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Nordic and Baltic Network for Interdisciplinary Study and Research
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WINTER SYMPOSIA 2026
The ten study circles are organizing their winter symposia, to be held across various cities in the Nordic and Baltic regions.
SUMMER SESSION 2025
The Summer Session took place in Jyväskylä, Finland, from July 28 to August 3, bringing together over 100 participants across 10 study circles and a dedicated children’s circle.
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We have a long timeline within the Nordics with strong ties to academic and artistic communities.
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STORIES FROM THE SUMMER SESSION 2025
NEWSPAPERS
Daily newspapers were published during the summer session in Jyväskylä.
ARTISTIC PRACTICES AND ARTISTIC RESEARCH
PERFORMANCES, CRAFTS, POETRY, MUSIC
Several artistic events take place every summer session and during some of the winter symposia. Some of the circles focus on artistic practices.
LATEST POSTS
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Summer Session 2026: Essentials to Know
CONTINUE READING: Summer Session 2026: Essentials to KnowLocation: Saulkrasti, Latvia.Dates: 24–31 July, 2026. What is Summer Session? Summer Session is the yearly culmination of NSU’s activities where all study circles of the Nordic Summer University hold their sessions at a shared location. The program comprises presentations, discussions, keynotes, workshops, readings, performances and a general assembly (GA) where every participant can take part…
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Call for Proposals 2027-2029
CONTINUE READING: Call for Proposals 2027-2029The Nordic Summer University (NSU) calls for project proposals for three-year study circles (2027-2029). We seek proposals for new scholarly networks addressing critical issues in culture, science and society. Founded in 1950, NSU is an independent, non-profit scholarly institution that provides platforms for networks and collaborations across disciplines in the Nordic and Baltic regions. The…
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Nordic Summer University statement on the genocide in Gaza
CONTINUE READING: Nordic Summer University statement on the genocide in GazaThe Nordic Summer University was created in 1950 to promote peace through scientific and democratic collaboration. In light of the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian population of Gaza by the Israeli military, we stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and pro-Palestinian activists in the Nordic region, Baltic region, in Israel and beyond. As the…
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