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CfP: Political Myths and Critique in the Age of Post Truth, 30 Nov-2 Dec, Stockholm, Sweden.

CfP: Political Myths and Critique in the Age of Post Truth, 30 Nov-2 Dec, Stockholm, Sweden.

Call for papers  POLITICAL MYTHS AND CRITIQUE IN THE AGE OF POST-TRUTH 30 November – 2 December, 2023 A symposium organized by the Nordic summer university &  The Department of Culture and Aesthetics at Stockholm University. Invited speakers Stefan Arvidsson, Linnaeus University Karolina Enquist Källgren, Stockholm University Mats Rosengren, Uppsala University Theme  Recent events have once again made visible the extensive influence of non-rational and affective elements within the sphere of politics. To theorize this experience, numerous scholars have turned…

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Statement on scientific and cultural collaboration in times of war

Statement on scientific and cultural collaboration in times of war

Nordic Summer University (NSU) aims to support scholars at risk and have worked for years to do so by fostering scholarly and artistic networks engaged in multidisciplinary enquiries, and to provide a space for conversations and exchange of ideas between diverse members of society.  NSU was created in the 1950s to promote peace through scientific and democratic collaboration and that is what we continue to do. Over the years our members have built strong and lasting networks with scholars and…

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Grant from Nordplus Horizontal

Grant from Nordplus Horizontal

The Nordic Summer University has received a Nordplus Horizontal grant of 33.000 € for the project “The Nordic Summer University: Sharing and Developing Experience of 70 Years of Democratic Education”. We are looking forward to meeting in person again in Winter/Spring 2022 and are looking forward to interesting discussions and an exciting NSU Winter Symposia 2022. The Nordic Summer University is an organisation led by volunteers. Each study circle is led by two or three leaders in their respective fields,…

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Call for Project Proposals 2026-2028 (deadlines: April 5th and July 23th 2025)

Call for Project Proposals 2026-2028 (deadlines: April 5th and July 23th 2025)

Nordic Summer University Research, Networking, Folk/bildning Deadlines: April 5th 2025 for review round 1July 23th 2025 in the morning of the community review during the Summer Session The Nordic Summer University (NSU) calls for project proposals for three-year study circles (2026-2028). We seek proposals for new scholarly networks addressing critical issues in culture, science and society. Founded in 1950, NSU is an independent, non-profit scholarly institution that provides platforms for networks and collaborations across disciplines in the Nordic and Baltic…

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Save the date for the Summer Session!

Save the date for the Summer Session!

The week-long Summer Session is the yearly culmination of NSU’s activities where all circles hold their symposia at a shared location. The session takes place at a location in the Nordic or Baltic countryside, usually at the end of July. Study circles work during the day and in the evening, numerous social and cultural events take place. One of the key values of NSU is that families with children can participate at the summer sessions. NSU therefore provide what we call a Children’s…

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Open Calls for Participation 2025 are already online!

Open Calls for Participation 2025 are already online!

In 2025, the Nordic Summer University has 10 study circles covering various topics from climate change and critical theory to technology and cultural heritage. We are sure you will find a topic that is relevant for your field of interests! Check out open calls on the pages of the study circles: Nordic Summer University offers ECTS creadits to participants, do not miss this opportunity. Additionally, once becoming a member of NSU during the winter session, you receive a voting opportunity…

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Establishment of an economic fundraising foundation!

Establishment of an economic fundraising foundation!

The establishment of the economic fundraising foundation was supported by the General Assembly 2024 in Denmark! There, the public declaration of the foundation took place. The text of the declaration is below. Self-organised and free academic activities are one of the founding pillars in a democratic society, but such activities are put under increasing threat in the present. Collegial self-government is furthermore determining for scientific innovation. To support activities that protect and support scientific development we, the founders – Nordic…

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