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The Lund Social Science Methods Centre is committed to the application and development of social science research methods and the exploration of new ways of investigating society and human behaviour. We strive to cultivate and employ the full range of social and behavioural science research methods and we encourage and grow from interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration. Please contact the cent

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre - 2025-12-17

Lund Social Sciences Methods Centre The Qualitative Methods Lab serves as a vibrant hub of expertise for exploring and understanding human experiences and social phenomena and unravelling the intricate tapestry of society. The Qualitative Methods Lab is an organic, open and evolving hub for all experts, researchers and lecturers with an interest in qualitative methods. Embodying a spirit of inquir

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre/qualitative-methods-lab - 2025-12-17

Lund Social Sciences Methods Centre Experimental methods in the social sciences are invaluable for gaining a deep understanding of human behaviour, cognition, and social interaction. They offer a rigorous way to test hypotheses, establish causal relationships, and build explanatory models that hold significant theoretical and applied importance. The experimental methods pillar brings together rese

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre/experimental-methods - 2025-12-17

Lund Social Sciences Methods Centre Computational methods in the social sciences are used to predict different social outcomes. They offer rigorous ways to analyse large dataset to detect patterns in very diverse types of data. The computational pillar brings together researchers with an interest in using large unstructured data such as large amounts of text from social media, pictures, videos and

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/research/lund-social-science-methods-centre/computational-social-science - 2025-12-17

5 November 2024 00:00 to 7 November 2024 00:00 | Conference Welcome to the 9th NRWC conference which will be hosted by the Centre for Retail Research at Campus Helsingborg, Lund University in Sweden on the 5th - 7th November 2024. The main conference will take place on the 6th - 7th November and a doctoral colloquium will take place on the 5th November.The conference starts with a welcome receptio

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/calendar/nordic-retail-and-wholesale-conference-nrwc - 2025-12-17

21 October 2024 13:00 to 23 October 2024 13:00 | Conference The Development Research Conference (DevRes 2024) is a multi-disciplinary forum for researchers working in fields linked to development and sustainability. DevRes 2024 is hosted by Lund University and this year’s theme is “Reaching the Sustainable Development Goals in a polarized world”. Growing polarization in the world is hampering our

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/calendar/development-research-conference-2024 - 2025-12-17

Journalist Samir Abu Eid and Professor Michel Agier have been awarded honorary doctorates by the Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University. Samir Abu Eid is a journalist and foreign correspondent. He has been associated with Swedish Television and TV4 since the early 2000s and has appeared in the programmes Korrespondenterna and the 2016 US election. He currently works as SVT's Middle East cor

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/about-faculty/honorary-doctors/honorary-doctors-2024 - 2025-12-17

23 October 2024 12:00 to 24 October 2024 17:00 | Conference Development Research PhD Workshop in Lund 23 - 24 October 2024. Hosted by the Development Research School. The Development Research Phd Workshop is hosted by the Development Research School, an international collaboration between Lund University, Uppsala University, Gothenburg University and the University of Ghana.The purpose of the work

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/calendar/development-research-phd-workshop - 2025-12-17

On this page we have gathered relevant information for our partner universities. Information regarding: About Faculty of Social SciencesNomination and application proceduresCourses for exchange studentsDegrees and creditsAccommodationAbout Faculty of Social SciencesThe Faculty of Social Sciences at Lund University is one of Sweden’s leading units for research and education within the social and be

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/education/exchange-studies/information-partner-universities - 2025-12-17

Developmet Research Day The Development Research Day is an inter-disciplinary arrangement that was initiated in order to form a meeting ground for all researchers and students at Lund University who share an interest in development issues. The first DRDThe event was launched in 2002 by the Department of Political Science at Lund University. Since then the responsibility for hosting the arrangement

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/drd-how-it-all-started - 2025-12-17

Opening hours during the summer, including National Day and Midsummer's Eve. For employeesEmployees have access to their workplace 24 hours a day. For studentsStudents have access to the main entrance in the buildings listed below. It is also specified whether an LU cards are required or not.Eden6 June: Closed  9-18 June (weekdays): 07:30-17:0019 June-10 August: Closed11-17 August (weekdays): 07:3

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/contact/opening-hours-during-summer - 2025-12-17

16 October 2024 08:30 to 12:30 | Seminar One of Lund Social Science Methods Centre's four pillars, Computational Social Science, invites you to a half-day's workshop, a so-called satellite meeting, focusing on recent advances in the access to and compilation of large datasets which, combined with the progress of AI-based tools for analysis, have opened new opportunities for linking social theory a

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/calendar/computational-social-science-linking-social-theory-and-big-data - 2025-12-17

Here you can meet some of our former students and read their stories about life after studies. All links below lead to other websites. Albert working as a Lead Producer Enni working as a Regional Programme Manager Andrei working as a Master Planner More alumni portraits within: The links below go to other websites.Environmental studies and sustainability scienceMedia and communicationPolitical Sci

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/education/career/meet-our-former-students - 2025-12-17

Development Research Day 2012 - Climate and DevelopmentLUCSUSMore info » 2011 - Development, peace and statebuildingPeace and Conflict Research, Department of Polical ScienceMore info » 2010 - Rural Economies and Structural Transformation. Department of Economic HistoryMore info » 2009 - Development and conflict over resources.LUCSUS, Dept. of Social and Economic GeographyHomepage » 2008 - A human

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/past-themes-and-conveners - 2025-12-17

5 May 2025 08:00 to 10 May 2025 17:00 | Other 5-10 of May the Sustainability Week will be back! Sustainability Week is an annual event where Lund University and Lund Municipality organise a week full with activities focusing on sustainability. During the week, both current societal challenges and hopeful visions of the future are explored in the form of lectures, workshops, debates, exhibitions an

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/calendar/sustainability-week-2025 - 2025-12-17

Social and behavioural science research contributes to a better understanding of society and sometimes also results in social innovations - that is, new ways of solving different problems in society. Social innovations can be methods, approaches, services or processes that help address social needs and problems. Examples of social innovationsCarbon RuinsCarbon Ruins is an exhibition that aim to tr

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement/innovations - 2025-12-17

Researchers in social sciences can be hired for commissioned training, as well as for research projects and studies of various problems and issues. They also participate in several of the University's ongoing initiatives. Contract researchSocial science researchers can be hired by authorities, organisations and companies for research projects and studies of various problems and issues. This can ra

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement/collaboration-researchers - 2025-12-17

Finding talented people with the latest skills. Labour market daysAn opportunity for employers to meet social science students on campus.AGORA DayAnnually in February at Campus Helsingborg.Companies and organisations visit Campus Helsingborg and meet students from the Service Management and Strategic Communication programmes.AGORA Day's websiteSAMarbeteAnnually in March in Lund.A labour market fai

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement/collaboration-students - 2025-12-17

Innovations We bring new ways of solving problems in society. Collaboration with our researchers Contract research and commissioned education. Collaboration with our students Find talented people with the latest skills.

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/external-engagement - 2025-12-17

24 October 2024 13:15 to 14:30 | Seminar Seminar with Filippo Verre (CMES) on the Mosul Dam in Iraq. AbstractThe Mosul Dam, one of Iraq’s most significant infrastructural projects, has been the subject of extensive debate and scrutiny, often overshadowed by negative narratives concerning its safety and environmental impact. These narratives often overlook the dam’s significant function in fosterin

https://www.sam.lu.se/en/calendar/cmes-seminar-rethinking-mosul-dam-reassessment-its-impact-beyond-traditional-narratives - 2025-12-17