Retreats

The Graduate School organizes one annual retreat for all PhD students where they can present draft chapters/articles for peer-review and in order to get advice from specialists in the field. The retreats are also open for supervisors. Specially invited guests will also be invited.

In addition, other retreats, such as writing retreats, are also organised.

The 2026 Spring Retreat 

7-10 June at Hotel Gässlingen in Skanör 

(Arrival on 7th in late afternoon, start with dinner, and departure after lunch on 10th)

The retreat will focus on different aspects of, plans for and fears of the future among individuals, communities, and countries. The keynotes will address among other things, rural futures in Japan, educational and migration aspirations among Chinese youth, and environmental futures in Southeast Asia. PhD students are encouraged to address issues related to futures in their work in progress, if applicable, and present their work. There will also be opportunities to discuss career challenges and receive advice and to have time for writing. Current PhD students enrolled in Swedish universities are eligible to apply, we may also welcome recent graduates and visiting PhD students if there are enough spots. Travel within Sweden, accommodation and meals at the retreat are funded by the graduate school. 

Confirmed keynotes are:

Postdoctoral fellow Tomas Cole, Stockholm University

Associate Professor Zachary M. Howlett, National University of Singapore

Professor Cornelia Reiher,  Freie Universität Berlin

Application deadline: 15 March

• To the application form