An ASG also extends over two terms. The ASG call is always open. Twice a year (at the end of May/beginning of June and at the end of November/beginning of December), the board of the Pufendorf IAS decides which applications are offered the opportunity to work here for the next two terms. This autumn, we look forward to welcoming the following four Advanced Study Groups at the Pufendorf IAS:
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.
ASG-coordinators: Ullrika Sahlin and Mengwu Guo (bothe from Faculty of Science)
Moving Minds: Segmentation, Rythm and Categorization of Action
What if rhythm could help us communicate, learn – or even diagnose disease? Clinically, the ability to follow or produce rhythm can help distinguish conditions like ADHD, autism, Parkinson’s, and dementia. By studying these patterns more closely, researchers hope to improve diagnostics.
ASG-coordinators: Jana Holsanova (Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology) and Jens Nirme (Faculty of Engineering)
Online hate speech rhetoric: Different forms and early signs of online hate speech rhetoric among young adults on TikTok in Sweden
Online hate isn’t always loud. It often hides in patterns of words, reactions, and images. These subtle cues can trigger strong emotional responses and impact mental health, especially among young people. What if we could spot hate speech before it causes harm? Early detection means timely intervention giving teachers, mental health professionals, and authorities the tools they need to act before real damage is done.
ASG-coordinators: Vasiliki Simaki och David Lorenz (both from the Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology)
The Art of Supervision: Interdisciplinary perspectives on doctoral supervision
What if PhD supervision could be more creative – and more human? Supervising can be so much more than merely a hierarchical academic duty. Using tools like improvisation, critical response theory, and creative problem-solving, this ASG re-imagines supervision as a flexible, responsive, and collaborative process.
ASG-coordinators: Anna Houmann och Sven Bjerstedt (both from Faculty of Fine and Performing Arts)
Read more about our calls for applications to start an interdisciplinary research group at Pufendorf IAS om our website:
Call for applications | The Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies