Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to invite proposals for the Tenth Norwegian History of Science Conference (NHSC10), which is being organized by NVF - The Norwegian Association for the History of Science<https://foreninger.uio.no/nvf/english/>, and hosted in Bergen, Norway, 5-7 November 2025.
The theme of the conference is "Science and Communication"
About the Conference
The Norwegian History of Science Conference brings together scholars working on the history of science, medicine and technology on any theme, topic, or period to discuss historical, epistemological, political, institutional, and ethical issues of relevance to both Scandinavian and international audiences, welcoming researchers of all nationalities at all stages of their careers. The tenth conference in the series coincides with the 200th anniversary of Bergen Museum, the origins of the University of Bergen, and the local organizers extend a special invitation to those involved in history of science, medicine and technology taking place at museums and collections.
The first Norwegian Conference on the History of Science was organized in Oslo in 2008 with the aim of establishing a national network for historians of science, medicine and technology. Since then, the conference has been hosted biannually in Tromsø, Trondheim, Oslo, and Bergen, and the conference has established itself as a forum for both national and international exchange of ideas and collaboration. At the ninth conference held in Trondheim in 2023, NVF - The Norwegian Association for the History of Science was established to serve as host of the conference.
Theme
The overarching theme of this year's conference is "Science and Communication", understood in a broad sense. Twenty years ago, James Secord argued for studying science as communication, stressing the ways that ideas and practices were moved from one place to another. Following his call, historians of science have offered detailed studies of communication devices such as newspapers, public talks and demonstrations, movies, radio, and the internet have shaped what and how we know things. Others have studied ways to communicate, display, or store scientific knowledge and objects, for example in museums and collections. In the museum sector there has been an increased tendency to address ethical issues associated with the origins of their collections. Several studies have also offered new insights into who has been deemed the ideal science communicator, as well as how ideas about science audiences have changed. Last, but not least, a growing number of studies have offered invaluable insights into what knowledge has been deemed not suitable for communication, or what happens when knowledge is produced against the wishes of the scientist.
While the main theme of the conference is "Science and Communication", papers and panels on other topics related to the history of science, medicine and technology are equally welcome, as the conference aims to reflect ongoing activities in the field and continue to provide an important meeting point.
Keynote lectures will be given by Anne Eriksen from the University of Oslo and Staffan Bergwik from Stockholm University. Eriksen will talk about "Bergen Museum 1825. Knowledge for a Public Sphere", while Bergwik will talk about "Epochs, Trajectories, Rhythms: Visions of Historical Time and Scientific Knowledge in the 20th Century".
Guide for contributors
Proposals for individual papers, organized sessions, and alternative types of sessions (such as round tables, workshops, exhibitions or shorter pitching sessions), are welcomed. Ordinary presentations will be scheduled for 20 minutes. No speaker may present in more than one session. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Programme Committee based on their scientific merit and relevance.
Session proposals should include:
? a brief description of the panel's aims (150 words maximum)
? a session title
? an individual abstract for each paper in the session (250 words maximum)
? full contact details of the organizer and all speakers (including affiliation/postal address and email addresses)
? details of any specific audiovisual equipment required (beyond PPT).
Individual paper proposal should include:
? a paper title
? an abstract (250 words maximum)
? full name and contact details (including affiliation/postal address and email address)
? details of any specific audiovisual equipment required (beyond PPT)
All proposals should be sent as a single electronic document to: historyofscience10(a)gmail.com<mailto:historyofscience10@gmail.com>. Please note that in-person attendance is expected. The conference language is English, although limited parts of the program may be in Scandinavian languages.
The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2025. A conference website will be set up at https://nhsc10.w.uib.no (in development). For any queries regarding the conference, please contact magnus.vollset(a)uib.no<mailto:magnus.vollset@uib.no>
Best regards,
Annette Lykknes, Chair of The Norwegian Association for the History of Science
Magnus Vollset. Chair of the local organizing committee
Hej allihopa everybody
(Jag har eventuellt skickat det här meddelandet två gånger, jag ber om ursäkt i så fall!)
Finn bifogat en CFP riktat till doktorander och post dokar för en konferens om tidigmoderna band och kopplingar mellan Östersjöområdet och de iberiska imperierna, samarrangerad av SWESP, Uppsala Universitet, CEMAS, Complutenseuniversitetet i Madrid och Spanska Ambassaden i Stockholm. Evenemanget går av stapeln 8 och 9 maj 2023 i Stockholm. Sprid gärna vidare om ni tror att någon vore intresserad.
Hälsar
Martin
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Martin Almbjär, PhD
Post-Doc at Uppsala University and Copenhagen University, Centre for Privacy Studies
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EUROPAST Online Workshop “Open Archives, Accessible Research, and Public History”
November 18, 2025, 13:00 to 17:00 CET on ZOOM (https://lu-se.zoom.us/j/64779939772)
Organized and convened by Dr. Victoria Van Orden Martínez, Lund University, Sweden
Hosted by The North European Center for Research on Antisemitism and the Holocaust (NORAH) at Lund University, Sweden.
Chair: Dr. Victoria Van Orden Martínez, Researcher in History, Lund University and NORAH
Speakers:
Professor Thomas Cauvin, Professor of Public History, University of Luxembourg
Dr. Laura Aguiar, Lecturer in Cinematic Arts, Ulster University, Northern Ireland
Tomasz Lesniak, Library assistant, Lund University Library, Sweden
Dr. Ming Gao, Research scholar of East Asia studies, Lund University, Sweden
Description:
Archives are where researchers of all types – students, practitioners, academics, and the public – gather and mediate knowledge of the past. In turn, this knowledge forms the narratives that shape societies and our increasingly transnational and globalized world. The openness and availability of archives and the research that stems from them are thus of vital importance to the creation of balanced and nuanced narratives that promote democracy and equality. This begs questions about how to achieve open archives and accessible research that engage the public through different media, resulting in more inclusive public history engagements. This workshop, hosted by the North European Center for Research on Antisemitism and the Holocaust at Lund University (NORAH), is geared towards academics, practitioners, archivists, students, and others who engage with archives, research, and/or public history or want to reach the public. Participants have the opportunity not only to listen to experts in public history education, open archives, multimedia content creation, and public history writing share their experiences and best practices, but also to interact with them personally for meaningful personal advice and expertise.
Program:
13:00 – Welcome and Opening Remarks: Professor Barbara Törnquist-Plewa, Professor of European Studies, Lund University, and Dr. Victoria Van Orden Martínez, Researcher in History, Lund University and NORAH
13:30 – Dr. Thomas Cauvin, Professor of Public History, University of Luxembourg (lead, Public History and Outreach research area) and Dr. Laura Aguiar, Lecturer in Cinematic Arts, Ulster University, Northern Ireland (Multimedia producer)
Archives in Public History
The presentation explores what makes archives truly public within the context of public history. It examines how archives have evolved from static repositories to dynamic spaces, questioning issues of selection, censorship, accessibility, and corporate control. Through examples of inclusive and community-driven practices, we’ll consider how archives can engage the public, challenge dominant narratives, and activate their role in shaping collective memory.
14:30 – Break
14:45 – Tomasz Lesniak, Library assistant, Lund University Library, Sweden (authority on the UNESCO Memory of the World-designated Ravensbrück Archive at Lund University Library)
A Short History of The Polish Research Institute in Lund
In the final months of World War II, thousands of survivors from Nazi concentration camps were evacuated to southern Sweden through large-scale humanitarian operations led by the Red Cross and the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA). Among those who stepped forward to support these survivors was Zygmunt Lakociński (1905–1987), a Polish lecturer at Lund University. During his visits to refugee camps housing Polish citizens, Lakociński encountered many survivors and listened to their deeply personal and harrowing stories. Driven by a commitment to preserve these vital testimonies, he founded the Polish Research Institute in 1945. The Institute’s mission was to document the experiences of Polish survivors, especially those who had endured the horrors of Nazi concentration camps. Since 2015, I have had the privilege of overseeing the archive of the Polish Research Institute in Lund. This archive preserves an invaluable collection of personal histories and research materials that continue to shed light on the resilience and suffering of Polish survivors during and after the war.
15:15 – Dr. Ming Gao, Research scholar of East Asia studies, Lund University, Sweden (leading writer for The Conversation)
Connecting the Past, the Present, and the Public
This talk explores how historians can bridge the gap between scholarship and public life, transforming academic research into narratives that resonate with contemporary issues. Drawing on personal examples from platforms like The Conversation and other forms of public scholarship, it considers how public history can inform debate, influence policy, and make an impact both domestically and internationally.
15:45 – Break
16:00 to 17:00 – Discussion/Break-out rooms
Victoria ("Tori") Van Orden Martínez, Ph.D.
Researcher<https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/victoria-martinez>, Department of History
North European Center for Research on Antisemitism and the Holocaust (NORAH<https://www.linkedin.com/company/106156471/>)
Lund University
LUX, Helgonavägen 3, Lund
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Dear colleagues,
This is a friendly reminder about 2 open positions on Nuclear Futures at Linköping University, Sweden– application deadline in less than a week (1 Dec). Details below.
Please share widely in your networks and do consider applying
Best regards,
Anna Storm
Professor
[Linköpings universitet]
Department of Thematic Studies
s-581 83 Linköping, Sweden
Phone: +46 (0)13 28 11 86
Mobile: +46 (0)760 94 50 98
Visiting address: TEMA-huset, Entrance 37, Room A425, Campus Valla
Please visit us at liu.se<https://liu.se/>
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Skickat: den 27 oktober 2025 14:52
Ämne: [Tema-t] Open positions on Nuclear Futures: 1 Ass Prof + 1 PhD candidate – applications due 1 Dec 2025
Dear colleagues (apologies for cross-posting),
We are very happy to announce two open positions in Technology and Social Change at Linköping University, Sweden: one Assistant Professor (tenure track) and one PhD candidate (4 years fully funded).
Both positions are linked to the establishment of a new research area: Nuclear Futures, focusing on cultural, environmental, sociotechnical, and political issues related to nuclear power, nuclear weapons, and nuclear waste, and we foresee the additional recruitment of a postdoctoral scholar to the Nuclear Futures research area during 2026. Relevant educational backgrounds for the position include, among others, human geography, environmental humanities, science and technology studies, ethnology, anthropology, history of ideas, urban and regional planning, futures studies, or related fields.
The successful applicants will have considerable freedom to shape the research area, but possible research directions include humanities and social science perspectives on the establishment of new uranium mining, emerging technologies in nuclear power, deep time horizons in relation to long-lived radioactive waste, and civil society engagement in nuclear issues.
Application deadline: Monday 1 Dec 2025
Full job advertisements:
Assistant Professor (English) https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/27842
Biträdande universitetslektor (svenska) https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/lediga-jobb/27375
PhD candidate (English) https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/27834
Doktorand (svenska) https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/lediga-jobb/27418
Please spread widely in your networks.
Questions may be directed to Prof Anna Storm (anna.storm(a)liu.se<mailto:anna.storm@liu.se>) or Ass Prof Thomas Keating (thomas.keating(a)liu.se<mailto:thomas.keating@liu.se>).
Welcome to join a growing interdisciplinary research group in nuclear studies!
Best regards,
Anna Storm
Professor
[Linköpings universitet]
Department of Thematic Studies
s-581 83 Linköping, Sweden
Phone: +46 (0)13 28 11 86
Mobile: +46 (0)760 94 50 98
Visiting address: TEMA-huset, Entrance 37, Room A425, Campus Valla
Please visit us at liu.se<https://liu.se/>
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Forskningsmiljön Historiska studier vid Institutionen för kultur och samhälle (IKOS) vid Linköpings universitet utlyser nu en tjänst som Postdoktor i modern historia med inriktning mot kultur, kris och beredskap med tillträde 1 april 2026. Sista ansökningsdag är 19 december 2025.
Information angående utlysningen finns på följande länk: https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/lediga-jobb/27828
Välkommen att söka eller sprida till den du tror kan vara intresserad!
/Marie Cronqvist
Hej alla,
Institutionen för historiska studier i Göteborg utlyser ett lektorat i kulturarv om 100 % med anställning tills vidare. Sista dag för ansökan är den 15 januari 2026. Närmare upplysningar om anställningen och ansökningsförfarandet finns här:
https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/job?site=6&lang=SE&validator=3038…
Sprid gärna informationen i era nätverk.
Vänliga hälsningar,
Kenneth
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Victoria ("Tori") Van Orden Martínez, Ph.D.
Researcher<https://portal.research.lu.se/en/persons/victoria-martinez>, Department of History
North European Center for Research on Antisemitism and the Holocaust (NORAH<https://www.linkedin.com/company/106156471/>)
Lund University
LUX, Helgonavägen 3, Lund
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Hej alla,
Skickar här en uppdaterad CFP för forskarnätverket SWESP:S fjärde internationella workshop, vilken äger rum i Göteborg den 21-22 maj 2026 under rubriken "Decentring Europe: Nordic-Iberian Histories in Transregional Perspective”. Deadline för inlämning av abstracts har förlängts till den 10 december. För mer information se bilagan eller SWESP:s webbplats på http://swesp.hypotheses.org.
Vänliga hälsningar,
Kenneth
