2026

What a Drone Sees at the Edge of a Glacier

At the edge of a South Greenland glacier, a fragile drone becomes a vital research partner. Joining natural scientists in the field, DIAS Chair Kathrin Maurer offers a humanities perspective on how drone technology shapes knowledge, care, and attention in climate research — revealing not just a changing landscape, but the deeply human relationships behind the science.

DIAS begins search for five Chairs-in-Residence

The institute has begun the search for five Chairs-in-Residence, internationally leading scholars who will be hired into DIAS to guide its work and activities.

What if the body could heal itself better? New DIAS Chair secures major Novo Nordisk Foundation grant

Some of the most important breakthroughs in medicine begin with a simple question: What if the body could heal itself better?

New trans-Nordic fellowship programme on health and sustainability to cement the Nordic region as a leading hub for interdisciplinary, transformative research

DIAS and seven Institutes for Advanced Study in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden will launch a structured, interdisciplinary training and retention programme for early-career researchers. The programme, which the Novo Nordisk Foundation has supported with DKK 48.3 million over the next six years, will offer 20 two-year fellowships focused on innovative solutions to challenges within health and sustainability.

Opdagelsens landskab – interview med Samuel Cushman

Fra træhytter i barndommens skove i Washington State til national grøn omstilling i Danmark, har Samuel Cushman altid tænkt i systemer og begivet sig i storslåede landskaber. Som Chair ved DIAS og professor i biologi på SDU arbejder han med en af vor tids store udfordringer: at forene biodiversitet, klima og menneskelig trivsel.

The DIAS Digest: A Renewed Newsletter, A Clearer Voice

The DIAS Digest is the official newsletter of the Danish Institute for Advanced Study. It has been part of our communication for years, but its concept has recently evolved, with the latest issue just being released.

Reading takes time - interview with Ben Davies

Reading has no shortcuts. In an age of speed, summaries and AI-generated ease, we meet our new Chair Ben Davies, who makes the case for reading as one of the most deeply human things we do. This conversation is about time, attention, and why reading still matters precisely because it cannot be rushed.

DIAS is opening its doors to new researchers – apply now!

The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) has opened recruitment for eight new academic positions across all five faculties at the University of Southern Denmark.