During two weeks in April, four visiting fellows have been staying at the Lund Centre for the History of Knowledge: Jona Garz (University of Zurich), Heikki Kokko (Tampere University), Kirsten Macfarlene (University of Oxford) and Pascale Siegrist (German Historical Institute in London). Together, we have discussed their exciting ongoing research and taken part in different…

Aalborg University celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. In connection with the jubilee, a new Danish book At bygge et universitet [eng. Building a University] tells the history about Aalborg University from the first visions until today, where the university is making  its mark both home and abroad. At bygge et universitet is written by…

Conference 19th– 20th September 2024, University of Turku, Finland. Historical research on experts and expertise has burgeoned during the past decades. This research has shown the need to consider how expert knowledge is made and given meanings, the polarisation of expertise, the regional and cultural differences in defining expertise, the social statuses of experts, as well…

In fierce competition, four researchers have been selected for LUCK’s International Fellowship Program in the History of Knowledge. They will stay with us for two weeks in April and present their interesting research (see below). Welcome to LUCK, Pascale, Heikki, Jona and Kirsten! Pacale Siegrist My name is Pascale Siegrist, I am a research fellow…