Advanced Study Groups 2026-2027
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.

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 - and even our place in the universe.

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.

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?

Deployments of Sustainability
What do we actually mean when we talk about sustainability? And who decides what should be sustained? And at what cost?“Sustainability” is one of the most widely used concepts of our time. Yet its meaning seems far from fixed.

Urban Nature-Based Solutions through a Human Rights Lens
Can solutions inspired by nature also protect human rights? And who really benefits when cities turn to nature to solve their problems?