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About Pufendorf IAS

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Our vision is to provide an oasis in the academic everyday life. We give researchers time and space to learn from each other, explore and understand complex scientific problems, which can lay the foundation for future research.

Why choose the Pufendorf IAS?

What kind of building is this, what has happened here throughout the years? And how is the institute organised?
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Liberty of action at the Pufendorf IAS

What is the Pufendorf model? And how do we know that it works? Find out why thousands of researchers have chosen to work here throughout the years. 

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Organisation. management and evaluations

Behind every successful institute, there is ...? Read more about Pufendorf IAS management and frequently recurring evaluations of the institute. 

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The house - and its history

Why – and how – was an Institute for Advanced Studies established? Why is it called the Pufendorf Institute? What activities have been in the building before? 

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What do the researchers say about us?

"The Pufendorf days when we had conversations filled with constructive friction, those were the best." Who can convey "the Pufendorf experience", what makes this place so special, better than the researchers that have actually experienced it? 

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Research groups throughout the years

Hundreds of interdisciplinary research groups have been here throughout the years. Are you pondering a research idea you want to pursue, but are unsure if the idea already “has been done”? Perhaps you need colleagues within Lund University to explore it? 

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Publications throughout the years

Once upon a time, the Pufendorf IAS had its own book series. Several Themes and ASGs also published books with other publishers. We've compiled the titles here. Welcome to browse our rather extensive "electronic library"! No library card needed!