Since 2016, Ulrika is a project coordinator in the area of research and innovation with a focus on sustainable societal development at Science Park Borås at the University of Borås. Ulrika has studied and worked internationally within the EU and holds a degree from the Europe Programme at Newcastle University (BA Hons), as well as an International Master's Degree with a focus on Democracy, Citizenship and Social Philosophy from Southampton University (MSc) in England. She has previously worked in various activities including for the Foundation for the Culture of the Future at national level, supporting the development of international relations and cultural cooperation in Europe. In her work at Science Park Borås, Ulrika is in charge of issues related to social sustainability and the development of a broader ecosystem for social innovation, smart specialisation and international cluster collaboration. Ulrika coordinates Science Park Borås' participation as a partner in the New European Bauhaus linked to the Green Deal at EU level, and is a board member of 'Clusters of Sweden'.

What is your driving force as a board member?

– I am passionate about a sustainable society for all and want to work to ensure that ShareMusic's activities continue to grow in Sweden, the EU and globally. I want to support the activities and contribute with my voluntary commitment, skills, experience and network, while learning more about artistic development and inclusion in theory and practice.

How do you see ShareMusic's role as a knowledge centre in five years' time?

– I am a new board member and I look forward to joining ShareMusic on its continued development journey! In a future scenario five years from now, I hope that ShareMusic has strengthened its role as a civil society actor with the capacity and capability to contribute to sustainable societal development in line with Agenda 2030. It is important that civil society's innovative ideas can be developed and realised, the full innovative power of society is needed for us to achieve together a just climate transition with a holistic perspective.