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Advanced Study Groups 2025

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The Pufendorf IAS gives researchers from different disciplines at Lund University an opportunity to work together. Advanced Study Groups (ASGs) meet on ad-hoc basis at the institute on research problems at a very early stage.
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Interconnections within STEAM

Science and art might seem worlds apart, but what happens when they join forces? How can these disciplines truly collaborate - not just coexist - to spark new ideas and transform research?

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CogSec-Camp: Cognitive Security on Campus

Rising geopolitical tensions and disinformation campaigns make safeguarding research integrity more urgent than ever. Universities today are therefore not only centres of learning, but they are also part of the global security landscape.

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Online hate speech rhetoric

There are different forms and early signs of online hate speech rhetoric among young adults on TikTok in Sweden. Subtle cues can trigger strong emotional responses. What if we could spot hate speech before it causes harm?  

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Computational Science Curricula

How do we shape higher education for a world driven by computational methods? As computational science becomes essential across disciplines, we need to rethink how we design, structure, and support education in this rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field.

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Anomalous Agenda

Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) have fascinated humanity for centuries, ranging from mysterious lights in the sky to sensor data and close encounters that defy conventional explanation. Such events challenge our understanding of nature, technology, and even our place in the universe.

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The Art of Supervision: Interdisciplinary perspectives on doctoral supervision

What if PhD supervision could be more creative – and more human? By blending artistic methods with academic insight, supervision could be redefined: not as a top-down task, but as a shared journey of growth. 

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Moving Minds: Segmentation, Rhythm and Categorization of Action

What if rhythm could help us communicate, learn – or even diagnose disease? Movement and rhythm are central to how we live, from walking and speaking to dancing and connecting with others. How do we perceive, describe, and replicate movement?