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(WPR)-framework. For more information about the courses\u2014including how to apply\u2014please see the Phd-courses in the main menu.<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/ppg\/2026\/02\/17\/march-11-digital-book-launch\/\">March 11 &#8211; Digital Book Launch<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-17T12:39:33+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 17, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">On March 11, we are happy to invite you to join the online launch of&nbsp;Innovations in Critical Policy Analysis: What\u2019s the Problem Represented to Be?&nbsp;(Policy Press). The edited volume rethinks, extends and reflects on Carol Bacchi\u2019s WPR approach and explores new directions in critical policy analysis. The editors Malin R\u00f6nnblom and Rosalind Edwards, together with\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/ppg\/2026\/02\/17\/march-11-digital-book-launch\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: March 11 &#8211; Digital Book Launch<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/ppg\/2026\/01\/19\/new-publication\/\">New publication on WPR<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-19T10:04:56+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">January 19, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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.&nbsp; Engaging with\u2026 <a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/ppg\/2026\/01\/19\/new-publication\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">: New publication on WPR<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/ppg\/2025\/12\/29\/spring-2026-activities-and-events-soon-ready\/\">Spring 2026 activities and events soon ready<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-29T14:10:53+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">December 29, 2025<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">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. 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