Research within Democracy and Higher Education
The research programme Democracy and Higher Education is divided into three focus areas. The first addresses the internal life of universities, where the foundation is laid for the democratic relevance of higher education. The second addresses the significance of universities for the democratic institutions of Swedish society and their resilience. The third addresses global democratisation issues and their significance for sustainable development.
Focus areas
Democratic processes at the universities
The first theme explores democratic processes inside universities relating to governance and leadership issues and to the constitution of democratic representation in the university community.
The universities and their relations to Swedish democratic institutions
The second theme explores how universities influence the wider community and its democratic institutions, as well as how that community influences the universities.
The universities and the global democratisation of nations
The third theme includes careful study of the relationship between universities and other social institutions and key professions such as journalism and independent research.
Our research projects
All ongoing research projects within our three focus areas.