Call for papers: EuroFM Research Symposium 2025

Call for Papers: EuroFM Research Symposium 2025

Are you researching Social Facility Management? We invite you to submit your paper for the 24th EuroFM Research Symposium, taking place on December 1-2, 2025, in Trondheim, Norway!

In collaboration with NTNU – Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet and part of the EuroFM Conference, this symposium will explore the role of Facility Management in fostering a socially just and sustainable society.

The theme of the 2025 symposium is Social Facility Management (FM). With increased inequalities, lack of social connection at work, and ethical concerns related to the new digital era, we want to focus on the opportunities of the FM industry to support a socially just and sustainable society.

We welcome research on topics including, but not limited to:

  • Social sustainability & circularity – revitalization & regeneration
  • Social connection & belonging – the workplace experience
  • Engagement & participatory FM – co-creation & involvement
  • Diversity & inclusiveness – gender, neurodiversity, and beyond
  • Ethics & AI in FM – integrity in the digital age

We warmly invite you to submit your research for the symposium and contribute to the advancement of Facility Management knowledge. The EuroFM Network encourages both academic and professional researchers to submit their papers and to join the EuroFM Research Symposium.

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2025
Submit your abstract to: riikka@eurofm.org
You can find the author guidelines here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the future of FM research! We look forward to your submissions!

 
Key dates (extended):

28 February 2025Deadline for abstracts
20 April 2025                                 Deadline for paper submissions
8 June 2025                                    Reviews to the authors
31 August 2025                                   Deadline for revised papers
27 September 2025                                     Final decision on acceptance
1 November 2025                                      Deadline for camera-ready papers
1-2 December 2025                                 EuroFM Research Symposium, Trondheim

On behalf of the EuroFM Research Network,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Riikka Kyrö
Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee
Board Member, Research, EuroFM

On behalf of the EuroFM Research Network,

Asst. Prof. Dr. Vitalija Danivska
Co-Chair of the Scientific Committee
Board Member, Research, EuroFM

On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee,
Prof. Dr. Alenka Temeljotov Salaj
Prof. Dr. Carmel Lindkvist
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nora Johanne Klungseth
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Savis Gohari

Throwback to Deep Coil 2024 with the official aftermovie

Deep Coil 2024 was an unforgettable journey of collaboration and innovation! Over the past months, 45 students from six European universities, supported by 10 coaches, worked together on CSRD, sustainability, and ESG. From the kickoff in Zurich to the inspiring final sessions in Heerlen/Maastricht, this program showcased the power of international teamwork.

The closing event was packed with valuable insights and great moments. Experts from four companies shared their best practices at SNS Bank, teams put the finishing touches on their projects, and the final presentations impressed both peers and coaches. After two intense days, everyone celebrated their hard work with a well-deserved three-course dinner at the Hotel Management School. Want to relive it all? Watch the official aftermovie now! 🎥

A huge thank you to the students, lecturers, and everyone involved from among others ZHAW IFM Institut für Facility Management, De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Hogeschool Inholland, Opleiding Facility Management | Hanze, Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg and Facility Management Zuyd Hogeschool for making this project a success. Together, we’re building a more sustainable future, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 are having fun! 🌟

Check the official aftermovie!