioners to engage in critical discussions on contemporary maritime and ocean governance.
WMU-GOI and UPF Lund Workshop Research, Academia and Practice in Dialogue: Advancing Maritime Affairs & Ocean Governance through Student Voices
Student Engagement and Dialogue
Building on this foundation, the workshop provides a platform for members of UPF Lund to critically present their contributions to the Association’s ongoing Maritime Affairs project, while also engaging in reflective dialogue on the project’s events, outputs, and intellectual trajectory to date. At its core, the initiative seeks to cultivate informed student engagement with pressing issues in maritime affairs and to deepen understanding of key actors operating across this multifaceted field.
a platform for exchange and learning
Structured as a reciprocal exchange, the workshop enables participants to present and refine their ideas while receiving feedback from established scholars and practitioners. By foregrounding student perspectives, the event highlights the importance of intellectual engagement beyond the classroom and emphasizes the value of dialogue between academia and practice.
For more information please contact the WMU-GOI at goisecretariat@wmu.se
join the workshop
If you are interested in attending the Workshop, registration is available via the link below:
More information about the Event programme is available here:
About the World Maritime University
The World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden is established within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The mission of WMU is to be the world centre of excellence in postgraduate maritime and oceans education, professional training and research, while building global capacity and promoting sustainable development. WMU is an organization by and for the international maritime community and is committed to the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
About wmu-goi
The World Maritime University (WMU)-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (GOI) is an independent focal point for the ocean science-policy-law-industry-society interface where policymakers, the scientific community, regulators, industry actors, academics, and representatives of civil society meet to discuss how best to manage and use ocean spaces and their resources in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Institute was inaugurated in May 2018 and made possible through generous support from The Nippon Foundation of Japan, the Governments of Sweden, Canada, and Germany, as well as the City of Malmö.
About upf lund
The Association of Foreign Affairs in Lund (abbreviated to UPF Lund from its Swedish name, Utrikespolitiska Föreningen) provides a space for students and those interested in exploring the world of politics and foreign affairs. UPF’s official language is English. It was founded on February 8th, 1935 to disseminate information and encourage debate on international economic and political issues.