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Themes can invite international researchers - fellows - to Lund. More than 50 international researchers have participated in the international fellows programme so far, helping us make the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies what it is today. As our esteemed colleagues, collaborators and ambassadors, they remain valuable partners within Lund University's extended networks. Fellows 2025/2026 C

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/international-exchanges/international-fellows-throughout-years - 2026-09-15

International Fellows connected to Themes during 2026-2027 Themes here at the Pufendorf IAS will welcome international fellows during 2026-2027. The fellows work with their respective Themes once a week and also with other projects. You can get in touch with them through our coordinator. Are you curious about previous international guest researchers? Visit the webpage "International fellows throug

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/international-exchanges/meet-our-current-international-fellows - 2026-09-15

ASG 2026 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. Despite decades of reports from civilians, pilots, government officials, and advanced monitoring sy

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-2025/anomalous-agenda - 2026-09-15

ASG 2026 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? The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) approach has long been used in pedagogical contexts, from early childhood to teacher training. However, its application within researc

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-2026-2027/interconnections-within-steam - 2026-09-15

ASG 2026 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. Universities face risks from cyberattacks, espionage, and cognitive warfare where disinformation and political interference target scientific thinking. T

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-2025/cogsec-camp-cognitive-security-campus - 2026-09-15

Previous Themes at the Pufendorf IAS – look closer! In 2026, a pilot initiative is launched, which gives Theme Groups the opportunity to apply for continued funding. This funding will be given for interdisciplinary projects where the Theme – or parts of the Theme Group – move forward with a focused issue. The goal should be focused on a concrete "delivery" and the project should run for a maximum

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/whats-going-pufendorf-ias/call-applications/theme - 2026-09-15

A new Nordic research initiative is now opening its first call! The eight Nordic Institutes for Advanced Studies are announcing the first call for fellowships in the NNF-IAS fellowship programme to strengthen interdisciplinary research at the intersection of health and sustainability. The programme is supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The first call focuses on Inequity in Health and offers

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/international-exchanges/nordias/novo-nordisk-foundation-ias-fellowship-programme - 2026-09-15

THEME 2026-2027 What happens to creativity when machines can write, compose, design, and generate ideas? And what becomes of human expression, imagination and creative freedom when machines can create alongside us? Generative AI is rapidly changing how people create, learn, and express themselves. From writing and design to scientific discovery and artistic production, AI is entering domains once

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/themes-2026-2027/creaitive-futures-what-becomes-creativity-age-ai - 2026-09-15

THEME 2026-2027 What happens to democracy when public debate is no longer just shaped by people – but by algorithms? And how do everyday interactions, amplified by AI systems, turn into large-scale political polarisation? Across the world, democracy is under pressure. Political polarisation is deepening, while AI-driven misinformation and algorithmic platforms are changing how people communicate,

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/themes-2026-2027/democratic-challenges-ai-mediated-society - 2026-09-15

THEME 2026-2027 How can systems remain stable while still being able to change? And could a shared understanding of this balance help us navigate complex challenges – from biological evolution to technological transformation? Across nature and society, complex systems face a fundamental tension: how to remain robust while also being capable of adaptation. This challenge lies at the core of both ev

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/themes-2026-2027/evolvability - 2026-09-15

THEME 2026-2027 What happens when crises no longer come one by one, but unfold together – and hope begins to fade? What role does memory play in how societies respond? We are living in what has been described as an age of polycrisis, where climate change, geopolitical conflict, economic instability, technological disruption, and violence are tightly entangled. These overlapping crises do not simpl

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/themes-2026-2027/memory-and-hope-age-polycrisis - 2026-09-15

THEME 2026-2027 What if transformation doesn’t just happen, but is triggered? And if so, can we recognise the moment, and steer it? In a time marked by climate urgency, technological upheaval, and shifting societal conditions, change is not a distant prospect – it is already underway. The question is no longer whether transformation will occur, but what drives it, how it unfolds, and whether it ca

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/themes-2026-2027/triggering-transformations-rethinking-agriculture-environment-and-society-actions - 2026-09-15

ASG 2026-2027 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. It shapes research agendas, policy decisions, and public debate across the world. Yet its meaning is far from fixed. Rather than describing a single, settled idea, sustainability is constantly (re

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-2026-2027/deployments-sustainability - 2026-09-15

ASG 2026-2027 Can solutions inspired by nature also protect human rights? And who really benefits when cities turn to nature to solve their problems? Nature‑based solutions – working with natural processes to tackle challenges like climate change while supporting both ecosystems and communities – are increasingly used in cities worldwide. Green spaces, water management systems, and other nature‑in

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-2026-2027/urban-nature-based-solutions-through-human-rights-lens - 2026-09-15

Ongoing Projects from Former Themes – Autumn 2026 In 2026, a pilot initiative was launched, giving former Theme groups the opportunity to apply for continued funding. The funding supports interdisciplinary projects in which a former Theme – or part of a Theme group – takes forward a focused research question or development track. Projects are expected to deliver a concrete output and may run for a

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/themes-2026-2027/theme-plusplus - 2026-09-15

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https://www.pi.lu.se/en/whats-going-pufendorf-ias/pufendorf-ias-newsletter - 2026-09-15

ASG 2023-2024 The availability of affordable energy is deeply embedded in our way of life and in our everyday practice. A stable and cost-effective energy supply is crucial for modern society in sectors such as building, transport and industry. At the same time, energy use is also a major source of emissions which are detrimental for climate and the environment. These emissions must be reduced in

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/energy-crisis-impacts-households-industries-and-energy-transition - 2026-09-15

ASG 2023-2024 The past century has witnessed technological advancements ranging from heavy machinery to computers to AI and Internet of Things. These developments have brought considerable innovation to humanity, but also pose significant threats to human rights. This ASG focuses on digital innovations by exploring the linkages between digital innovation and emergent digital inequalities in relati

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/human-rights-digital-inequalities-and-social-consequences-ai - 2026-09-15

ASG 2023-2024 The creative arts are an important part of society with a large number of practitioners providing music, art and literature to society at large. A large number of theoretical models and perspectives developed to illuminate the creative process specifically address music and writing, many of which also inform artistic and pedagogical practice. This ASG aims to share, highlight, and fu

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/artistic-and-educational-processes-music-and-literary-creation - 2026-09-15

ASG 2023-2024 Efficient and sustainable land use is at the heart of a debate on the global level where the interests of land owners, citizens and government are increasingly divergent. In Sweden, we are witnessing several land use conflicts related to sensitive topics such as forest management, organic farming and renewable energy. These conflicts are marked by an increasing polarization among act

https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/de-polarizing-land-use-conflicts-sweden-multi-level-governance-perspective - 2026-09-15