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  • PHD-courses meetup in Karlstad
    It is soon time for PhD-candidates participating in either of the two courses What is the Problem Represented to be? – Critical Policy Analysis in Theory and Practice or Critical studies of power, politics and governing – Anti-essentialist analysis to meet for seminars and workshops in Karlstad. You should have already gotten information through Canvas, however,… Read more: PHD-courses meetup in Karlstad
  • 2026 symposium coming up
    We are rapidly closing in on the 2026 symposium. If you are attending you should have already gotten further instructions through mail. With this post we wanted to draw your attention to this page where we have gathered some practical information about travels and accommodation. Again, most of that should already be set up for… Read more: 2026 symposium coming up
  • Application for Phd-Courses 2026 closed.
    This year we are happy to offer two international Phd-courses, one that focus on the epistemological foundations for anti- essentialist analysis and a new course on What is the problem represented to be? (WPR)-framework. For more information about the courses—including how to apply—please see the Phd-courses in the main menu. Application period is now closed.
  • March 11 – Digital Book Launch
    On March 11, we are happy to invite you to join the online launch of Innovations in Critical Policy Analysis: What’s the Problem Represented to Be? (Policy Press). The edited volume rethinks, extends and reflects on Carol Bacchi’s WPR approach and explores new directions in critical policy analysis. The editors Malin Rönnblom and Rosalind Edwards, together with… Read more: March 11 – Digital Book Launch
  • 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