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This lecture series is presented by Dr. Richa Raj, Assistant Professor, Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi. Read more about her research here.   Part 1: Founding of the Arya Samaj and its Beliefs About the lecture Arising during a tumultuous period in the history of colonial India, the Arya Samaj was an important social and religious reform movement that, although originating in Northern

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/arya-samaj-colonial-north-india - 2026-05-13

This lecture series is presented by Professor Knut A. Jacobsen (University of Bergen). Read more about his research here.    Part 1: Pre-Buddhist and Early Buddhist Ritual Sites About the lecture South Asia is one of the major pilgrimage regions in the world. All the four religions of Indian origin have numerous pilgrimage sites, which are centers of ritual activities, and their sacred geographies

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/early-pilgrimage-traditions-south-asia - 2026-05-13

This lecture series is presented by Joel Kuhlin (PhD Student at the Center for Theology and Religious Studies, Lund University). Read more about his research here.   Part 1: Introduction About the lecture Pentecostalism has been described as perhaps one of the fastest growing religious movements globally during the 20th century. Today, one estimation is that up to 5-600 million Christians globally

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/pentecostalism-india - 2026-05-13

This lecture series is presented by Professor Radhika Chopra (University of Delhi). Read more about her research here.   Part 1: Recognizing Sikhism  About the lecture Emerging in the 16th century in the Indian sub-continent, Sikhism is perhaps the most ‘visible’ religion today in the world through its symbols, rituals, and cultures. Like any other religion, the evolution of Sikhism throughout the

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/contemporary-sikhism - 2026-05-13

This lecture series is presented by Niklas Foxeus, Associate Professor (Docent) Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies, Stockholm University. Read more about his research here.   Part 1: Prosperity Buddhism in Southeast Asia and East Asia About the lecture In this part, Dr. Foxeus focuses on how for a long-time people in Burma/Myanmar have turned to the traditional spirit

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/prosperity-buddhism-burmamyanmar - 2026-05-13

This lecture series is presented by Johan Nilsson (Post-Doctoral Researcher, History of Religions, Centre for Theology and Religious Studies, Lund University). Read more about his research here.   Part 1: The International Theosophical Movement About the lecture Theosophy was one of many esoteric movements that emerged around the world during the end of the late 19th Century and today it is genera

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/theosophy-and-buddhism-sweden - 2026-05-13

This lecture series is presented by Professor Tanuja Kothiyal (Dr B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi). Read more about her research here.   Part 1: An Introduction to Folk Traditions in South Asia - Typologies and Mythemes About the lecture Known for its more systematic and textual-rich religions, the South-Asian region also hosts a variety of folk religions that occupy liminal spaces between formal r

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/folk-religions-south-asia - 2026-05-13

This lecture series is presented by Professor Knut A. Jacobsen (University of Bergen). Read more about his research here.   Part 1: Historical Yoga, Modern Yoga, and the Current Global Yoga Phenomenon About the lecture In this video by Professor Knut A. Jacobsen, we focus on how historical research in yoga and the global phenomenon on yoga has gained much important in the recent years. Modern yoga

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/research/lund-lecture-series-indian-religions/modern-yoga-global-yoga-phenomenon-and-samkhyayogin-hariharananda-aran - 2026-05-13

The advisory board for SASNET is between 2023-05-11 - 2026-12-31 the following: Anna MeeuwisseVice Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Professor at the School of Social Work.Misse Wester Professor at the Department of Risk Management and Societal Security.Morten Koch Andersen Deputy Research Director and Senior Researcher at the Raoul Wallenberg Institute for Human Rights and Humanitarian L

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/about-sasnet/advisory-board - 2026-05-13

Here are the previous recipients of the SASNET Best South Asia Thesis Award. Awardee 2022/2023: Sahana Subramanian Expanding freedoms and improving commons through labour: A study of Kerala’s Ay… Master Thesis in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science, LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies).

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/thesisaward/best-south-asia-thesis-award-recipients - 2026-05-13

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This lecture series is presented by Professor Christine Moliner (Jindal School of International Affairs). Read more about her research here.  Part 1: Introduction to Sikhism About the lectureIn this video, Dr. Moliner briefly introduces the religion of Sikhism and goes on to talk about what she believes is a relatively under-researched field–the study of religion in Social Movements. To study this

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/guru-nanak-was-here-us-role-religion-indian-farmers-protest - 2026-05-13

20 May 2026 13:15 to 14:30 | Seminar The seminar is arranged together with the Department of Political Science. Chair: Ted SvenssonAbstract:COVID lockdowns aimed to stop movement and dilute social proximity, and as such were a disruptive moment globally. This was particularly so for low-income neighbourhoods of the Global South, where intense interaction is an essential part of everyday social rep

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/calendar/sasnet-seminar-glyn-williams-renegotiating-lockdown-collective-life-and-control-covid-19-indias-low - 2026-05-13

20 May 2026 13:15 to 14:30 | Seminar Chair: Ted Svensson Abstract:COVID lockdowns aimed to stop movement and dilute social proximity, and as such were a disruptive moment globally. This was particularly so for low-income neighbourhoods of the Global South, where intense interaction is an essential part of everyday social reproduction. While the resulting tension between disease control and the 'co

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/calendar/higher-research-seminar-sasnet-co-sponsor-glyn-williams-lu-human-geography-renegotiating-lockdown - 2026-05-13

18 May 2026 10:15 to 12:00 | Meeting FoKom prepares matters to the department board regarding research and PhD education. FoKom also acts as a driving force in quality assurance and development of the department's research and PhD education. About the eventLocation:OnlineContact:christina [dot] keller [at] ics [dot] lu [dot] se Save the event to your calendar Categories EHL Informatik STAFF

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/calendar/informatics-research-and-phd-education-committee-fokom-meeting-1 - 2026-05-13

1 September 2026 10:15 to 12:00 | Meeting The Management Team (Ledningsgruppen) prepares matters for the Department Board regarding finance, strategy, personnel and administration. The Management Team also acts as a driving force for the development of the Department and provides support to the head of department in both strategic and ongoing management issues. About the eventLocation:EC2:241 Vero

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/calendar/informatics-management-team-meeting-1 - 2026-05-13

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On this page you will find relevant and up-to-date information about ongoing elections and appointment processes at LUSEM and Lund University. This page brings together key details, timelines, and links related to current recruitment processes and elected bodies that are of importance to staff.Below you can read more about the recruitment of the Vice-Chancellor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for 2025–

https://www.lusem.lu.se/internal/workplace/about/organisation/elections-lusem-and-lund-university - 2026-05-13