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Marie Sandberg is an Associate Professor in the Promotion Programme at the Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and participates in HUM:Global initiatives focused on interdisciplinary global studies. Her research emphasizes ethnological analyses of migration, borders, and refugee policies, particularly exploring temporal governance, state-civil society interactions, and the paradoxes of welfare-state frameworks. Her work examines the everyday practices of refugees and volunteers in contexts of temporary protection status, as well as the ethical challenges in digital migration studies. She contributes to debates on deterrence policies, repatriation agendas, and the precarity of academic labor. Sandberg’s research methodologies often combine ethnography with critical analysis of policy frameworks. Key Research Themes: Refugee temporariness, border studies, humanitarianism, and academic precarity Professional Roles: Member of the Professional Project Group (PPG) in HUM:Global, coordinating interdisciplinary projects Geographic Focus: Europe, with emphasis on Denmark, Poland, and Germany Recent publications highlight her focus on the interplay between state policies and grassroots efforts, as well as the temporal dimensions of displacement. She has co-edited special issues on migration and authored studies on volunteerism in refugee relief work.

• Ethnology
• Migration Studies
• Refugee Studies
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Karen Bek-Pedersen is a Part-time Lecturer at the Department of Scandinavian Studies, School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University. Her research focuses on Norse mythology, pre-Christian Nordic religion, ritual practices, and cultural anthropology. She is affiliated with the 'Forskningsenhed for europæisk middelalder' (Research Unit for European Medieval Studies) as a network member. Her publications explore topics such as mythological interpretation, ritual symbolism, and historical analysis of Nordic deities and legends. Notable works include studies on sorcery in medieval literature, symbolic animal representations in Norse myths, and the intersection of kingship and land in pre-Christian narratives. Selected Awards: N/A Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising roles listed. Labs/Teams: Active member of the European Medieval Studies research network.

• Norse Mythology
• Pre-Christian Religions
• Scandinavian Studies
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Carsten Hjort Lange is a Professor in the Department of Politics and Society at Aalborg University, Denmark. He specializes in Roman history, focusing on civil war, political/military history, and ancient historiography. His work extends to comparative studies of the American Civil War and contemporary US politics. He co-edits Brill's Historiography of Rome and Its Empire and De Gruyter's Studies in Ancient Civil War . Lange has authored three monographs, including From Hannibal to Sulla: The Birth of Civil War in Republican Rome (2024). He holds editorial roles for multiple journals and participates in international research networks like PortCityFutures. His awards include the 2017 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award and Teacher of the Year accolades in 2021 and 2022. Education: Ph.d. in Classics/History. Research Interests: Late Roman Republic, civil war dynamics, Cassius Dio's historiography, naval history, and conceptual history. Key areas include stasis theory, Augustan propaganda, and the intersection of ancient and modern political conflict. Publications & Projects: Over 100 peer-reviewed outputs, including monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles. Active in projects such as Responses to Imperialism in Roman Historical Writing and International/European Network on Roman Republican History . Awards: Recognized for academic contributions and teaching excellence, including the prestigious Choice Award and two consecutive Teacher of the Year prizes. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to Danish media, analyzing parallels between ancient and modern political crises (e.g., Trump's presidency compared to Augustus).

• Roman History
• Civil War
• Political History
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Lars Boje Mortensen is a Professor at the Department of Culture and Language, University of Southern Denmark. His work spans Latin literature, Nordic medieval studies, and the history of textual heritage, with a particular focus on classical reception in medieval Europe and the transformation of cultural knowledge through manuscript studies. Key Research Areas: Latin literature; Nordic medieval literature; Cultural heritage; Manuscript transmission; Historical periodization; Digital humanities applications Awards: Recipient of Dronning Margrethes Romerske Pris (2016), Fyns Stifttidendes Forskerpris (2014), Jarl Gallén Prize (2013), and Københavns Universitets guldmedalje (1985) His recent publications emphasize book historical perspectives, comparative analysis of medieval literatures, and the materiality of textual traditions. He co-edited A Companion to Saxo Grammaticus (2024), exploring Denmark's national epic through cross-cultural lenses. Active in public humanities, Mortensen contributes to the Mægtige Middelalder podcast, challenging traditional period labels like 'Middle Ages' in episodes such as Hvornår er middelalderen? (2025). His projects include CODICUM (2025-2031), examining medieval book networks, and AntCom (2023-2026), bridging classical heritage with modern citizen humanities.

• Latin literature
• Nordic medieval literature
• History of historiography
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Sabrina Ebbersmeyer is a Professor of Philosophy and Head of the Philosophy Section at the Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen. She specializes in Renaissance and modern philosophy with a focus on feminist history of philosophy, women philosophers, and emotion theory. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary philosophical concerns about gender and knowledge production. Professor Ebbersmeyer's educational background includes: Postdoctoral thesis (Habilitation) in Philosophy, LMU Munich (2008) PhD (Dr. phil.) in Philosophy, Hildesheim University (1999) Diploma in Cultural and Educational Studies, Hildesheim University (1993) Her research primarily focuses on Renaissance and modern philosophy, with special interest in the philosophy of mind regarding emotions and cognition (examining thinkers from Plato and Aristotle through Ficino, Telesio, Descartes, Elizabeth of Bohemia, and Leibniz). She has made significant contributions to recovering women philosophers' works, particularly Christine de Pizan, Isotta Nogarola, Arcangela Tarabotti, Birgitte Thott, and Elizabeth of Bohemia. Currently, she researches female intellectuals in the Enlightenment, Birgitte Thott's moral philosophy, and the feminist potential of Stoic thought. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on recovering women's philosophical contributions within the European intellectual tradition. The articles demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining history of philosophy, gender studies, and intellectual history. A significant trend is the examination of how women philosophers engaged with classical traditions while developing original thought, particularly in emotion theory and moral philosophy. Her work shows how these historical insights can inform contemporary philosophical discussions about gender, knowledge, and rationality. Scientific awards: Einar Hansen's Research Foundation: Prize for Outstanding Humanistic Research (2023) Professor Ebbersmeyer leads two major research projects: "Women in the Nordic Enlightenment (WHENCE)" funded by the European Research Council (2024-2028), and "How to be Happy in Times of Turmoil?" funded by the Augustinus Foundation (2023-2024). She has established the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Women in the History of Philosophy (INSPIRE) and co-founded the CEMES research group "Thinking the European Republic of Letters." She also directs the Women-mentoring-women-in-philosophy program for female employees and students in philosophy. She serves on the scientific committee of "Rivista di storia della filosofia" (2018-) and the international advisory board of "Rivista di filosofia" (2023-2028). Previously, she served as president of the European Society for Early Modern Philosophy (2019-2022) and was a member of the board of the Network for Women and Non-Binary in Philosophy (2017-2019).

• Renaissance Philosophy
• Modern Philosophy
• Feminist History of Philosophy
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Stefan Iversen is Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Culture, Aarhus University, where he also serves as Director of the PhD programme for Art, Literature and Cultural Studies. His academic work bridges literary studies, rhetoric, and digital media, focusing on the evolving role of narratives in contemporary society. His research centers on narrative theory, rhetorical analysis, and the cultural implications of digital media. Key areas include fictionality , metanoic reflexivity , visual and multimodal rhetoric , political discourse , and cultural memory . He investigates how narratives shape identity, public debate, and democratic processes, especially in digital environments involving memes, AI-generated content, and campaign rhetoric. The trends across his recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with narrative disruption in politics, quantified storytelling on social media, and the theoretical foundations of fictionality. His work integrates literary theory with communication studies and digital humanities, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to modern narrative forms. Aarhus University PhD Prize for 2008 He has supervised over 80 master’s theses and currently advises three PhD students in rhetorical studies. He teaches in the Rhetoric, Scandinavian Studies, and Humanistic Conflict Studies programs, and leads the international Summer Course in Narrative Studies. He is also a member of the national examination corps for Danish and Rhetoric. Stefan Iversen is actively involved in major research projects including the Center for Fictionality Studies , Humanistiske Konfliktstudier , and Globalisering og Kulturel Identitet , which reflect his commitment to interdisciplinary humanistic inquiry into contemporary societal challenges.

• Narrative Theory
• Rhetoric
• Digital Media
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Genevieve Liveley is a Professor of Classics at the University of Bristol and Director of the Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS). She holds a Turing Fellowship at The Alan Turing Institute (2024–present) and previously served from 2018–2023. Her research focuses on narratives, AI ethics, cyber security, and futures thinking, co-founding FLiNT (Futures Literacy through Narrative). She earned her Ph.D. from Bristol and has supervised doctoral projects on time/space, narrative silence, and Frankenstein studies. Education: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Bristol) Research Interests: Narratology, AI’s sociotechnical impacts, classical traditions, chaos theory, and temporal studies. Her work bridges ancient narratives with modern tech discourse, emphasizing ethical implications of AI and cyber security narratives. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for the £2M+ Equitable Privacy (2022–2026) and co-investigator in the ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures (2022–2027). Projects address privacy, AI governance, and societal futures. Awards: 2009 University Teaching Award, 2015 BoB Lecturer, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Labs/Teams: RISCS (cyber security narratives), FLiNT (futures literacy), and the EPSRC Cyber Security CDT supervision team.

• Narratology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
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Jørn Boisen is an Associate Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Copenhagen, specializing in French literature, intellectual history, and European cultural studies. He has held leadership positions including Head of Department at both the University of Copenhagen (2013-2019) and the University of South-Eastern Norway (2019-2023). Boisen holds a Docteur d'université from Université Michel de Montaigne, Bordeaux III (1995) and a PhD from Odense University (1993). His educational background includes studies in French, Spanish, and literature across Denmark, France, and Norway. His research focuses on the making of the European mind, French politics, contemporary French literature, comparative literature, history of the novel, the novel and philosophy, European and French cultural studies, history of mentalities, and Latin American literature. Boisen has written extensively on authors including Romain Gary, Milan Kundera, and Albert Camus, with particular attention to philosophical dimensions of literature and questions of truth, memory, and identity. His recent scholarly output demonstrates a consistent engagement with 20th century European literature, particularly Czech and French works, while also addressing contemporary political issues in France and Europe. His publications span literary criticism, philosophical analysis, and cultural commentary, often bridging academic scholarship with public intellectual discourse. Carlsbergs scholarstipendium (1988) Gold medal from the University of Odense (1990) Le prix de l'association internationale des études françaises (2002) Chevalier de l'ordre des palmes académiques (2007) Boisen serves as a journalist for Weekendavisen and has held editorial positions including Literary Editor-in-Chief of Revue Romane (2002-2015). He coordinates international research networks including 'Societies of forgetting' and participates in numerous academic associations such as AIEF and MLA. His professional activities extend beyond academia to include cultural commentary in Danish media and consulting for major publishers like Gyldendal and Hachette.

• 20th century French literature
• literary theory
• philosophy
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Lisbeth Verstraete-Hansen is an Associate Professor at the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), where she also serves as Head of Department since 2021. Previously, she held roles at Copenhagen Business School (2009-14) and UCPH (2002-06). Her research focuses on French and Francophone literature , literary history , and transnational cultural transfer , particularly in the context of language policy and Danish-French intercultural relations . Ph.D. in French (Francophone Belgian) Literature (University of Copenhagen, 2002) DEA in Comparative Literature (Université Lille III, France, 1995) MA in French Studies (University of Copenhagen, 1992) Her recent work examines the international circulation of Francophone literatures and translation studies , with a focus on paratextual representation and language ideologies in higher education . She has published extensively in journals like Meta: Translators' Journal and French Studies in Southern Africa . Notable awards include Einar Hansens Legat for Fremstående Humanistisk Forskning and Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques . She has led initiatives on parallel language use and participated in international conferences on linguistic policy and postcolonial studies .

• French-language literature
• Literary history
• Sociology of Literature
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Henrik Blicher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Humanities, holding a permanent position since 2001. His academic career includes significant administrative roles such as Head of Studies (2009-2014) and Director of common lectures in Literary History, alongside extensive national and international scholarly collaborations. His educational background features an MA (1991) and PhD (1997) in Nordic Literature from the University of Copenhagen, with doctoral research centered on Schack von Staffeldt's critical edition. His research spans literary history from 1600-1900, specializing in Nordic Baroque, Romanticism, and Enlightenment literature through book history, philology, and textual scholarship approaches. Blicher's recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on 18th-century Danish prose, metafiction, and sensibility, particularly through Jens Baggesen's works and Scandinavian Enlightenment literature. His scholarship consistently bridges philological precision with literary contextualization, examining stylistic elements and rhetorical structures across Nordic-Italian cultural exchanges and Romantic drama. Key recognition includes: Jens Baggesen-prisen (2014) His academic service encompasses PhD committee participation (e.g., Alexander Conroy's 2024 defense), editorial work for Danske Studier, and leadership in major projects like The Continuation of Labyrinten (DSL-funded digital edition of Baggesen's diaries). He actively contributes to international networks including Romanhaftwerden (Zurich) and ISECS. Blicher's collaborative ecosystem includes digitization initiatives with Karin Hoff (Kiel), sensibility workshops with Anna Sandberg and Juliane Engelhardt, and participation in EU-level projects on Scandinavian Enlightenment literature, reflecting his integrated approach to textual scholarship and literary history.

• Literary History
• Book History
• Philology
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Alessandro Gori is an Associate Professor at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on Islamic literary traditions in the Horn of Africa, classical and modern Arabic literature, Islamic manuscripts, and African cultural heritage. Specializes in Islamic manuscript cultures across Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Yemen Principal Investigator for ERC-funded project Islam in the Horn of Africa (2013-2018) Coordinator in COST Action 18129 on Mediterranean Islamic legacies Research Interests: Gori examines textual connections between Islamic and Christian traditions in the Horn of Africa, with particular emphasis on Qur'anic transmission mechanisms and multi-text manuscript structures. His work bridges historical linguistics, paleography, and interfaith dialogue studies. Publications: Recent works analyze Ethiopian zoological lists in Arabic, spiritual genealogies connecting Yemen and Africa, and manuscript-based knowledge networks across maritime boundaries. His research involves comparative approaches to Islamic legal texts and Sufi mystical traditions. Scientific Contributions: European Research Council Advanced Grant (2013-2018) Extensive publications on Islamic manuscript cultures in Africa Editorial leadership in Africana Ambrosiana series Academic Activities: Gori maintains active engagement through international conferences, manuscript workshops, and visiting research appointments at institutions like École des hautes études en sciences sociales (2025). His network spans Islamic studies, African history, and comparative religious scholarship.

• Islamic literary traditions in the Horn of Africa
• Modern and classical Arabic literature
• Islamic manuscripts
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Tem Frank Andersen is a Teaching Associate Professor at Aalborg University’s Department of Communication and Psychology, within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on digital leisure, encompassing comic books, e-sports, and superhero cultures, analyzed through media theory, fandom studies, and ideology critique. He leads projects like ‘Digital consumer culture & mental health’ and ‘ComixCraft’, emphasizing interactive media and experience design. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate awareness and cultural sustainability. Education: PhD in ICT and Learning (Youth and Computer Culture, 2006). Key research areas include digital media’s role in youth culture, sports technology, and climate discourse. He has published over 279 works, including articles on comics as climate communication tools and the psychological impacts of lightsaber fencing. Research interests span media ethnography, play theory, and the domestication of technology. His projects often bridge academia and public engagement, such as the ‘DiFUA’ initiative for digital research dissemination. He is affiliated with the InDiMedia Centre and the SSH Children and Youth Research Network. Recent activities include guest lectures on lightsaber fencing’s mental health benefits and peer reviews on animation challenges. Media contributions address societal issues like social media’s impact on youth and cultural preservation.

• Digital Leisure
• Media Studies
• Youth Culture
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Frederik Stjernfelt is Professor in the Department of Communication and Psychology at Aalborg University's Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research spans semiotics, Enlightenment history, and political philosophy. Focus areas include Charles Peirce's semiotics, the history of free speech, and intellectual networks of the Enlightenment. Recent publications examine radical figures in 18th-century Scandinavian thought and contemporary applications of semiotic theory. Stjernfelt's work connects historical analysis with modern questions of free expression and scientific communication. He contributes to policy discussions on research strategy and university governance.

• Semiotics
• Enlightenment History
• Free Speech
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Henriette Steiner serves as Professor and Head of Section in the Section for Landscape Architecture and Planning and Society within the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. She previously held research positions at ETH Zurich and visiting professorships at MIT, BOKU Vienna, and the University of Geneva, establishing her as a leading international scholar in architectural history and spatial justice. Her educational background includes a PhD in Architecture from the University of Cambridge (2008) following five years as a Research Associate at ETH Zurich. Key appointments demonstrate progressive leadership: co-founder of the Department's Diversity Committee, PhD Coordinator for Landscape Architecture, Head of Studies during the coronavirus pandemic, and current elected member of the Faculty of Science PhD Committee. Steiner's research critically examines how historical structures—morals, ethics, politics, and cultural practices—shape built environments, with urgent focus on climate change, inequality, and pandemic recovery. Her work champions interdisciplinary collaboration and inclusive methodologies , particularly through recovering women's contributions to Danish architecture 1925–1975. Recent trends reveal expanding scope from architectural philosophy ( Tower to Tower , 2020) to pandemic-era spatial analysis ( Touch in the Time of Corona , 2021) and equity-focused urban futures ( Just Cities , 2025). Senior Scholar Fellowship, American Society for Architectural Historians Carlsberg Foundation Monograph Fellowship Faculty of Science Award for Research Communication (2024) Diversity Award nomination, Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship (2023) As an academic leader, Steiner co-founded the Intersect community fostering arts-humanities-social sciences-design collaboration, and co-leads two major grants: Stories from Sofiegården (Augustinus Foundation) documenting alternative Copenhagen living arrangements as cultural heritage, and Learning from Collaboration (Realdania) building future design practices. Her current Women in Danish Architecture 1925–1975 project (2020–2025) has produced the award-winning Untold Stories monograph and digital exhibitions reclaiming women's architectural legacy. Steiner directs the Section's research ecosystem through inclusive team structures like the Women in Danish Architecture collective—comprising architectural historians, communications specialists, and visual designers—who actively dismantle 'lone genius' narratives through collaborative knowledge production.

• Architectural History
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Planning
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Karen-Margrethe Simonsen is an Associate Professor at the School of Communication and Culture , Aarhus University , specializing in Comparative Literature. Her research spans early modern literature, law and literature intersections, human rights discourses, and the concept of anatomical theater as both historical and contemporary investigative art. Key projects include leading the ANAT (Anatomical Theater) initiative (2023–2029) and co-leading HISTAC (2023–ongoing). She has served on editorial boards ( Humanity journal) and as President of the CHLEL committee (2016–2019). Her collaborations extend to Copenhagen University’s Center for Legal Culture and the Hermes Consortium. Recent publications focus on modern slavery narratives ( A Comparative Literary History of Modern Slavery , 2024) and interdisciplinary explorations of anatomical theater. She organizes workshops on affect, emotion, and early modern studies, and participates in international research excursions to Madrid and Paris.

• Comparative Literature
• Historiography of Literature
• Early Modern Literature
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