2024-12-04

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Late application spring semester 2025

Are you interested in studying one of our courses this spring but missed registering in time? Then there may still be a chance to make a late application.

2024-11-25

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

La PUCV recibió a Fanny Forsberg Lundell

La Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso recibió a Fanny Forsberg Lundell, quien presentó la conferencia «Adquisición de segundas lenguas en adultos: Teorías y estado actual de la cuestión».

2024-11-07

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Book donation from Chile's Embassy

Chilean Ambassador in Sweden, Tucapel Jiménez, Donates Books to NILAS Library

2024-11-06

Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German

New study on experiences and narratives of German-speaking migrants in Stockholm

The study explores how German-speaking migrants in Stockholm construct their identities through narratives.

History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page International Relations and Migration - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2024-11-01

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

L’érosion de l’influence française

Quel bilan tirer du XIXe Sommet de la Francophonie, qui s’est tenu début octobre en France, pour la première fois depuis 33 ans ? Malgré une union de façade des pays de l’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) réunis sous la bannière de la célébration de la langue française, cet événement a mis en lumière les tensions entre certains gouvernements africains et l’érosion de l’influence de Paris en Afrique.

Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-10-09

Centre for Canadian Studies

First Nations: 150 Years After Its Signing, What Legacy Does Treaty 4 Hold?

Land cessions between the Canadian government and various Indigenous communities have a long history. A major treaty, which has marked Canadian history in this area, celebrated its 150th anniversary on September 15.

History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page Law, Crime and Justice - Theme page

2024-10-09

Centre for Canadian Studies

Premières Nations : 150 ans après sa signature, quel héritage pour le traité 4 ?

Les cessations de territoires entre le gouvernement canadien et les différentes communautés autochtones ont une longue histoire. Un traité majeur, ayant marqué l’histoire canadienne en la matière, a souligné ses 150 ans le 15 septembre.

Culture and Media - Theme page History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page Law, Crime and Justice - Theme page

2024-10-04

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Pan-Africanism: Why Activist Kemi Seba’s Discourse Resonates

The Franco-Beninese activist Kemi Seba, leader of the NGO Urgences panafricanistes, has in recent years become an influential figure among young Africans, amidst a growing pan-Africanist movement.

Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page

2024-10-04

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Panafricanisme : pourquoi le discours de l'activiste Kemi Seba mobilise

L'activiste franco-béninois Kemi Seba, leader de l'ONG Urgences panafricainistes, est devenu ces dernières années un leader influent parmi les jeunes Africains, dans un contexte de panafricanisme croissant.

Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-09-12

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Open lecture at NILAS, ‘Climate Change and Water Challenges in Latin America’

On September 3rd, a seminar titled "Climate Change and Water Challenges in Latin America" was held at the library of the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies. The event addressed critical water issues in Latin America, such as the lack of infrastructure, insufficient support from the international community, and the risks involved in planning across the region.

Climate and Environment - Theme page Health and Living Conditions - Theme page Geology, Geography and Landscapes - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Oceans and Lakes - Theme page Social and economic sustainability - Theme page

2024-09-11

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Applications for Spring 2025 open 16 September!

Are you interested in studying one of our courses in the spring? The application round opens 16 September 2024 on universityadmissions.se. Apply by 15 October when the admission round closes.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-09-06

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

New Book Release: "Comparing the Place of Experts during the First Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic"

The editors of the book, Christophe Premat, Jean-Michel De Waele, and Michel Perottino, bring together contributions from researchers exploring how experts were mobilized to justify difficult political decisions.

Corona Research - Theme page Health and Living Conditions - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-08-28

Department of Slavic and Baltic Studies, Finnish, Dutch and German

Kristiina Savola defended her PhD thesis

Kristiina Savola, doctoral student in Finnish, defended her PhD thesis on 23 August 2024.

Culture and Media - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-08-19

Centre for Canadian Studies

Nouvel article de Christophe Premat dans The Conversation

La littérature autochtone francophone fait désormais partie du paysage culturel, au Québec et dans le mond

Culture and Media - Theme page History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page

2024-07-12

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Start of the Autumn Semester 2024

A warm welcome to the autumn semester 2024. Have you been admitted to one of our courses this autumn? Great! Please take your time to read the information below to get a successful start.

Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-06-24

The President of Chile visited Stockholm University

Research, sustainability and long-standing Swedish-Chilean relations were in focus during presidential visit.

2024-06-20

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Semana del Foro ACCESS 2024 – Enfoque en la Investigación y los Investigadores

Del 11 al 14 de junio, la Universidad de Estocolmo y el Real Instituto de Tecnología KTH organizaron el ACCESS Forum 2024. La colaboración bilateral en investigación y los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible de la Agenda 2030 fueron el enfoque de 13 grupos de investigación

International Relations and Migration - Theme page

2024-06-10

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

NILAS Library - Opening hours in summer

During summer the Nilas Library will be closed from the 21st of June until the 16th of August.

2024-06-04

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Bachelor Dissertations in Latin American Studies - Spring term 2024

Students in Latin American Studies presented their works

Gender and Equality - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2024-06-04

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Presentation and Defenses of Master Dissertations at NILAS

On May 31, 2024, the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies - NILAS, Stockholm University, hosted the presentations and defenses of Master dissertations in Latin American Studies (LAGLOBE – EMJMD and Master Program in Latin American Studies, SU).

History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page Gender and Equality - Theme page

2024-06-03

Centre for Canadian Studies

Award from the International Council for Canadian Studies

On May 29, the President of the "International Council for Canadian Studies", Jane Koustas, announced that Christophe Premat has received an award for his contribution to the development of Canadian Studies

Culture and Media - Theme page

2024-05-30

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Laura Álvarez López's interview in the Exhibition "African Languages That Shape Brazil"

Professor Laura Álvarez López's interview is featured in São Paulo's Museum of Portuguese Language Exhibition "African Languages That Shape Brazil"

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-05-21

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Marta Garbelli´s "Spika-fika/nailing"

Today, we celebrated the “nailing” of Marta Garbelli’s doctoral thesis. This tradition, known as “spikning” in Swedish, marks the formal announcement of a PhD candidate’s upcoming defense.

Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-05-17

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Best article published in 2023 in the "British Journal of Canadian Studies"

The new prize for the best article published in the British Journal of Canadian Studies in 2023 (Volume 35, issue 2) has been awarded to Christophe Premat for his article published in “Thinking a Decolonial Ontology from Natasha Kanapé Fontaine's Assi Manifesto”

Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-05-13

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Laura Álvarez López Discusses the Linguistic Practices of "Pretos Velhos" in Brazil

The Brazilian educational portal, Brasil Escola, recently interviewed Laura Álvarez López, who has studied the unique linguistic expressions of "Pretos Velhos" (Old Black Slaves).

Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-04-26

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

International Book Day: NILAS receives book donations from GRULAC Embassies in Sweden

On April 23, 2024, on the occasion of the International Book Day, Embassies to Sweden of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries -GRULAC, made an important donation of books to the library of the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies - NILAS, Stockholm University

2024-04-17

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Students’ working environment and equal terms

At Stockholm University, there is zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and abusive discrimination. Students and staff must treat each other in a respectful manner.

2024-04-17

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

The visit of the Italian ambassador

In order to strengthen the scientific contacts between Stockholm University and Italy, a delegation from the Italian embassy was invited to the University together with researchers from various departments at Stockholm University. The visit was held at the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies library

International Relations and Migration - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-04-12

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Participation of Hungarian guest teacher at NILAS’ course "Latin America in a Global World"

Last week, the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies - NILAS, Stockholm University, we received an Erasmus guest scholar, Dr. Mónika Szente-Varga, Ass. Prof. at the Faculty of Military Science and Officer Training at the Department of International Security Studies at the Ludovika University of Public Service, in Hungary.

International Relations and Migration - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page

2024-03-20

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Brian Mulroney should be recognized for increasing the impact of the Francophonie

For Mulroney, Canada’s participation in the first Francophonie summit symbolized global recognition of the country’s multiculturalism.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-03-20

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Brian Mulroney a été l’artisan d’une réconciliation entre le Canada et la Francophonie

Pour Mulroney, la présence du Canada lors du premier sommet de la Francophonie représentait une reconnaissance mondiale du multiculturalisme qui caractérise le pays.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2024-03-11

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Último volumen de la revista PRAGMÁTICA SOCIOCULTURAL (11:2)

El último volumen de la revista PRAGMÁTICA SOCIOCULTURAL (11:2) incluye cuatro artículos de variada temática y tipos de discurso en diferentes variedades del español

2024-02-16

Centre for Canadian Studies

New book on Canadian Studies from Nordic and Baltic perspectives

A new book on Canadian studies has been published on Canadian Studies from Nordic and Baltic perspectives. This first book on this issue has been funded by a Nordplus project and will be the course material for the summer course on Canadian studies.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-12-22

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Michele Colombo a Rai News

Michele Colombo è stato intervistato a Mattina 24 su Rai News a proposito della festa di santa Lucia in Svezia.

Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page

2023-12-12

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Ridley Scott’s "Napoleon" is a meditation on the madness of power

This is a review from Christophe Premat, Associate Professor in French Studies (cultural studies) at Stockholm University, published in "The Conversation" on the last Movie of Ridley Scott

Culture and Media - Theme page

2023-12-01

Centre for Canadian Studies

Annual report of the Centre for Canadian Studies (2023)

This document is a summary of the activities of the Centre for Canadian Studies for the year 2023. The Centre is administrated by a board of five members who meet three times a year.

Culture and Media - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-11-30

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

New opening hours for the Latin American Library starting week 49

Now open between 10:00 and 16.00 Monday to Thursday

Culture and Media - Theme page

2023-11-27

Centre for Canadian Studies

Uses of the expression “Canadian model” in the French-language press

The Centre for Canadian Studies is pleased to announce the publication of Christophe Premat's article "Les usages du modèle canadien dans la presse francophone" in volume 60 of the “International Journal of Canadian Studies”.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-11-24

Centre for Canadian Studies

Decoloniality and First Nations literature: Natasha Kanapé Fontaine's "Assi Manifesto"

The Centre for Canadian Studies is pleased to see a research article published by Christophe Premat in volume 35 of the “British Journal of Canadian Studies”

Culture and Media - Theme page History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-11-10

Temporary way to log in to Ladok starting in the New Year

As of 1 January 2024, you must temporarily log in to Ladok in a different way than you normally do. Instead of using your regular university account, you must use eduID or your account on antagning.se. 

2023-11-09

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Alice Duhan, Romklass, awarded Swedish Research Council grant

Alice Duhan, currently postdoctoral research fellow at Romklass, has been awarded research funding from the Swedish Research Council in the annual call for humanities and social sciences. Her three-year project, "Translingual Writing post-1945 and the Multilingual Spaces of French Fiction", examines literary texts written by second language authors in French and asks how this literature can contribute to a re-reading of recent French literary history from the vantage point of multilingualism.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-09-18

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Angolan writer José Eduardo Agualusa visits Sweden with Camões I.P. support

Program with Angolan writer José Eduardo Agualusa, both in The Gothenburg Book Fair (the 29th of September) and in Stockholm (1st of October), as part of the cultural activities plan of the Embassy of Portugal/leitorado Camões I.P. in Sweden (at Stockholm University) with the support of Camões I.P.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-08-29

“The global perspective has a connection to my life”

Andrés Rivarola Puntigliano is professor in Latin American studies at the Department of Romance Studies and Classics. He is one of Stockholm University’s new professors who will be installed at a ceremony in the Stockholm City Hall on September 29.

International Relations and Migration - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page

2023-08-23

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

New book: "Le transfert des littératures francophones en(tre) périphérie"

This book examines the dynamics of circulation between Francophone literary areas and the Swedish cultural landscape.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-07-03

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

New article about the Nordic countries and Latin America

The article (in spanish) deals with issues related to economic and geopolitical relations between European Union, the Nordic countries and Latin America.

Economy and Society - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2023-04-21

Centre for Canadian Studies

The international contexts of women’s film cultures during the 1970s

Are you interested in the contexts of women’s film cultures in Sweden and Canada? You have a unique opportunity to do that by taking part in a film screening and a workshop on this topic.

Culture and Media - Theme page

2023-03-17

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

2nd EU-LAC Forum of Journalists

The EU-LAC Foundation, with the support of the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies of the Stockholm University and the Instituto Prensa y Sociedad, will organise the II EU-LAC Forum of Journalists with media workers from the European Union, Latin America and the Caribbean.

2023-03-03

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Great participation in the Student Day event at NILAS

Many students, organisations and embassies attended the Student Day at NILAS (Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies)

2023-02-07

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Linnea Kjellsson participa en el seminario “Clase obrera, narrativa y trabajo”

Seminario 4 (online): Miércoles 8 de febrero, 12:00 - 14:00. - “La literatura obrera es ´mala` literatura” moderado por Ángela Martínez Fernández.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2023-01-25

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

New article on Post-Anthropocentric Cinema and Environmental Histories in Latin America

The article was developed at the library of the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies and at the offices at ROMKLASS when Castro and Selgas held the Serie the Cine Latinoamericano just before the outbreak of the pandemics.

Climate and Environment - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page

2022-12-21

Centre for Canadian Studies

Annual report of the Centre for Canadian Studies (2022)

This document is a summary of the activities of the Centre for Canadian Studies for the year 2022. The Centre is administrated by a board of five members who meet three times a year.

History, Archeology and Cultural Heritage - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2022-12-20

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Andres Rivarola keynote speaker at the seminar "Pensamiento geopolítico de B. Quagliotti de Bellis"

The seminar was co-organized with Dr. Diego Hernandez Nilson from Universidad de la Republica in Uruguay.

Economy and Society - Theme page

2022-12-12

Nobel Prize laureate Annie Ernaux visited Stockholm University

Literature laureate Annie Ernaux visited Stockholm University on Friday to meet students and researchers. She candidly answered questions from the visitors who, among other things, wondered if she thinks we can escape our heritage and asked for her view of society's harsh treatment of the elderly. The conversation can be viewed digitally in French and Swedish in this article.

Culture and Media - Theme page Language, Literature and Culture - Theme page

2022-12-07

Nobel laureates lecture at Stockholm University

18 Nobel laureates visit Stockholm University during this year's Nobel Week. Listen to this year's Nobel laureates in the Aula Magna on Thursday December 8 at KVA's official Nobel lectures.

2022-12-01

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Cuando el paraíso era una canción: La memoria del alambrede Bárbara Blasco - Javier García Rodríguez

El ciclo de conferencias «El puzle de los márgenes literarios» está organizado conjuntamente por la Universidad de Salamanca y la Universidad de Estocolmo a través del proyecto de investigación "Exocanónicos: márgenes y descentramiento en la literatura en español del siglo XXI"

Culture and Media - Theme page

2022-11-22

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Ciclo de seminarios: Clase obrera, narrativa y trabajo

La doctora en literaturas hispánicas Linnea Kjellsson participa en el ciclo de seminarios sobre “Clase obrera, narrativa y trabajo” (25 de noviembre de 2022 – 5 de marzo 2023)

Culture and Media - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2022-11-09

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

The puzzle of literary margins

A series of keynote speakers from Spanish and Latin American Studies will discuss in this series of online lectures key questions regarding the most contemporary authors, genres and works. First lecture: 10th Nov. at 4pm. Full information in Spanish and free registration below

Culture and Media - Theme page

2022-10-31

ACCESS Forum 2022

Preparatory meeting with Stockholm Univesity's research delegation at the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies (NILAS), October 26, 2022

2022-10-28

Workshop between SIDA’s unit for Latin America and the Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

During this meeting SIDA presented its structure and work areas and NILAS’ staff and affiliated researchers presented their ongoing research projects on Latin America

International Relations and Migration - Theme page Health and Living Conditions - Theme page Gender and Equality - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2022-10-21

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Launching of the Colombian Truth Commission’s final report in Sweden

Professor in Latin American Studies Andrés Rivarola was moderator at event in the Swedish Parliament

Gender and Equality - Theme page Society, Democracy and Welfare - Theme page

2022-10-13

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Study the Master programme in Latin American Studies, Autumn 2023!

Join us at the Virtual Masters Fair and find out more!

Culture and Media - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page

2022-10-03

Centre for Canadian Studies

Conference by the Swedish Association for American Studies (SAAS) - 6-7 october 2022, Örebro

Under the eleventh Biennial Conference of the SAAS, the head of the Centre for Canadian Studies will take part in a panel devoted to American and Canadian studies

2022-09-22

Centre for Canadian Studies

”How Others See Canada: Perspectives from the Neighbours” - online collaborative student conference

The Centre for Canadian Studies (CCS ) takes part in an online collaborative student conference on the 24th of September

Culture and Media - Theme page International Relations and Migration - Theme page

2022-09-05

Centre for Canadian Studies

New fellowships for Canada

The Sweden American Foundation announces fellowships that can be used for a research stay in Canada.

2022-05-25

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Student Office Closed May 26-27

The Student Office at the Department of Romance Studies and Classics is out of office between May 26-27 due to a public holiday.

2022-05-24

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

Workshop: Geopolitics, climate change and the search for justice:

The workshop’s aim was to facilitate the sharing of ideas about sustainability and justice related to energy use in a new geopolitical context. Its purpose was to contribute to further academic, economic and political engagement between Latin America and the Nordic countries. Oslo, May 9, 2022.

Climate and Environment - Theme page Economy and Society - Theme page International Relations and Migration - Theme page

2022-05-24

Nordic Institute of Latin American Studies

NILAS at the European Meeting for Research Centers on Latin American and the Caribbean

Thaïs Machado-Borges represented NILAS at the meeting of Research Centres and Study Associations based in Europe dedicated to the analysis of Latin America and the Caribbean and the Bi-regional Relations between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean.

International Relations and Migration - Theme page

2022-05-04

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Call for papers for the Nordic Journal of Francophone Studies and the Centre for Canadian Studies

Special issue on « Indigenous Women Writers in Contemporary French-Canadian Literature » - Deadline for the abstracts – 15 May 2022

2022-05-02

Centre for Canadian Studies

Annual report of the Centre for Canadian Studies (2021)

This document is a summary of the activities of the Centre for Canadian Studies for the year 2021. The Centre is administrated by a board of five members who meet three times a year.

2022-04-22

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Exploring the Secret of the Earth: Oil, Modernization, and Culture in 20th century Venezuela

Dr. Gianfranco Selgas will give a lecture (in Spanish) for students and researchers at Ghent University

Culture and Media - Theme page

2022-02-25

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Culture, French travel and European mobilities

Explore the contribution of French and European travel travelogues to the cultural understanding of foreign people and lands

2022-02-22

Department of Culture and Aesthetics

Carin Franzén writes about ecological awareness

Carin Franzén, Professor of Literature, has written the article "Reading Loops with Boccaccio, Freud and Morton".

Art and Culture - Theme page Culture and Media - Theme page

2021-10-08

Department of Romance Studies and Classics

Conferment ceremony of the LAGLOBE programme

The first conferment ceremony of the Master's Degrees of the LAGLOBE (Latin America and Europe in a Global World) programme was held at Université Sorbonne