The aim of this study circle is to create a free scientists’ movement that can lay the foundation for future universities and an alternative academic system whose logic is based on an ethics of care and trust. It is a key priority of this study circle to explore – not just theoretically – but also physically and organizationally ways to create true academic freedom for researchers.

Upcoming events:

1. Spring Symposium “Amo, Ergo Cogito” at University of Gothenburg 5^th – 7^th of April 2024. Here we will write a manifesto for the free scientists’ movement and a vision of an academic system based on an ethics of care. It will be shared internationally 8^th of April. Registration is now closed. The program and detailed purpose of the symposium can be found here.

2. Summer Symposium “Alternative Ways of Organizing Universities” 29^th of July – 5^th of August 2024 at Løgumkloster Højskole in Denmark.

The call is now open, and we invite participants with or without presentations.

See information below.

Content of the Summer Symposium: It is a key priority of this study circle to explore – not just theoretically – but also physically and organizationally ways to create true academic freedom for researchers. The Summer Symposium will build on the Gothenburg Manifesto (from the Spring Symposium) and the movement that will be created from there. We aim to invite scholars and presenters from alternative academic institutions that can inspire us to organize universities in new ways. We also welcome presentations about historical examples of academic institutions or presentations concerning specific parts of the academic system (fx. management, publishing, science communication or research assessments/metrics).

We will also prepare workshops that are more focused on tangible actions and activities now and in the future.

Deadline: The deadline for registration and/or submission of the title and a brief abstract (5-10 lines) is May 30^th, 2024.

Registration: Please register here.

Please be advised that one session-time is 45 minutes. The length of the talks/presentations is adjustable, depending on the number of participants and density of the program.

Prices for accommodation (incl. food (three times a day), coffee breaks)

• €425 for tent-space
• €475 for a bed in a glamping tent (6 beds)
• €575 for a bed in a twin/double room
• €675 for a single room

A limited amount of grants and scholarships (€175) will be available in exchange for lending a hand with light tasks during the summer session.

The circle can offer financial support to some participants. More information will follow. Please indicate if you are interested in having support.

NB! If you have already paid the NSU membership-fee for 2024, please deduct €25 from the amount. Contact us for more information regarding this, if you have any questions.

Families are welcome:

There will be a children circle hosted by a team of youth leaders. The circle will host children aged 4+. Children between 4-12 will pay €250 for the week. Children aged 0-4 can join free of charge.

Instructions about payment (webshop opens in May) will follow with notification

A more detailed program will follow.