Advent seminar: what can the Nordic countries learn from the new Eastern Europe?
2025-11-14
Welcome to an afternoon of knowledge, perspectives and dialogue on the significance of Eastern Europe for the Nordic region – today and in the future.
This year’s advent seminar brings together researchers, experts, and representatives from research funding organizations to explore how we can understand a region characterized by change, complexity, and dynamism.
The program includes both research discussions and panel sessions that address the lessons the Nordic countries can learn from Eastern Europe, and how research and research funders can contribute to understanding a heterogeneous and dynamic region.
Speakers
The afternoon will feature, among others:
- Bert Sundström, former Russia correspondent for SVT
- Liza Jakobsson, Södertörn University
- Victoria Leukavets, Södertörn University
- Elzbieta Korolczuk, Södertörn University
Panel discussions will include:
- Katarina Bjelke, Swedish Research Council
- Kurt Bratteby, Swedish Institute
- Sara Packalén, The Foundation for Baltic and East European Studies
- Yuliya Yurchuk, Södertörn University
Practical Information
Date: 2 December 2025, 3:00–6:00 PM
Location: Östersjöstiftelsen, Slupskjulsvägen 10, 111 49 Stockholm
Registration
The deadline for registration is 25 November.
Seats are limited.
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