Age and Politics – Gothenburg Democracy Talks
All over the world, parliaments and cabinets are comprised of mainly middle-aged or old men. Only ten percent of parliamentarians globally, and three percent of cabinet members are age 35 or under. What does this mean for the engagement of young people in politics, the legitimacy of government and the direction of policy?
We have invited researcher Aksel Sundström to present the central findings from his new work Youth without Representation (together with Daniel Stockemer), outlining the extent, reasons and consequences of the absence of young adults in parliaments and cabinets. Also, we will present the results from our latest Youth Panel on age in politics. The seminar concludes with commentary and discussion by three eminent panellists.
The event is part of the IYTT public lunch event series Gothenburg Democracy Talks, at the School of Business, Economics & Law, Vasagatan 1, Gothenburg, “SEB-salen”. If you are unable to attend in person you may join us online. Please register below.
The 30 first attendees at SEB-salen will be treated to a sandwich & soda!
Programme
Welcome & Introduction
Urban Strandberg, Managing Director IYTT
Youth Without Representation: The Absence of Young Adults In Parliaments, Cabinets, and Candidacies
Aksel Sundström, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg
IYTT Youth Panel Results
Erik Toshach, Assistant Fellow, IYTT
Commentators’ Panel
Christina Rogestam, Vice-President of AGE Platform Europe. Previous Member of Swedish Parliament (the Centre Party), Director- General of the Swedish Immigration Board, Pro-Vice-Chancellor at University of Gothenburg and Chairperson of the Swedish Federation of Seniors.
Frida Tånghag, Member of the Swedish Parliament (the Left Party)
Jouman Tafnkji, Youth Fellow, IYTT
Q & A
View this previous event here:
https://youtu.be/62iS89rpqqI
Higher Education: For the Elite or for Everyone? – Gothenburg Democracy Talks
Participation in higher education is very much dependent on social, economic, and geographic circumstances. What does it take to tackle these inequalities and democratise higher education for real?
This Gothenburg Democracy Talk seminar will present novel findings from a research overview, the results from a recent IYTT Youth Panel survey, and a brand new IYTT Policy Brief proposing mandatory career guidance to widen participation in higher education. The presentations will display and problematize the goals, the strategies, the problems, and the possible ways forward to towards widened participation in higher education. To challenge the presentations have we invited a four-headed commentators’ panel. Also, we hope that you, the audience, will bring your best questions and reflections and join us in the concluding Q & A.
The event is part of the IYTT public lunch event series Gothenburg Democracy Talks, at the School of Business, Economics & Law, Vasagatan 1, Gothenburg, “SEB-salen”. If you are unable to attend in person you may join us online. Please register below.
The 30 first attendees at SEB-salen will be treated to a sandwich & soda!
Programme
Welcome & Introduction
Urban Strandberg, Managing Director IYTT
Widening Participation and Career Guidance: Filling Quotas or Enabling and Empowering?
Erik Toshach, Assistant Fellow IYTT
IYTT Youth Panel Results
Hardev Singh Grewal, Youth Fellow IYTT
Policy Brief: High School Career Service and Mentorship Programme
Mathes Rausch, Youth Fellow IYTT
Commentators’ Panel
Ulf Dalnäs, Vice Dean for Collaboration, Artistic Faculty, University of Gothenburg.
Michael Gruber, Director of Studies, and Deputy Head of department with educational responsibility, School of Architecture, Umeå University
Mimmie Håkansson, International Administrative Officer, International Centre, University of Gothenburg
Malin Persson, Board professional with a background in global business with a focus on research, innovation and strategy
Q & A
View this previous event here:
https://youtu.be/pF0HzysQyrU
Youth Restore Democracy – Gothenburg Democracy Talks
Presenting the ideas of 24 young democracy innovators from 14 countries.
The International Youth Conference is the center of activities at the IYTT and the starting point of the proposal development process called the Bottom-Up Policy Advise Loop. During four hectic days, 24 conference participants, selected in competition from among 219 applications, are collaborating to bring forth visionary ideas on the strengthening and development of democracy. This event concludes the conference, giving the general public the opportunity to tap into the great minds of the leaders of tomorrow.
The presentation will be challenged by a distinguished panel of scholars and experts. Also, we hope that you, the audience, will bring your best questions and reflections and join us in an open discussion of the challenges and possibilities of the open society.
The event is part of the public lunch event series Gothenburg Democracy Talks, at the School of Business, Economics & Law, Vasagatan 1, Gothenburg, “SEB-salen”. If you are unable to attend in person you may join us online. Please register below.
The 30 first attendees at SEB-salen will be treated to a sandwich & soda!
Programme
Welcome & Introduction
Urban Strandberg, Managing Director IYTT
International Youth Conference 2021 Final Presentation
Four conference participants (TBA)
Panel Commentary
Georgios Xezonakis - Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Research Fellow at the Quality of Government Institute
Katarina Leppänen - Professor of Intellectual History, University of Gothenburg
Cecilia Malmström - IYTT Co-Founder, Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Peterson Institute for International Economics, previously served two terms as European Commissioner for Trade and Home Affairs
Open Floor Discussion
Watch this past event here:
https://youtu.be/r_V3omQU6MA