Program Overview

Introduction to the Research Subject of Disability and Society

The research subject of Disability and Society is a collaborative effort between ørebro University, Link—ping University, and J—nk—ping University.

About the Research Subject

Faculty

The Faculty of Medicine and Health is responsible for the research subject of Disability and Society.

Department

The Department of Health Sciences is the primary department for this research subject.

General Study Plan

• General study plan for Disability and Society (2024)
• Previous general study plan for Disability and Society (2022)

Subject Manager

• Stephen Widen

The core of the studies is to provide the student with insights into disability and functional impairment from different research perspectives and problems. These studies are based on two fundamental dimensions: the individual and society, and nature and culture. The individual and society dimension focuses on the individual's prerequisites, perspectives, and problems, or analyzes the conditions of people with disabilities from a societal perspective. The nature and culture dimension emphasizes the importance of conducting disability research from clear natural science, technical, and medical problem statements to understanding disability and functional impairment from various cultural and social science perspectives.

Information about Research Education Courses

Doctoral students in Disability and Society are encouraged to take two research education courses at Link—ping University and J—nk—ping University.

Courses

• "Disability and Society" (7.5 credits)
• "Conducting Research with and about People with Disabilities and Functional Impairments" (5 credits)

Research Education Courses within Disability and Society

• Research Ethics and Good Research Practice (3 credits) __01 September 2026 - 25 October 2026
• Research Communication I (2.5 credits)
• Research Communication II (2.5 credits)
• Disability and Society, Individual Reading Course (7.5 credits)
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Health and Disability (7.5 credits) __January 2027

Other Courses

• Competence Development for Researchers/Doctoral Students
• The University's Research Education Courses

Dissertations in Disability and Society

Research Subject of Disability and Society

The research subject of Disability and Society focuses on providing students with insights into disability and functional impairment from different research perspectives and problems.