This weekly digest is a collection of news, upcoming events and other opportunities from the Faculty of Social Sciences, Lund University and the wider area, compiled for Graduate School students.
Martin Hall – ‘Raiding and Trading in the Baltic Sea’
Seminar
The Higher Research Seminar is the main collective seminar of the Department. The research staff and invited national and international leading scholars present ongoing research and analyses of a broad range of exciting topics of relevance for Political Science.
The Higher Research Seminar is held on Wednesdays 13.15 to 14.30 in Eden 367, unless otherwise indicated. PhD Mid-term seminars 13:15 to 14:45.
Convenors: Professor Annika Björkdahl and Professor Fariborz Zelli.
The seminars are open to the public. Welcome to join us!
Date and time: 26 February 2025 13:15 to 14:30
Location: Large conference room, Eden 367
For more information, visit this page.
Wages and Living Standards in Post-Independence Ghana
Lunch Seminar
Welcome to a Development Lunch Seminar with Igor Martins (Lund University). Read more about Igor Martin’s research here.
The Development Research Lunch is a bi-weekly research seminar for all scholars interested in development research, broadly defined. The series is a collaboration between the Development Group at the Department of Economic History at Lund University, and the Development Research School, in turn a collaboration between the Universities of Lund, Gothenburg and Uppsala, and the University of Ghana. The seminar series encourages both junior and senior scholars to present, from a wide range of disciplines.
Date and time: 27 February 2025 12:00 to 13:00
Location: Department of Economic History at Lund University (Alfa, Room 1:1104)
For more information, visit this page.
Movie night with Hub AI: Her
Friday film night
We will be watching the Oscar award-winning film “Her”, directed by Spike Jonze and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. Her is a unique love story exploring friendship and romance in the world of artificial intelligence.
Her is a classic film that will appeal to everyone, regardless of your level of interest in artificial intelligence! While the film is set in the future, it’s an especially intriguing movie to watch when you consider the current development of AI chatbots.
We’re sure you’ll agree that it’s a great way to spend a cosy Friday evening, so come along after class, bring a pal, and your favourite movie snack!
Date and time: 28 February 2025 17:30
Location: Telaris, Juridicum floor 1 (Lilla Gråbrödersgatan 4)
Register here
EU Academy Program. Sign Up!
EU Opportunities for the Youth
The GPRG EU Academy offers a dynamic, free 3-month program that runs biannually. Designed to enlighten and engage youth, the Academy explores a broad spectrum of topics and career opportunities within the European Union. It serves as a vital platform for discussing the most pressing issues facing the EU today, fostering informed debate and nurturing a deeper understanding among participants.
Each semester, around 30 students are selected to participate in a 3-month program featuring weekly lectures from EU experts, skill-building workshops, and visits to key diplomatic sites in Copenhagen, including embassies, international organizations, and EU institutions. Apply now to expand your skillset and build your professional network.
Sign up via the website before 3rd March
Register here
Academic freedom in times of polarization
Seminar
Increasing social and political polarization has over the past few years affected academia globally as well as nationally. How do we safeguard academic freedom and scientific debate in the context of this growing polarization?
Presentations by:
Shirin Ahlbäck Öberg, Uppsala University
Rebecka Lettevall, Malmö University
Mia Huovilainen, Lund University Student Union Association (LUS)
Discussion moderated by Johan Östling, Lund University
Date and time: 5 March 2025 13:00 to 15:00
Location: Eden Auditorium, Eden, Allhelgona kyrkogata 14, Lund