Master Students from University West Join the SIRR Project

11/09/2025

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We are excited to welcome six students from University West conducting research internship this autumn!

Contributions to SIRR

The master students are enrolled in work-integrated learning programs with a focus on sustainable development, digitalisation, management, and political studies. Throughout the fall of 2025, they will contribute valuable insights through research on socioeconomic conditions in rural and coastal communities, exploring how these areas can become more attractive places to live, work and thrive. They will also study Hub management and development and support WP3 in their activities.

Their work will include the following areas

Part-time Housing – Attractiveness and Motives for Moving
Investigating key factors that influence part-time residents’ willingness to settle permanently, qualitative study based on interviews.
Socio-economic Comparison
Analysing socioeconomic data for Sotenäs Pilot Hubb and comparing it with neighboring municipalities in Sweden.
Part-time Housing – International Rural Challenges
Studying issues related to part-time housing in coastal and rural communities in the North Sea Region across France, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden. Literature study.
Organization and Management of SIRR Hubs
Analysing internal structures and organizational models within the SIRR Hubs to support effective innovation and collaboration.

We look forward to their contributions and the fresh perspectives they will bring to the project!