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9 Apr 2025
An eventful spring awaits
Soon, it is that time of year again, where current Themes, our interdisciplinary research groups here at Pufendorf IAS, arrange a palette of events. The events are open for all and...
31 Mar 2025
Welcome to the conference “DigiJustice: Human Rights in the Age of AI” 15 May
The digital transformation of our world and the use of innovative digital technologies, including AI, reshape economic, social, political, and cultural interactions in most areas o...
24 Mar 2025
Researchers at Lund University to launch Sweden's first interdisciplinary tax centre
Although the public sector makes up half of our economy, there is currently no interdisciplinary tax centre in Sweden. By linking research to specific societal challenges, Lund Uni...
6 Mar 2025
Greyzone Genomics: Assessing the Risks of DNA Technology in Global Power Struggles
As advancements in genetic technology continue to benefit human health, concerns are mounting over their potential misuse in geopolitical conflicts. While discussions on the risks ...
20 Jan 2025
Four new Advanced Study Groups start 1 February 2025
2024 was the year when Pufendorf IAS' calls for applications reached further and beyond. We received many applications both to start Advanced Study Groups and Themes at the Pufendo...
13 Dec 2024
Our alumni are golden – and deserve a bonus
The Pufendorf institute celebrates 15 years as an Institute for Advanced Study and many interdisciplinary groups have been at here and experienced the value of thinking and working...
7 Nov 2024
“Constructive Friction” in context
A couple of weeks have passed since our symposium: Conducting research in interdisciplinary teams. On the 21 of October, we had the great pleasure of welcoming both Martin Cloonan ...
6 Nov 2024
The Pufendorf Institute's sustainable principles
Every four years, the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies is evaluated to monitor how the institute meets its overall objectives and follows its basic principles. This year, a...
4 Sep 2024
Call for applications to the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies
The Pufendorf IAS stimulates interdisciplinary research within Lund University. The Institute supports researchers working together across disciplinary borders to develop new areas...
17 Jun 2024
Three new Advanced Study Groups and five new Themes 2024-2025
Today, on the 17 of June, the board of the Pufendorf IAS decided to accept three applications to form three new Advanced Study Groups - all starting in September 2024!
16 May 2024
Welcome (back) Özlem Çelik!
Özlem Çelik is currently visiting the Pufendorf IAS as part of a new exchange programme of NordIAS´s fellows. She is a visiting scholar at the University of Helsinki and a Senior R...
11 Apr 2024
Four new Themes during 2024-2025
At yesterday’s meeting, the board of Pufendorf IAS decided to invite four new Themes to the institute this fall. We received ten theme applications in December 2023, six of these w...
10 Apr 2024
Welcome back, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History!
Gifted and enthusiastic students work with the "layers of history" in our beautiful Sculpture Hall.
23 Feb 2024
Meet our new guest researcher, Jan de Boer
In spring 2024, Jan de Boer is an International Fellow at the Pufendorf IAS, working with the Theme Roadmap of Biomaterials 4.0.
5 Feb 2024
Two new Advanced Study Groups
The institute welcomes two new Advanced Study Groups, starting in February 2024: (Un-)natural borders; and Aesthetics in Business Creativity (ABC).
15 Jan 2024
Meet guest researcher Lena Rubensdotter
Lena Rubensdotter is a researcher at the Geohazard and Earth observation team at the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU) and University Centre of Svalbard, where she is adjunct assoc...
5 Jan 2024
Meet guest researcher Sierd de Vries
Sierd de Vries is an associate professor at the department of Hydraulic Engineering at Delft University (Netherlands), and will be working as a guest researcher with the Theme Coas...
24 Nov 2023
Meet guest researcher Marie Koldkjær Højlund
Marie Koldkjær Højlund is composer, sound artist and associate professor of Sound Studies at Aarhus University. In autumn 2023, she's an International Fellow at the Pufendorf IAS, ...
9 Nov 2023
Meet guest researcher Berit Løkensgard Strand
Berit Løkensgard Strand is a professor in biopolymers and biomaterials at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. In autumn 2023 and spring 2024, she is an Internationa...
22 Sep 2023
From sound engineer and roadie to professor in music: Meet guest researcher Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard
Mark Grimshaw-Aagaard is usually working as a professor of music at Aalborg University in Denmark, but for the coming six months he is joining the Theme Sound of Democracy at the P...