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TEMA - Department of Thematic Studies
TEMA - The Department of Thematic Studies provides a unique institutional framework committed in its pursuit of interdisciplinary research to be of vital social and environmental importance in thematic fields of knowledge between and beyond disciplinary boundaries. We act as an interface helping to meld research excellence with educational pursuits, actively involving other societal and stakeholder interests. We foster our students and junior researchers with the capacity to become experts through creative and synergetic thinking at the frontiers of scientific and societal development.
Said about Tema
“The faculty competence was excellent and helpful for different approaches and disciplines which enriched my research. The challenge was to find time to reflect and “digest” all the inputs and to research and write more.” Visiting Researcher 2010
“I would also like to mark a very supportive, encouraging and often almost informal atmosphere at Tema, which contributes to a comfortable social climate and a constructive dialog.” Visiting Researcher 2010
“High quality work and discussions—most productive and enjoyable.” Visiting Researcher 2010
“During my stay I gave a range of seminars, informal talks and conference papers and felt there was a high level of engagement in each area. More importantly, the grad and post grad students with whom I was in contact were very comfortable in taking an active part in mixed level events—even in areas beyond there own immediate research interests.” Visiting Researcher 2010
“I not only did what I had planned, but have developed several collaborative projects with other fellows.” Visiting Researcher 2010
”I very much appreciated the ability to spend time with so many productive scholars. The mix of generations made the conversations vibrant. I made at least one new lifelong friend, and developed several collegial connections! Thank you!” Visiting Researcher 2010
“I congratulate TEMA for the stimulating and congenial environment for scholarship.” Visiting Researcher 2010
“I congratulate TEMA for the stimulating and congenial environment for scholarship.” Visiting Researcher 2010
“I found Tema to be a very congenial place for a visiting scholar. Faculty, doctoral students, and staff were friendly and very welcoming and supportive.” Visiting Researcher 2010
“I worked in Tema Genus but met others from the wider research community and felt there was a very positive intellectual ambience throughout. In Tema Genus the goal of interdisciplinarity was broadly achieved and provided some intriguing encounters. I felt it was a source of real intellectual strength.” Visiting Researcher 2010
Units
Child Studies is an interdisciplinary research unit focusing on issues regarding children, childhood and family in history and society.
Education in Child Studies
Gender Studies is an inter- and transdisciplinary research unit focusing on issues regarding gender in history and society.
Education in Gender Studies
Technology and Social Change is an interdisciplinary research unit focusing on how social actors create and exploit technology, and how technical change is woven together with the economy in history and society. Education in Tema T
Water and Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary research unit focusing on issues regarding water supply, sustainable development, climate change and food in history and society.
Education in Tema W
Head of department
After almost 10 years in other parts of LiU, it feels great to be back at Tema – where I once started my academic career. The Department has a record of great development over the last few years, when most curves have pointed in the right direction. Ambitious work by competent and committed employees as well as dedicated management are reasons behind this development. My predecessor, Anne-Li Lindgren, has done a great job as Head of the department. My ambition is to maintain and reinforce the qualities and special features of the Tema concept. Keys to success are creativity, intellectual pluralism and courage to think in new directions. The need for socially relevant research and education grounded in cross-and multi-disciplinary perspectives is just as great today as when Tema was formed in the early 1980s. The quest for innovation and excellence that characterize the activities at Tema also requires active collaboration – within the department, with other parts of LiU and, not least, with international actors. However, successful research and education also demand confident and motivated employees. Therefore, development of research and teaching must go hand in hand with development of Tema as organisation and workplace. I am looking forward to an exciting new year and would like to thank the Department for giving me the opportunity to lead the activities. /Roger Klinth, Head of the Department
News/Events & Calendar
23 May 13-15 HÖGRE SEMINARIUM Tema T
Vololona Rebeharisoa, professor Mines Paris
Lethe
23 May 13.15-15 Tema G: seminar
Dr. Charlotte Kroløkke, Syddansk Universitet, Denmark.
"Reproductive imaginations: "Mediterraneanizing" the new Nordic citizen".
Asklepios
24 May 10-12 Installationsföreläsning, Roger Pielke
Temcas
24 maj Dissertation
Monica Obreja, Tema G Technology and sexual difference
Opponent Seniorforsker Dr Cathrine Egeland, Arbeidsforskningsinstitutet, Oslo
Tid och lokal Kl. 13:15, TEMCAS, Tema-huset, Campus Valla
25-26 May Entanglements of New Materialisms
- The Posthumanities
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 6th
Please register toMagdalena Górska
Participation at the conference is free of charge.
For more information about the conference
Annual Report 2010
Administration
Prefekt:
Roger Klinth
roger.klinth@liu.se
Phone: +46 13 28 18 55
Proprefekt:
Kajsa Ellegård
kajsa.ellegard@liu.se
Björn-Ola Linnér
bjorn-ola.linner@liu.se
Adm. chef: Anne-Li Silberk
anne-li.silberk@liu.se
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