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Dear friends of the Pufendorf IAS, Spring has finally arrived and the Pufendorf-park is at its very best. This season marks the close of current Themes and
preparations for new interdisciplinary groups (Themes and Advanced Study Groups). We're looking forward to welcoming some Themes back in September as they, within our Theme + + initiative, continue developing concrete projects.
We are also delighted to welcome NORDIAS exchange fellows to Lund. The initiative, announced in autumn, is open to Pufendorf alumni interested in spending a few weeks at partner institutes across the Nordic region. NORDIAS has recently secured funding for its Sustainable Health programme, supporting four two-year themes, beginning with Inequities in Health. Fellowships for researchers 2–10 years post-PhD will be announced in June.
Meanwhile, our programme for young researchers - Pufendorf Academy - has soon completed its first full cycle. The inaugural cohort found the programme highly rewarding, and we are now preparing to welcome the next group in October. / Stacey Ristinmaa Sörensen, Director of the Pufendorf IAS | Current Themes are hosting events
In late May and early June, the Pufendorf Themes will host their final events, presenting the interdisciplinary work carried out at the Pufendorf IAS over the past academic year. The events vary in format and audience – some are open to the public, while others are aimed at specially invited guests, depending on the content and purpose defined by each Theme. 27 May Neurofutures – Promises and Perils of Neurotechnologies
Read more about this open event and register: Neurofutures: Promises and Perils of Neurotechnologies
20 May: Future Healthscapes – Insights Around the Dinner TableEvent for invited stakeholders only.
5 June:
Let’s Talk about Swedish Forests – From Polarisation to Sustainable TransitionEvent for invited stakeholders only. | Which new Themes enter our house in September?24 applications met the deadline in December 2025, 8 applications went on to be peer reviewed by external experts, 5 Themes (interdisciplinary research groups) will start their work here on 1 September: "a full house"! - Triggering
Transformations: Rethinking AgriCulTure, EnvIrONment, and Society (ACTIONS)
- CreAItive
Futures: What Becomes of Creativity in the Age of AI?
- Evolvability
- Memory
and Hope in the Age of Polycrisis
- Democratic
challenges in an AI-mediated society
Link to short presentations of the five Themes |
Latest news from NordIAS: Trans-Nordic fellowship programme on health and sustainabilityEight Institutes for Advanced Study in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will launch a structured, interdisciplinary training and retention programme for early-career researchers. The programme, which the Novo Nordisk Foundation has supported with DKK 48.3 million over the next six years, will offer 20 two-year fellowships focused on innovative solutions to challenges within health and sustainability. The call will be announced during summer 2026. Watch this space:
NordIAS fellow exchange programme | The Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies
| Meet international fellow Daniela KleinschmitDaniela Kleinschmit from Universität Freiburg is connected to the Theme: Let's talk about Swedish forests - from polarisation to sustainable transition.
Link to an interview with Daniela Kleinschmit | | | |
Information meeting: Funding for interdisciplinary research: How? Where? When? With Whom?When: 9 June 13.00-15-ih What?: Pufendorf IAS has invited Kerstin Gidlöf and John Phillips from Research Services to an informal, interactive, information meeting open for Lund University staff. Read more about the event and register asap (seats are filling up fast):
Funding for interdisciplinary research: How? Where? When? With Whom? | One launch...Call for Applications to start a Theme in 2027 What? Information (in English) about our latest call, what it is to be part of a Theme at Pufendorf IAS and the application process, plus other Pufendorf initiatives. When? 11 September at 13.30-14.30 Register for this event (and maybe for the following too): Pufendorf IAS Theme Launch - and Historic Re-launch | PUFENDORFINSTITUTET | | | |
...and one "re-launch"Explore the history of the building at Biskopsgatan 3 - former Physicum and Classicum.
Together with our wonderful colleagues at Lund University Historical Museum, "our statues will come alive" (in Swedish). refreshments and "bubbles" will be served. When: 11 September at 14.30-15.30 This means that you may visit the Theme launch first and get bubbly and a dose of history afterwards. Register for one or both launches:
Pufendorf IAS Theme Launch - and Historic Re-launch | PUFENDORFINSTITUTET
| | | | Save the Date: 19 September Kulturnatten in Lund is admittingly one of our favourite happenings. As usual, Pufendorf IAS will open its doors to the public and offer talks, guided tours of the house and much more. The programme will appear here in August (at the latest):
Kulturnatten | PUFENDORFINSTITUTET
| | Read this far and still looking for more? We aim to please. Our calendar fills up quickly, make sure you look in from time to time... | |
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