News

  • New publication on WPR
    https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/a-critical-approach-to-research-and-analysis This edited volume brings together leading international scholars to rethink, extend and reflect on the WPR approach in novel ways, demonstrating its applicability beyond policy documents and across diverse social science disciplines. It presents innovative perspectives on a radical methodology, making it a must-read for research methods scholars and critical policy analysts.  Engaging with… Read more: New publication on WPR
  • Spring 2026 activities and events soon ready
    During spring 2026 PPG will continue to host reading seminars, research seminars and several other activities and events. Among other things, the PPG-week will commence March 9-13 and during this time we are planning for a new open desk system for visiting PhD-students. In addition we will host a book launch event and of course… Read more: Spring 2026 activities and events soon ready
  • PPG receives strategic funding from the university
    For the second year in a row, Karlstad university has decided to fund PPG as part of its strategic research funding. This time the funding came through the vice chancellors central resources rather than the faculty or arts and social sciences. We are very happy to receive this in a time where such funding are… Read more: PPG receives strategic funding from the university
  • Visiting professor and fall 2025 PPG-week
    November 24-28 marked the launch of the first ever so called PPG-week. This new concept is planned to follow once every semester from now on and the idea is that we host a week that is extra packed with activities and events. This time we have been very happy to have had professor Glenn Savage… Read more: Visiting professor and fall 2025 PPG-week
  • Several new research projects awarded to PPG scholars
    We are happy to announce that during the fall of 2025 PPG scholars have been successful in the competition for several different research grants. This strengthens the ongoing work of the PPG group and allows for a continued development of our research themes. In particular, the awarded research projects will expand our research on AI… Read more: Several new research projects awarded to PPG scholars
  • Final seminar for the 2025 PhD-course
    Today we hosted the final seminar for the 2025 PhD-course Critical studies of power, politics and governing. Taken together ten PhD-students from different countries and universities participated in the course that began back in May. With the first modules being given through an online format the course then moved over to physical seminars and discussions… Read more: Final seminar for the 2025 PhD-course