Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University

Summer time = time to summarise the the year Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University so far. If we list everything, this post would be long as torrential rain... Here's a shortlist: - 4 Themes and 6 Advanced Study Groups have been working on various interdisciplinary research ideas - 2 Pufendorf & Friends (our much appreciated After Works by researchers for researchers) - 1 intense evaluation-processes (very rewarding) - countless interdisciplinary conferences, symposiums and workshops in our beautiful house - several other ways to convey research findings to various target groups: performance, exhibition, audio-paper, BBQ... - 1 lunch concert - 7 international Pufendorf Fellows (guest researchers) - decisions on 5 new Themes and 3 new ASGs for next academic year - 2 recruitment processes for staff at the Pufendorf IAS and introducing 1 substitute communications officer. The latter won't post things here during summer. When you feel the autumn breeze, you'll hear from us again!

We look forward to welcoming the group to the Pufendorf!

Do things. Tell people. The first part is easy - the second often overlooked (perhaps as a consequence of being busy with the first?). Well better late than never: The Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University is thrilled to announce our five new Themes and three new Advanced Study Groups, all starting in September 2024 - welcome to you all! There is never a dull moment in this place where interdisciplinary research takes precedence. Two articles about the Themes and ASGs in commentary below - enjoy!

Examinations, examinations everywhere - well 'tis the season! But you do have time to pop in to our wonderful garden here at Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University on 4 June 12.00-14.00 for: Coastal Perspectives – an exhibition on the challenges and possibilities in the ever-changing coastal landscapes. The Exhibition opens at 12.00 and the following Q & A - discussions (in Swedish) will commence at 13.00. Registration necessary. https://lnkd.in/d6xEprDU The exhibition is presented by the Pufendorf Theme: Coastal Perspectives, which is coordinated by Caroline Hallin Åsa Knaggård

The Swedish answer to the question: “How are you? How are things?” right now is: “Det är lite mycket nu!”, translating: “One more thing in my calendar and it will burst.” Nevertheless, we dare to suggest you make room for an afternoon, meeting our Pufendorf Theme: Relentless Existential Threats. The Theme invites you to a performance (by Hillside Projects) and discussions relating to existential well-being across individual, social, and global levels.  When? 24 of May, 12.00 – approx.16.00 Where? You guessed it: Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University, Biskopsgatan 3 More information and link to registration (admission is free, of course) in comments below. Ingela Steij Stålbrand

It’s always an aesthetic sensation to be at the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University, but we must admit that it is even more so this time of year. It is a pleasure to welcome our newest International fellow, Özlem Celik from University of Turku, who will hold her guest lecture on 7 May, 9.15-11.00. Come, enjoy a lecture on Green Urban Development and Green Financialised Urban Entrepreneurialism (link with more info in comments) Turun yliopisto - University of Turku Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS)

Det händer alltid något på Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University! Idag: stråkkvartetten K168 spelar Florence Price, medan vårsolen öser in genom Skulptursalens vackra fönster! Så vackert så att publiken glömmer äta sin medhavda, oprassliga, lunch!

Det är Hållbarhetsvecka i Lund och Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University är fyllt av människor som diskuterar olika aspekter på just hållbarhet. Vi påminner om vår After Work imorgon, torsdag 11 april, kl. 16.00-ca 18. Tema: Havet som vän och fiende - det kustnära boendets framtid och panelen består av Anders Rimne från Boverket, Pär Svensson från Malmö Stad och Caroline Hallin från LTH (tillika koordinator för Pufendorftemat "Kustperspektiv"). Kom! Samtalet kommer att vara på svenska, det är gratis inträde och ingen föranmälan krävs. Vi bjuder förstås på dryck och tilltugg. #hållbaralund #alltidaktuellt #PufendorfandFriends The Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Malmö stad Boverket Caroline Hallin

The Pufendorf IAS_LU newest newsletter is out - this time labeled "Pufendorf IAS - the Easter egg that keeps on giving". There is bound to be something in it for you too! https://lnkd.in/dR6DkDrg

Addressing complex societal issues is part of every day work here at Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies - Lund University. On 4 April at 15.00-16.30, our international fellow Marie Koldkjær Højlund (from Aarhus University, Denmark) will hold an open lecture on how art- and design-based research can (and cannot) play a role in this. We will also get an insight in her exciting work in designing sound environments and installations for various public spaces and hospitals. Marie Koldkjær Højlund is a part of the Pufendorf IAS Theme: Sound of Democracy and her lecture is titled: Designing for sonic citizenship through art- and design-based research experiments. The lecture is (of course) free of charge and will (of course) include a coffee & cake. Register before 2 April. https://lnkd.in/d9a_r59y #design #sound #music #art Ljudmiljöcentrum Lunds Universitet Aarhus University Lund University