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På Industridesignskolan vid Lunds universitet ligger fokus på att göra det möjligt för studenter att forma sig själva som designers. Skolan ligger i Lund i södra Sverige och grundades 1998. Cirka 30 nya studenter antas till skolans olika program varje år. Belägen i Skandinavien, med vårt internationella fokus och våra omfattande faciliteter har vi en unik möjlighet att erbjuda studenterna en platt
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/om-0 - 2026-01-01
Vi utför forskningsprojekt i samarbete med akademiska, industriella och offentliga partners och nätverk. Vårt mål är att öka förståelsen för och utveckla området industridesign genom att kombinera vetenskaplig och konstnärlig forskning. Forskning inom industridesign bör ge djupare insikt inom det holistiska skapandet av produkter ur ett livscykelperspektiv, samt inom relationen mellan människor oc
https://www.industridesign.lth.se/forskning-0 - 2026-01-01
Asian Studies - a career for the future! Alumni events are held annually under the title "Asian Studies: A Career for the Future." These events aim to provide insights into career paths and opportunities related to Asian studies through guest speakers, who are alumni that have pursued various career paths in the field. This provides a valuable networking opportunity for current students who are in
https://www.ace.lu.se/education/after-your-studies/previous-alumni-events - 2026-01-01
Niall Duggan graduated from the Masters Programme in Asian Studies in 2007. He is now the Director of the MSC International Public Policy and Diplomacy at Department of Government, University College Cork, Ireland (UCC). Why did you decide to study the Master’s programme in Asian Studies at Lund University? After finishing my undergraduate programme I developed an interest in International politic
https://www.ace.lu.se/meet-alumnus-niall-duggan - 2026-01-01
Sune Petersen graduated from the Master's Programme in Asian Studies in 2015 and is now a Project Administrator at DIGNITY - Danish Institute Against Torture. Why did you decide to study the Master’s programme in Asian Studies at Lund University? After ending my Bachelor’s Degree, I wanted to specialize in Asian Security Studies and I had to choose to study security studies in Denmark and Asian St
https://www.ace.lu.se/meet-alumnus-sune-petersen - 2026-01-01
3 credits The course is open for PhD students working on contemporary East and South-East Asia. Preference is given to students enrolled in a Swedish University. The students are expected to already have a basic understanding of research ethics and relevant laws in the Swedish and European context. The course focuses on the special ethical issues that can emerge when doing research in or on author
7,5 credits The interdisciplinary research field of East and South-East Asian Studies is addressed and analysed in this PhD course (7.5 credits). The focus is on the history, development and relevance of area studies in terms of understanding the contemporary social processes and problems in East and South-East Asia. Delimited area studies on China, Japan and South-East Asia are also discussed. Th
7,5 credits, fall semester 2023 In this course ‘ideology’ is understood as a ubiquitous phenomenon that underpin political, social and cultural beliefs and practices. The course studies how ideologies are formed, translated and contested during different historical periods and in different societies and contexts in the region. It addresses how ideologies shape people’s everyday life, including the
The course surveys and analyzes the momentous cultural, social, political and economic changes that have taken place in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since the early 1980s. The course starts with a brief account of contemporary history, religion and culture, as well as geography and demography. The course examines the co-existence of continuity and change in relation to identity, beliefs, a
https://www.ace.lu.se/education/stand-alone-courses/master-level-courses/cosm23-contemporary-chinese-society - 2026-01-01
The course analyses cultural, social and political issues in contemporary Japanese and Korean societies. The course takes a multidisciplinary perspective and is divided into four parts. The first part provides a general understanding of the social and political processes in Japan and North Korea and South Korea. The countries history and impact on contemporary Japanese and Korean societies are dis
This course will give you insight into contemporary South-East Asia and its dynamic developments. The course addresses the region’s political systems and developments, socio-economic issues and struggles, the role of religion, and different aspects of contemporary culture. Apart from addressing broader regional issues it also analyses the situation in more detail in specific countries, such as for
Welcome to the Perspective Asia Lecture Series, a platform for scholars and experts from various fields to share their critical insights on the issues, emerging trends, and historical interconnections in the dynamic East and Southeast Asian region. Join us this spring for a thought-provoking seminar series on critical Asian Studies issues. Engage with expert insights, learn, and shape the conversa
https://www.ace.lu.se/activities/perspective-asia-lecture-series - 2026-01-01
The Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies actively engages in the publication and dissemination of cutting-edge research aiming to further understandings of the societies, economies, and political developments in Asian countries and the region as a whole. In particular, the Centre supports and hosts a number of journals and an online platform targeting diverse audiences, including academics
https://www.ace.lu.se/publications - 2026-01-01
The course deals with the international relations in East and South-East Asia. It begins with a very brief introduction to basic theories about international relations and continues with a short historical overview focusing on the post-war period. The primary focus of the course is a series of in-depth case studies which define the region today. These include the territorial disputes in the East
Are you interested in social justice issues, civil society and mobilization, and Asia? Join us this fall and learn about how different societies across East and South-East Asia organize around a variety of issues, from human rights violations and state repression to social inequalities and contemporary lifestyle changes, and how these manifest into different types of mobilization such as pro-demo
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Chinese globalisation from a variety of perspectives. It delves into the uneven and diverse nature of China’s global push, examining a range of topics, such as labour regimes, environmental issues, logistics/supply chains, digital globalisation, informal/illicit industries, foreign policy, and human rights. Various active actors beyond the state
https://www.ace.lu.se/education/stand-alone-courses/bachelor-level-courses/cosb35-global-china - 2026-01-01
This course provides students with fundamental knowledge about central issues in contemporary Korean society. The course focuses on Korea post-Cold War, covering topics such as popular culture, gender, and demographic issues. The course also includes Korean politics, addressing domestic politics in both North and South Korea, as well as inter-Korean relations. Finally, the course explores Korea's
https://www.ace.lu.se/education/stand-alone-courses/bachelor-level-courses/cosb60-contemporary-korean-society - 2026-01-01
12 September 15:15-17:00Saba Joshi - Assistant Professor at the Department of Politics, University of York.Title: The Global Dimensions of Land Grabbing in South East AsiaMore information here 3 October 15:15-17:00Jamie Doucette - Reader in Human Geography, University of Manchester.Title: The Postdevelopmental State: Dilemmas of Economic Democratization in Contemporary South KoreaMore information
https://www.ace.lu.se/activities/perspective-asia-lecture-series/schedule-fall-semester-2023 - 2026-01-01
The research at the Centre is interdisciplinary in nature and focuses on contemporary societies in East and South-East Asia. The Centre covers a range of different countries in the region, including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, South Korea and Thailand, and researchers are engaged in both individual and collaborative projects. Research addresses current domestic challenges and devel
https://www.ace.lu.se/research - 2026-01-01
OverviewDuring the year, the Centre organised a range of events, including public lectures and workshops. It also hosted seven visiting PhD students and welcomed one Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow. The Centre has further expanded its network in Sweden and internationally through co-ordinating the Graduate School in Asian Studies. 29 new MA students were enrolled and 24 graduated from the programm
https://www.ace.lu.se/work-report-2023-centre-east-and-southeast-asian-studies - 2026-01-01
