Dear colleagues,
Please see the call for participation in a Summer School for PhD & master students on the topic “What Computers and AI can’t do: Reflecting on Errors, Malfunctioning, and Limitations of Technology in the Digital Age” (5 cp), organized and hosted by the Department of History at Technical University Darmstadt, Germany, to take place June 17-21, 2024: https://www.geschichte.tu-darmstadt.de/unitesummerschool
Topics include: The Public Discourse on Errors, Limits, and Malfunctions in the Digital Age; Concepts of Error; Tackling Errors/Finding Errors/Scientific Culture of Error; and Ethical and Scientific Limits of Computers and AI: What They Can’t and Shouldn’t Do.
The deadline for applications is March 31, 2024. Please help spread in your networks.
All the best,
Sabine
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Dr. Sabine Höhler
Professor of Science and Technology Studies
Head of Department of Philosophy and History
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
School of Architecture and the Built Environment
Department of Philosophy and History
Division of History of Science, Technology and Environment
Teknikringen 74 D
SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
Fon: +46 8 790 87 41
Email: sabine.hoehler(a)abe.kth.se<mailto:sabine.hoehler@abe.kth.se>
FYI
Dear friends and colleagues of medical history,
Thank you for a great congress in Helsinki last year.
We now look forward to welcoming you all to Lund, Sweden for the 29th Nordic Medical History Congress.
When: April 23 – 25 2025
Venue: Kulturen at Tegnérsplatsen 6, next to the cathedral in central Lund
The theme of the 29th Nordic Medical History Congress is Health and Medicine under Pressure – Challenges, Controversies and Collaborations
Please feel free to send this mail forward to friends and colleagues that might be interested in this event.
More detailed information, including call for abstract, will be distributed later this spring.
See you in Lund 2025!
/Stefan van der Pals Leander & Jonatan Wistrand
(on behalf of the organizing committee)
Hej idéhistoriker!
Den 7-9 maj anordnar Sällskapet för 1700-talsstudier en nationell konferens med tema "Stad och land" på Sätra brunn. Se bifogat CFP.
Man kan läsa mer om konferensen och anmäla sig här: https://1700-tal.se/call-for-paper
Vänligen,
Sara
Sara Ekström
fil.dr / PhD
idéhistoria / History of Ideas
Institutionen för kultur och estetik / Department of Culture and Aesthetics
Stockholms universitet / Stockholm University
106 91 Stockholm
https://www.su.se/profiles/saeks-1.341242
Avdelningen för teknik, vetenskap och samhälle vid Chalmers tekniska högskola lyser ut en doktorandtjänst i teknikhistoria, en doktorandtjänst i energi- och miljöhistoria samt en 2-årig tjänst som postdoktor i energi- och miljöhistoria.
Samtliga med deadline 18 oktober 2024.
Doktorandtjänsterna: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=jo…
Tjänsten som postdoktor: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=jo…
Hälsningar,
Per
Ny artikel | new article
'The limits of academization: Agricultural policy and the shaping of Swedish higher agricultural education during the interwar and war years', Agricultural History Review 71, no. 2 (2023)<https://www.bahs.org.uk/AGHR/ARTICLE.html?ID=751&MOD=this>
Ny bok | new book
Maktens maskiner: Hur stora datorer moderniserade folkhemmet (Lund: Arkiv förlag, 2024) (with Arne Kaijser, Gustav Sjöblom, Johan Gribbe)<https://doi.org/10.13068/9789179243883>
Ny rapport | new working paper
Att följa pengarna: En analys av forskningsfinansieringen i efterkrigstidens Sverige (Stockholm, 2023) (with Johan Gribbe)<https://www.su.se/polopoly_fs/1.652644.1680176219!/menu/standard/file/Score…>
Per Lundin
Bitr. professor i teknikhistoria | Professor of History of Technology
Avdelningen för teknik, vetenskap och samhälle | Div. of Science, Technology and Society
Teknikens ekonomi och organisation | Dept. of Technology Management and Economics
Chalmers tekniska högskola | Chalmers University of Technology
SE - 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
Tel: +46 (0)31-772 15 28, +46 (0)721-58 22 60
Hej alla!
Här är några nyheter som rör den idéhistoriska tidskriften Lychnos.
Sedan en tid tillbaka har vi gått över till kontinuerlig digital publicering av de artiklar som hör till tidskriftens så kallade ”öppna” del, alltså den delen som ligger före temasektionen (special issue). Vi är glada över att kunna meddela att den första artikeln nu publicerats ”ahead of print”, nämligen Cecilia Rivings artikel ”Hypnotismens apostel. Om Carl Hansen och det sena 1800-talets kunskapskultur”. Ni kan gå in och läsa artikeln här: https://tidskriftenlychnos.se/issue/view/3365
Den andra glada nyheten är att VR har beviljat Lychnos tidskriftsstöd i ytterligare tre år. Det innebär att det kommer finnas ekonomiska förutsättningar att utveckla det redaktionella arbetet i framtiden och att fortsätta publicera Lychnos i både digital och tryckt form.
Slutligen vill vi också påminna om att deadline för att skicka in abstracts till nästa nummers temasektion är den 17 november. Temat är ”Transformations of Popular Science” och CfP ligger på tidskriftens hemsida (samt finns inklistrat här nedan). För den öppna delen saknas deadline, eftersom artiklarna där hanteras och publiceras kontinuerligt.
Mycket välkomna med era bidrag!
Vänliga hälsningar,
Jenny Eklöf & Erland Mårald (tidskriftsredaktörer)
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Transformations of Popular Science
Special issue editors: Jonatan Samuelsson and Jenny Eklöf
In this special issue we invite researchers within areas such as history of science and ideas, history of knowledge, media history, science communication and STS, to contribute to the thematic section of next year’s volume of Lychnos: Annual of the Swedish History of Science Society. The theme – Transformations of Popular Science – tries to capture the many ways in which the role of science in society has been intrinsically tied to questions about popularisation – or more broadly – the public mediation of scientific knowledge, practices, and values.
Popular science is still often conceived of, practiced, and valued in terms of (appropriate) simplification and dissemination. There is, however, a lot more to it, as recent scholarship has reframed the discussion on popularisation to encompass perspectives from other academic fields such as history of science, media and communication studies, cultural studies, and STS. The circulation, mediation and overall public discourse on science, technology and research has consequently begun to be understood in relation to other cultural meaning-making processes, intersecting with questions of democracy, citizenship, consumption, identity, and so forth. Departing from these baseline assumptions, this special issue aims to explore science popularisation, communication, deliberation, and mediation in historical context over the past century (give or take).
We encourage specifically (but not exclusively) contributions that:
* Investigate how the genre and practice of popular science have changed and varied over time in relation to broader transformations of the media and research landscapes in the 20th century and onwards.
* Explore the underlying ideological, conceptual and value-based assumptions that have been guiding popularisation activities in the past, as well as research about popular science. Empirical as well as theoretical and historiographical contributions are welcome.
* Specifically highlight the role of popularisation for all disciplines and research areas, including the humanities and social sciences.
* Take seriously the digital transformation of society and how it has altered conditions for popularisation overall.
* Problematise terms like “popularisation” and “popular science” and their relation to other concepts and practices, like mediated science, expository science, science journalism, knowledge circulation, science fiction, etc.
This special issue focuses on Sweden and the Nordic region in particular, but contributions investigating the history of popular science in other parts of the world are also welcome. Lychnos publishes articles in in Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and English.
The following types of contributions will be considered:
* Research paper (max 9500 words)
* Historiographical reflections (max 5000 words)
Time frame:
17 November 2023: Deadline for submitting abstracts.
1 December 2023: Confirmation of acceptance of abstracts.
31 March 2024: Deadline for submission of full manuscript. All manuscripts will go through a process of double-blind peer review. Manuscripts should be submitted using the journal website: www.tidskriftenlychnos.se<http://www.tidskriftenlychnos.se>
April–August 2024: Peer review and time for revision of manuscripts.
September–November 2024: Copy editing.
December 2024–January 2025: Publication, print and online.
Abstracts (about 300 words) as well as questions about this special issue can be sent to the special issue editors, Jenny Eklöf and Jonatan Samuelsson.
Jenny Eklöf, jenny.eklof(a)umu.se<mailto:jenny.eklof@umu.se> & Jonatan Samuelsson, jonatan.samuelsson(a)umu.se<mailto:jonatan.samuelsson@umu.se>
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Jenny Eklöf
Lektor i idéhistoria/ Senior lecturer in history of science and ideas
Institutionen för idé- och samhällsstudier/ Department of historical, philosophical and religious studies
Umeå universitet / Umeå University
SE-901 87 Umeå, Sweden
+46 (0)90 786 54 56
När du skickar e-post till Umeå universitet så innebär detta att Umeå universitet behandlar dina personuppgifter. För att läsa mer om hur detta går till, gå till www.umu.se/gdpr<http://www.umu.se/gdpr>
By sending an email to Umeå University, the University will need to process your personal data. For more information, please read www.umu.se/en/gdpr<http://www.umu.se/en/gdpr>
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,
Här kommer information om ämneshistoriografisk konferens från Jani Marjanen vid Helsingfors universitet.
trevlig helg
önskar
Henrik
Hi all,
The Conference of the Helsinki Centre for Intellectual History will take place during 15-17 December, 2025, at the University of Helsinki.
The topic of this year’s conference is In and Out of the Canon of Intellectual History. We encourage everyone within the Helsinki Centre for Intellectual History to submit papers or proposals for panels, and also circulate the message to your communities. The deadline for sending proposals is Thursday, 17 April, 2025.
More details about the conference can be found here: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/centre-for-intellectual-history/i…
You can use this form to submit proposals: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHvEpZe-v8pTCJR7rD8yvh6nlQBLoc9Lx…
We look forward to your participation. If you have any practical questions about the conference, please contact mengdi.zhang(a)helsinki.fi.
All the best,
Jani Marjanen (also on behalf of all the organizers)
Dr. Jani Marjanen
University Lecturer in Political History
P.O.Box 54 (Snellmaninkatu 14 A)
FIN-00014 University of Helsinki
Finland
Stockholms universitet lyser ut en doktorandanställning i idéhistoria. Sista ansökningsdag är den 15 april. Sprid till alla intresserade.
https://su.varbi.com/se/what:job/jobID:798396/where:4/
Victoria Fareld
Institutionen för kultur och estetik
Stockholms universitet
