The WASP-HS Winter Conference 2026 will be in LUX, the Joint Faculties for Humanities and Theology, at Lund University 4-6 February. It will be filled with workshops, poster presentations, and interactive discussions, with ample opportunity for networking. Please join us and contribute to the conversation!WASP-HS Annual Exchange Encountering DigitalizationWhat happens when interactions are automated and digital […]
On 6 March 2026, Dominika Lisy defends her doctoral thesis, “Figuring the Boundary between Human and Robot: A Feminist New Materialist Perspective on Dermally Layered Relationality”, at Linköping University. See event page. Abstract Social robots are expected to become ubiquitous across different areas of both the private and public spheres of human life, assisting in care, education, […]
The workshop series "Girls just want to have Sc(AI)ence" aims to foster knowledge and discussions on critical and feminist approaches to technology by engaging scholars working with AI from a variety of disciplines -from data science to art, political studies and philosophy, and invite them to reflect and imagine together how to use tools and theories from critical and feminist studies to implement more thcial, sustainable and inclusive technology-related practices and research.
Who is speaking? The conference is on AI in art and cutlure including generated voices to data-driven cultural heritage. The full day conference program is ended with an evening program filled with artistic music performances involving AI.
Uniting Sweden’s life science, machine learning and artificial intelligence communities, we welcome researchers from all disciplines to explore new research opportunities in a changing world.
On 8 May 2026, Alexandra Farazouli defends her doctoral thesis, "Emerging AI and Ethics in Higher Education: A Technology Mediation Perspective", at Stockholm University.
On 8 May 2026, Kristina Popova defends her doctoral thesis, "Ethical Reasoning in Tech Work: From Individual Responsibility to Collective Action", at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.
On 22 May 2026, Laetitia Tanqueray defends her doctoral thesis, "Reframing Robots for Care: Situating Informal Caregivers in the Development of AI-driven Technologies", at Lund University.
Please note that this event is independently organized by WASP-HS researchers and not the WASP-HS Program Office.In this workshop, we invite senior researchers (including doctoral supervisors) to participate in a focused discussion aimed at collecting inputs, suggestions, reflections that will be translated into material for creating the toolkit. The toolkit will consist in a bespoke […]
In partnership with The Swedish Collegium for Advanced Study, WASP-HS launches an international research initiative on the global context of AI. Human Futures – AI Transitions in a Global Context is carried out in collaboration with Tokyo College and the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (STIAS, South Africa). Running from 2026 to 2027, the initiative […]
On 29 May 2026, Appu Balachandran defends his doctoral thesis, "The Development of Complex Intelligent Systems: A Study of Engineering and Project Management Approaches", at Linköping University.
The WASP-HS Research Environment “The Rule of AI” explores both the regulation of AI and the ways AI is transforming regulatory processes. The researchers examine the dynamics shaping AI governance, as well as AI’s role in compliance and policy implementation. At this first interdisciplinary workshop the researchers will present their current research and discuss opportunities for future […]
