The consortium

People, places and perspectives.

EMANAIRE brings together nine universities across eight European countries and a practice community spanning public institutions, companies and other organisations. BI Norwegian Business School coordinates the network.

People sharing ideas in a garden of notebooks and connected workspaces

The universities.

Norway · Coordinator

BI Norwegian Business School

BI Norwegian Business School is an independent, not-for-profit institution in Norway specialising in business and management education and research. Its Nordic Centre for Internet and Society is an interdisciplinary research centre examining how emerging digital technologies reshape work and society. The centre connects business and management scholarship with Internet research through varied disciplines and methods. BI coordinates EMANAIRE and hosts three doctoral candidates in Oslo.

Network researchersChristian Fieseler, Petra Kipfelsberger, Suzanne van Gils, Christoph Lutz, Sut I Wong, Dominique Kost

Germany

Technical University of Munich

The Technical University of Munich combines research and teaching in natural sciences, engineering, medicine, health and social sciences. Its Professorship for Participation and Diversity in Digital Societies connects the School of Medicine and Health with the School of Social Sciences and Technology. Research examines young people’s digital participation, wellbeing, privacy, digital skills and working lives, using participatory and interdisciplinary approaches to inform policy and practice.

Network researchersSandra Cortesi

Germany

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München is a research university spanning humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine. Its Professorship of Digital Work studies digital work and organisational transformation, with an emphasis on ethnographic research. Within EMANAIRE, the professorship examines AI companions in inclusive care, investigating how these systems affect caregiver workflows, relationships and users’ personal agency, alongside questions of privacy, dependency, responsibility and human oversight in everyday practice.

Network researchersAnne-Sophie Mayer

Sweden

Stockholm School of Economics

Founded in 1909, the Stockholm School of Economics is an international business school whose research and education are developed in dialogue with business and society. Its House of Innovation brings together research on entrepreneurship, innovation and technology. The EMANAIRE team researches AI governance and coexistence between people and AI, examining technological and organisational change across public agencies and businesses, including healthcare, consulting and technology organisations.

Network researchersAnna Essén, Katja Einola, Elmira van den Broek

Denmark

Aarhus University

Founded in 1928, Aarhus University conducts research and education across a broad range of disciplines. Aarhus BSS, its School of Business and Social Sciences, houses the Department of Management and the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Sciences. Their EMANAIRE researchers study workplace inclusion, international management, multicultural and virtual teams, and how digital technologies and AI shape communication, learning and collaboration, using qualitative and quantitative methods.

Network researchersJakob Lauring, Charlotte Jonasson

Slovenia

University of Ljubljana

The University of Ljubljana’s School of Economics and Business hosts the Regeneration of Economy and Business research group. Its research environment spans organisational behaviour, leadership, work design, employee wellbeing, creativity, digital work and the future of work. Doctoral researchers access seminars, methods training, research infrastructure and international networks. EMANAIRE researchers study human resource management and work–life balance, and run the #HumanizingDigitalWork platform for sharing research.

Network researchersMatej Černe, Amadeja Lamovšek

Switzerland

University of Zurich

Founded in 1833, the University of Zurich offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes across seven faculties. Its Department of Sociology hosts research on societal digitalisation and the changing organisation of work. The EMANAIRE research team examines human–AI hybridity in workplaces, investigating how digital technologies shape organisational processes, decisions and lived experiences. Its research addresses augmentation, transparency and temporal trade-offs in how people work alongside AI.

Network researchersGemma Newlands

Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a comprehensive university spanning the humanities, sciences, social sciences and medicine. Its KIN Center for Digital Innovation is an interdisciplinary research centre studying how digital technologies change work and organisations. Researchers work closely with industry partners to examine the development and use of digital innovations. Within EMANAIRE, research follows how generative AI changes knowledge creation, sharing, validation and early career learning.

Network researchersMarleen Huysman, Ella Hafermalz

Finland

Hanken School of Economics

Hanken School of Economics is a Finnish business school with campuses in Helsinki and Vaasa. Its Department of Management and Organisation specialises in organisation studies, human resource management, business ethics and strategic entrepreneurship. EMANAIRE researchers work within this department, examining digital transformation and relationships at work. Hanken’s doctoral programme combines coursework and dissertation research over four years, with supervision and support for developing research careers.

Network researchersEmma Nordbäck, Mikko Vesa

Researchers & supervisors.

Different disciplines.
A shared interest in AI and work.

Practice
partners.

Meet the public institutions, companies and organisations in the network’s practice community. Individual secondment arrangements will be confirmed as the projects develop.

United Nations Children’s Fund

UNICEF is the United Nations agency for children, working worldwide to protect children’s rights and help them survive and thrive. Its work spans education, healthcare, nutrition, water and sanitation, child protection and humanitarian assistance, with particular attention to disadvantaged children.

International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization is the United Nations agency for the world of work. It brings governments, employers and workers together to develop international labour standards, policies and programmes that promote social justice, rights at work and decent employment for all.

Region Stockholm

Region Stockholm is the elected regional authority for Stockholm County in Sweden. It is responsible for healthcare, public transport and regional development, and supports cultural life. Its political committees and administrative bodies oversee services that shape everyday life across the region.

Swedish Armed Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces is Sweden’s military defence organisation, operating under a mandate from the Swedish Parliament. Its responsibilities centre on defending Sweden and its allies, safeguarding national security and independence, and combining military defence, surveillance and cooperation within the wider defence system.

TOMRA

TOMRA is a technology company specialising in collecting and sorting materials to support the circular economy. Founded around reverse vending machines for used drinks containers, it now develops collection systems and sensor-based sorting and grading technologies for recycling and food processing.

Volkswagen AG

Volkswagen AG is the parent company of the Volkswagen Group, an international automotive group headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. The group develops and manufactures passenger cars and commercial vehicles, alongside businesses in vehicle technology, mobility services, financing, leasing and fleet management.

RTL Nederland

RTL Nederland is a Dutch media company whose activities span television, streaming and digital media. Its brands connect audiences with news, entertainment and other programming across broadcast and online services.

KPMG

KPMG is a global organisation of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. Its member firms work with businesses, public bodies and other organisations across sectors, offering analysis and advice on challenges including technology, economic growth and sustainability.

Slovenian Academy of Management

The Slovenian Academy of Management is a scholarly and professional association bringing together management researchers and practitioners in Slovenia. It develops and shares knowledge about management and organisation through research, education, conferences, publications and dialogue between academic institutions and professional practice.

GovTech Deutschland

GovTech Deutschland is a non-profit association connecting public administration with technology and research organisations in Germany. It develops digital solutions and shared platforms for government, bringing public bodies and technology partners together to strengthen administrative capacity and the responsible use of emerging technologies.

Navel Robotics

Navel Robotics is a Munich-based company developing social robots that combine artificial intelligence, design and psychology. Its navel robot uses spoken interaction, eye contact and expressive features to engage with people, with products designed for care facilities and research institutions.

SSE Business Lab

SSE Business Lab is the startup incubator of the Stockholm School of Economics. It supports ventures founded by students, alumni and faculty through coaching, partnerships, workspace and access to entrepreneurs and investors, helping founders develop scalable businesses with international potential.

European Commission JRC Seville

JRC Seville is a research site of the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, its science and knowledge service. Its multidisciplinary researchers provide evidence for EU policymaking, examining issues including artificial intelligence, algorithmic transparency, industrial transformation, regional development and the social effects of digital technologies.