In response to increasing threats to democratic processes within the global community, the University has an obligation to assess its contribution to the vitality of democracy. At risk are general principles and systems of democratic governance, but also the independence of universities as sites for critical thinking and autonomous knowledge production; such independence being one of the foundations of democratic society. In this context, the relationship between higher education and democracy is critical for the future of society.
Ongoing research project
11 projects that have ongoing support from the program within democracy and higher education.
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Can we be democratic?
New publication by Mats Rosengren connected to his research project within the program.
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Dag Blanck awarded Torgny Segerstedt Medal
Dag Blanck, Professor of North American Studies at Uppsala University, will be awarded the Torgny Se...
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Uppsala International Literary Festival 2024
21 March the program co-hosted a conversation with the Israeli journalist Gideon Levy.
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