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Nordic Summer University statement on the genocide in Gaza
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The 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…
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Nordic Summer University supports academic freedom
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In light of recent threats to academic freedom in the USA and Europe, the Nordic Summer University strongly reiterates its commitment to academic freedom in all its forms. We firmly reject political and corporate interference in research and teaching. Academic freedom includes the right to freely choose research topics and content, to apply appropriate…
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Call for Project Proposals 2026-2028 (closed)
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Nordic Summer University Research, Networking, Folk/bildning Deadlines: April 5th 2025 for review round 1July 23th 2025 in the morning of the community review during the Summer Session The Nordic Summer University (NSU) calls for project proposals for three-year study circles (2026-2028). We seek proposals for new scholarly networks addressing critical issues in culture, science…
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Save the date for the Summer Session!
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The week-long Summer Session is the yearly culmination of NSU’s activities where all circles hold their symposia at a shared location. The session takes place at a location in the Nordic or Baltic countryside, usually at the end of July. Study circles work during the day and in the evening, numerous social and cultural events take…
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Open Calls for Participation 2025 are already online!
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In 2025, the Nordic Summer University has 10 study circles covering various topics from climate change and critical theory to technology and cultural heritage. We are sure you will find a topic that is relevant for your field of interests! Check out open calls on the pages of the study circles: Nordic Summer University…
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Establishment of an economic fundraising foundation!
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The establishment of the economic fundraising foundation was supported by the General Assembly 2024 in Denmark! There, the public declaration of the foundation took place. The text of the declaration is below. Self-organised and free academic activities are one of the founding pillars in a democratic society, but such activities are put under increasing…
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Look at the Summer Session from the Participant’s Perspective!
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“It was my first time at NSU and I found myself quickly welcomed to this friendly and established community that NSU seems to be, with its own vision based on democratic values. In this community I found artists, scholars, students and professionals in different fields working together, learning together, sharing ideas as well as…
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Call for Proposals for one-year Study Circle about Academic Freedom
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The Nordic Summer University (NSU) calls for project proposals for a one-year study circle (2023–2024). We seek proposals for new scholarly networks addressing the safe-guarding and organization of academic freedom.[PDF call] Founded in 1950, NSU is an independent, non-profit scholarly institution that provides platforms for networks and collaborations across disciplines in the Nordic and…