The higher seminar in Political Science
At the higher seminar, the political scientists at Karlstad university discuss various research-related topics found within our discipline. The seminar series includes presentations by both Swedish and international scholars. We also discuss books and research papers. The seminar is open to all interested researchers and students. Welcome to our higher seminar!
Program, spring semester 2023
March 27, 13:15-15:00, 3C512
Pasco Kisic Merino presents his PhD thesis draft.
The draft is commented on by associate professor Ov Cristian Norocel from Lund university.
March 28, 10:00-12:00 , 3C512
Presentations by associate professor Ov Cristian Norocel and professor Catarina Kinnvall, both from Lund university. Christian’s presentation will be on the topic: Gendering Digital Far-Right Metapolitics: Theoretical Innovations and Methodological Challenges. Catarina’s presentation is on Populism, Ontological Insecurity and the Masculinization of Politics.
April 25, 13:15-14:00, 3C512
Hybrid seminar with professor David Karlsson from the School of Public Administration, Gothenburg University.
David’s presentation is on the topic: competition democracy in Swedish municipalities.
May 11, 17:00-17:45 , Monitorn City (located in downtown Karlstad) –
Hybrid seminar with professor Colin Koopman from the University of Oregon, USA. Colin will give a presentation on the topic: how we became our data.
May 23, 10:15-12:00, Minerva
Alesia Rudnik presents her PhD thesis draft.
The commentators on the draft are associate professor Cornelia Brantner and dr. David Scott.
May 23, 13:15-15:00, 3C512
Jasmin Lind presents ideas for her PhD thesis followed by a book presentation by professor Mikael Granberg and professor dr. Leigh Glover.
If you have any questions regarding the seminar, please contact David Olsson at david.olsson@kau.se