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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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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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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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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The study circle A, who is also present during Summer Session 2024, have recently launched #TheGothenburgManifesto of the transnational Movement for a Free Academia to call for an academic system built on an ethics of care, openness, trust and integrity. The aim is to create true academic freedom for researchers and regain the freedom to pursue and ask the right questions. The new academic system that we call for must be structured to serve people and nature, not to profit…

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