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Brussels Institute for Geopolitics @bigeurope.bsky.social · 6d

As Copenhagen's summit week concludes, disruptive #drone incursions set the tone and brought Moscow's hybrid war to #EUCO. We asked @rynning.bsky.social about the significance of the operation, how the continent should respond, and the view from #Denmark.

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SDU Arctic @sduarctic.bsky.social · 7d

New Job! Submit by Oct 8th - Postdoc med erfaring i epidemiologi og kendskab til folkesundhed i Arktis / Postdoc with experience in epidemiology and knowledge of public health in the Arctic- fa-eosd-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid... @sdu.dk @ddc-sdu.bsky.social @sdutek.bsky.social

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · 13d

Will #AcademicFreedom soon be a relic of the past?
Join the debate with this year's Honorary Doctors at @sdu.dk!
▪️30 Oct. from 15.00
▪️DIAS Auditorium, SDU Odense
▪️Sign up by 21 Oct. 👉 shorturl.at/v2Ohq

Flyer for a panel debate and reception hosted by the Danish Institute for Advanced Study titled 'Academic Freedom in Flux: Navigating Research, Responsibility, and Public Trust in Transformative Times'. The event features SDU’s 2025 Honorary Doctors and takes place on 30 October 2025 at the DIAS Auditorium, SDU Odense. The debate runs from 15:00 to 16:30, followed by a reception from 16:30 to 18:00. Logos of DIAS and SDU are included.

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Pieter Vanhuysse @pietervanhuysse.bsky.social · 24d

First weekend at the European Citizens Panel on #Intergenerational #Fairness as a Knowledge Committee member: answering citizen requests, and a nice view of Parc Leopold, where 19th century scientific Brussels intermingles with contemporary Euro-Brussels

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Digital Democracy Centre @ddc-sdu.bsky.social · 20d

Our incoming colleague @jolukito.bsky.social is welcomed by a *very* enthusiastic room, presenting her research agenda and the challenges of cross-platform data collection.
Welcome Jo! We are so happy to have you with us! 😊❤️

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · 19d

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · 27d

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · 27d

“Dare to disrupt!”💥
- Eske Willerslev

We had an absolute blast hosting Eske Willerslev yesterday at @sdu.dk for a powerful discussion on the *purpose* of research - and why curiosity, controversy, and disruption drive real progress. Lots of laughs, insights, and food for thought!

Black and white photo of Eske Willerslev mid-speech, wearing a hoodie and glasses. He gestures with one hand extended, captured in a dynamic moment during a lecture or presentation at DIAS. Background includes a plain wall and part of a whiteboard.

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Digital Democracy Centre @ddc-sdu.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌟A huge honor for our Centre Director Claes de Vreese, recipient of the Carlsberg Foundation's Research Prize 2025! 🤩🏆👏

Congratulations on behalf of all of us here at DDC Claes! This is so well deserved and we couldn't be prouder! 😊

Carlsbergfondet @carlsbergfondet.dk · Sep 3

✨ AI-professor @claesdevreese.bsky.social modtager #CFforskpris 2025 for sin omfattende og internationalt anerkendte forskningsindsats i den rolle, som algoritmer og kunstig intelligens spiller i demokratiske processer #dkforsk @ddc-sdu.bsky.social @sdu.dk

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · Aug 29

Complex challenges demand bold ideas. What could unfold if we let curiosity guide research?

Join us at DIAS for a keynote + panel with Eske Willerslev!
📅 10 Sept | 🕥 10:15–12:15 | 📍 DIAS Auditorium, SDU Odense
🔗 Sign up: shorturl.at/LtCMo
🎟️ Few seats left!

A black and white photograph of Eske Willerslev, world-renowned geneticist. Eske has short, slightly messy hair and is wearing a suit jacket. In the bottom right corner, there is a red rectangle with the name 'Eske Willerslev' written in white text.

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · Aug 21

A real get for DDC, SDU, and DIAS! ✨
We can’t wait to see what conversations and connections Jo Lukito will spark here at DIAS when she arrives in early 2026!

Digital Democracy Centre @ddc-sdu.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are thrilled to announce that Josephine (“Jo”) Lukito will join the DDC as Professor in Digital Communication and DIAS Chair!
@jolukito.bsky.social is a leading expert in the fields of political communication & computational methods, & will join us starting Feb 1, 2026.
Velkommen til DCC Jo! 🤗🎉

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Pieter Vanhuysse @pietervanhuysse.bsky.social · Aug 19

Glad to have been appointed as a member of the Knowledge Committee of the European Citizens' Panel on Intergenerational Fairness. We will be guiding 150 Europeans' input into EU Commissioner Micallef's developing strategy on intergenerational fairness
citizens.ec.europa.eu/concluded-on...

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · Jul 3

A gravitational pull from the upper echelons? 👑
DIAS Director Sten Rynning (@rynning.bsky.social) was spotted mere metres from the Dutch king at last week’s NATO Public Forum! From attracting top scholars to mingling with royalty, DIAS is clearly in orbit 🌍

#NATOPublicForum #StenAndTheKing

Indoor scene at the NATO Public Forum with attendees conversing in groups. DIAS Director Sten Rynning stands on the right, with the Dutch King standing a few metres away.

Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · Jun 25

Today, we wrapped up the semester in style at our annual summer gathering - with cold drinks, traditional Danish hotdogs ‘med det hele’, and great company 🌭🥂 ☀️

Thanks to everyone who showed up at the DIAS rooftop terrace to celebrate with us!

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · Jun 16

As populations age and life expectancy rises, governments are rethinking retirement policies - but what are the implications for intergenerational equity? 🤔

A must-see for anyone concerned with the future of ageing societies and the ethical questions we can no longer afford to ignore.

Pieter Vanhuysse @pietervanhuysse.bsky.social · May 30

Is it (un)fair to raise the pension age in greying societies?

I was interviewed by Adrian Finighan on @aljazeera.com TV's global business and economics program "Counting the Cost" (from min 21:30):
youtu.be/SkLFnrtvW5Y?...
@sdu.dk @sampol.bsky.social @populationeu.bsky.social @d-ias.bsky.social

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Sten Rynning @rynning.bsky.social · Jun 12

Probably the best bargain of the day: 75% OFF #NATO audio book: NATO: From Cold War to Ukraine, a History of the World's Most Powerful Alliance url:https://www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/765290/nato-from-cold-war-to-ukraine-a-history-of-the-worlds-most-powerful-alliance?refId=198628

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · Jun 11

Still "plenty of fish in the sea”? 🐟
Not here in Denmark. Nitrogen pollution and warming waters are driving marine life away. The Green Deal is a step forward, but are we ready to do what it takes to save our seas? 🌊

Thanks to Stiig Markager of @au.dk for an insightful talk today at DIAS.

A person presents in a lecture hall with a slide titled 'Chlorophyll conc.' showing a graph of chlorophyll levels in the Kattegat and Belt Sea from 1990 to 2015. The y-axis is labeled 'mg/m³ Chlorophyll.' Two banners on either side read 'D-IAS' with the slogan 'Be curious. Be playful. Be excellent.'

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · May 28

🚨 Last call! 🚨
Are you an early- or mid-career researcher at @sdu.dk ready to elevate your interdisciplinary scholarship? The DIAS Visiting Fellow Programme offers funding, community, and a full year of academic growth. Follow the link for further details.

🗓️ Apply by 1 June 2025
🔗 shorturl.at/fUa9K

A promotional flyer for the DIAS Visiting Fellow Programme 2025 at the Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS). It invites early-career researchers from all SDU faculties to apply by 1st June 2025. The flyer highlights benefits such as a 30,000 DKK collective funding stipend, weekly Society of Fellows meetings, and a full academic year of interdisciplinary activities from September 2025 to June 2026. The design includes bold text, a QR code for more information, and emphasizes themes of curiosity, playfulness, and excellence.

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · May 21

What are the implications of politicians swapping public office for corporate roles? Interestingly, this ‘revolving door’ might have political benefits for both the public and the private sector.

Thanks to @bcegerod.bsky.social of Copenhagen Business School for making us a little wiser 💡

A person presents in a lecture hall with a slide titled 'What's known, what's coming?' and 'What might we expect?', discussing research and expectations related to Denmark. A banner beside the presenter reads 'DIAS' with the phrases 'Be curious.', 'Be playful.', and 'Be excellent.'.

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · May 14

“Ideas matter. There will always be a battle of ideas - those ideas are powerhouses and the power of those ideas will overcome authoritarianism.”

- Joseph Stiglitz on academic freedom.

#StiglitzAtSDU

Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz sitting at a table. He is smiling.

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Digital Democracy Centre @ddc-sdu.bsky.social · May 14

Yesterday in the New York Times.
Today at SDU:
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz presenting his work on "The Road to Freedom" & how to keep democratic societies free and prosperous.

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · May 14

Joseph Stiglitz takes the stage at SDU to a full house - ready to challenge our views on economy and freedom.

#StiglitzAtSDU

Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · May 14

Bubbles and conversations flowing before the main event.

#StiglitzAtSDU

People at a reception at the University of Southern Denmark

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Sten Rynning @rynning.bsky.social · May 14

Busy day at @d-ias.bsky.social with Joseph Stiglitz. Here in the hands of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation. Open lecture at 2 pm… Maybe see you there?

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Danish Institute for Advanced Study @d-ias.bsky.social · May 14

Joseph Stiglitz has arrived at SDU! Currently having a chat and a bite to eat with affiliates from DIAS and Center for American Studies 🥐

@syddanskuni.bsky.social

Joseph Stiglitz sitting at a table with three professors from the University of Southern Denmark. They are having breakfast and coffee while talking.