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SASNET Newsletter - April 2020 | |
Message from SASNETHow do we continue to do proper research in area studies in times when we cannot be mobile? Indeed, this period will be challenging in many aspects. Now it is time to be creative. We want your thoughts on this in a special issue of Chakra: A Nordic Journal of South Asian Studies, published by SASNET. We invite articles for the dual focus on this need for studying the social-political, cultural, economic, and psychological cost of COVID-19. For more info see the call for papers below or find more information on our website. Stay safe,
Andreas & Isha
| | | | Andreas Johansson, Director, and Isha Dubey, Post-doc, SASNET, Lund University | | | | | | | | Recent podcast episodes on the spread of the coronavirus in South Asia and other topics. (Credit: SASNET) | Weekly SASNET podcast episodesAs with countless other organisations, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some disruptions in SASNET's plans for this semester. Since we are not able to organise physical events for the time being, we have shifted our focus to the digital dissemination of knowledge about South Asia. Besides webinars we do this mainly via our podcast. Since the outbreak of the pandemic we have started to publish episodes on a weekly basis. Make sure you follow us on Soundcloud, Spotify or Apple Podcast and never miss the latest episode. | Chakra Journal: Call for papersFor a special issue of Chakra: A Nordic Journal of South Asian Studies on research in times of COVID-19, SASNET invites scholars to contribute. We invite articles for the dual focus on this need for studying the social-political, cultural, economic, and psychological cost of COVID-19. If interested in being a part of the special issue, please send-in your contributions latest by June 15, 2020. Find more information on our website. | | | SASNET supported Intl conference on fermented foods in IndiaIn December 2019, LU Professor emeritus Dr Baboo M Nair attended the conference at Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat. SASNET sponsored Dr Nair's trip to the conference. In his position as the chairman of the network SASNET-FF he welcomed guests, invited speakers and delegates with an opening speech at the conference. Read more about Dr Nair's trip here.
| | | | | | | News from and about South AsiaFor the latest updates on South Asia-related conferences and job opportunities along with other relevant news, follow us on our social media: | The SASNET PodcastThe episodes consist of interviews with SASNET guests and recordings from past SASNET events on various South-Asia related topics. New podcast episodes are published every week. Check out the latest episodes here. |
Previous Sydasien issuesThe magazine Sydasien is an important channel for spreading news and analyses about South Asia in the Swedish language. Sydasien was founded in 1977. First appearing in print, Sydasien transitioned into an online-only format in 2011. Find previous issues here. |
NCI Summer courses 2020The Nordic Centre in India announced its upcoming summer courses for 2020 in various locations in India. Apply by April 15, 2020. Find more info here. | | | | Yves Duval with Hanna Geschewski during the webinar (Credit: SASNET) | SASNET webinar on peace in AfghanistanSASNEt recently hosted a webinar on the peace process in Afghanistan with Yves Duval, longtime member of the Canadian Foreign service. In a very insightful brief, Mr Duval gave an overview on the geographic, ethnic and regional fundamentals shaping politics in Afghanistan, milestones along the path of the Agreement to Bring Peace for Afghanistan and challenges that lie ahead of a sustainable peace in Afghanistan. This was followed by a Q&A session with viewers. Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel. | SASNET co-hosted webinar with Dr Amrita Ghosh Together with UPF Lund, SASNET recently co-organised an online lecture with Dr Amrita Ghosh, SASNET affiliate, discussing "The Dialectic of Gendered Protests in 21st Century India: Citizenship Amendment Act and Kashmir". Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel. | | | | News from SASNET Affiliates | Kristina Myrvold to publish article in Brill's Handbook of Hinduism in EuropeThe SASNET affiliate's article titled "Hindu Soldiers in the First World War" will be published in Brill's Handbook of Hinduism in Europe, edited by Knut Jacobsen and Ferdinando Sardella. The official publication date is in August. Find more info about the book here. | | | |
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