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Ecosystem and Earth-system modelling In their research, MERGE-members often utilise research infrastructure for ecosystem and earth-system modelling, some of which are partly financed by MERGE. Some examples of the most relevant research infrastructure that is available to our researchers are listed and described below.Dynamic global vegetation modelling using LPJ-GUESS (Lund-Potsdam-Jena General
https://www.merge.lu.se/research/infrastructure - 2025-07-09
Administrative supportThe MERGE administration is a strategic support for the board. We are also here to help MERGE members with all types of questions regarding your engagement in the research area. We offer support with everything from arranging an event to apply for funding.Research Coordinator, Paul Smith+46 46 2224072paul [dot] miller [at] nateko [dot] lu [dot] se (paul[dot]miller[at]nateko[d
https://www.merge.lu.se/merge-researchers/merge-support-functions - 2025-07-09
MERGE has, together with the SRA BECC, a stakeholder reference group. It consists of high-level experts, representing government authorities, branch organisations, companies and NGOs in areas of agriculture, forestry, nature conservation and climate change. The Stakeholder Reference Group convenes annually with the Boards of BECC and MERGE. As one basis for the choice of research problems address
https://www.merge.lu.se/modelling-regional-and-global-earth-system/stakeholder-reference-group - 2025-07-09
As a MERGE researcher you can receive help and support for activities that strengthen the environment and research. It can be funding or practical support with arranging events, writing a policy or science brief, stakeholder contacts etc. The allocation of MERGE resources is based on an annual budget decided by the board. Some specific decisions are taken by the board, in other cases the board all
https://www.merge.lu.se/merge-researchers/funding-instruments - 2025-07-09
This event is co-organized by the National Strategic Research Areas BECC and MERGE, together with the Thematic Collaboration Initiative LU Land. Status message Sorry...This form is closed to new submissions. Leave this field blank
https://www.merge.lu.se/form/registration-grand-seminar-ipcc-report-and-extreme-events-summer - 2025-07-09
Stakeholder interaction and outreach is an important aspect of MERGE – for advancing transdisciplinary research, for getting an understanding of the needs of the society, and also for reaching out, making sure that the gained knowledge is utilised outside academia. Below are examples of synthesis reports, policy briefs and books that MERGE research and researchers have contributed to.Reports Skoge
https://www.merge.lu.se/interaction-society - 2025-07-09
MERGE members are already booked at the venue and the cost is covered by MERGE. Please choose a possible train travel for coverage of group ticket. Status message Sorry...This form is closed to new submissions. Leave this field blank
https://www.merge.lu.se/form/registration-merge-annual-meeting-2021 - 2025-07-09
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- and more opportunities via NordIAS network Pufendorf IAS is part of NordIASThe Nordic Institutes of Advanced Study have formed the network NordIAS with the aim of increasing collaborations among the institutes. The Nordic Institutes of Advanced StudiesAarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), Aarhus University, Denmark (Visits possible from 3 March 2025 – 27 June 2005, and from 15 September 2
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/international-exchanges/nordias-visiting-fellowship-programme - 2025-07-09
ASG 2025 Large research infrastructures – for example ESS and MaxIV right here in Lund – are crucial for advanced research and thereby solving sustainability challenges facing humankind. But they also affect society in other ways. Large research facilities are important in the search for solutions to questions critical to our future in medicine, environment, and energy provision. In parallel, howe
ASG 2025 Storytelling surrounds us and we love it. We tell stories, we listen to them, and we study them and our interpretation of them. Photo: Rachel Claire/Pexels Storytelling plays an essential role in human society. It has been intensely studied throughout history, but with little interaction between academic disciplines. Telling stories and understanding them is a highly complex behavior that
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/storytelling-cell-society - 2025-07-09
ASG 2025 We are well acquainted with the need for open science, digitalisation of research outcomes and processes. There is also a growing emphasis on user-friendly platforms supporting cross-disciplinary collaborations. But artistic research data management (ARDM) has its own challenges – and opportunities. To manage and share data generated from artistic research is easier said than done. This A
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/creative-data-lab - 2025-07-09
ASG 2025 Agriculture in the 21st century faces multiple challenges. An ongoing war in Europe, climate change, a growing global population and changing diets are driving up the demand for food. Photo: Ismael Sanchez/Pexels The aim of this initiative is to create a multidisciplinary cooperation platform focused on agricultural risks for human health. This interdisciplinary project involves researche
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/agriculture-future-society-safety-and-health - 2025-07-09
A new programme for researchers wanting to turn interdisciplinary research ideas "into practice" What is Pufendorf Academy? Find out more about the programme and who is eligable for it. Which workshops? Eight workshops - all having to do with aspects on interdisciplinary research. Frequently asked questions... ... about Pufendorf Academy and their answers.
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/whats-going-pufendorf-ias/pufendorf-academy - 2025-07-09
Pufendorf Academy – a programme about interdisciplinarity "in practice" The Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies serves as an incubator for new interdisciplinary ideas and research areas, and we want to encourage more researchers at Lund University to engage in interdisciplinary research. In addition to our annual calls to start interdisciplinary groups here, we have now started the Pufendorf
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/whats-going-pufendorf-ias/pufendorf-academy/what-pufendorf-academy - 2025-07-09
- what are they about? When do they take place and who facilitates them? Starting in October, participants in the Pufendorf Academy will meet at the Pufendorf Institute (not hybrid) once a month to engage in workshops that have interdisciplinary research as a unifying common thread. Common to all the workshops is also that they will support the participants in solving actual problems that may aris
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/whats-going-pufendorf-ias/pufendorf-academy/workshops - 2025-07-09
- and their answers. Pufendorf Academy - the programme designed for researchers who want to learn interdisciplinary research "in practice" - will premiere during the academic year 2025/2026. We compiled questions we think you might ask yourself - and their answers. 8 workshops and 2 assignments... That's still quite a lot of working time. What's in it for me?A larger and broader network, insight i
ASG 2023-2024 The availability of affordable energy is deeply embedded in our way of life and in our everyday practice. A stable and cost-effective energy supply is crucial for modern society in sectors such as building, transport and industry. At the same time, energy use is also a major source of emissions which are detrimental for climate and the environment. These emissions must be reduced in
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/energy-crisis-impacts-households-industries-and-energy-transition - 2025-07-09
ASG 2023-2024 The past century has witnessed technological advancements ranging from heavy machinery to computers to AI and Internet of Things. These developments have brought considerable innovation to humanity, but also pose significant threats to human rights. This ASG focuses on digital innovations by exploring the linkages between digital innovation and emergent digital inequalities in relati
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/human-rights-digital-inequalities-and-social-consequences-ai - 2025-07-09
ASG 2023-2024 The creative arts are an important part of society with a large number of practitioners providing music, art and literature to society at large. A large number of theoretical models and perspectives developed to illuminate the creative process specifically address music and writing, many of which also inform artistic and pedagogical practice. This ASG aims to share, highlight, and fu
https://www.pi.lu.se/en/advanced-study-groups-0/artistic-and-educational-processes-music-and-literary-creation - 2025-07-09
