2026

The Landscape of Discovery - Interview with DIAS Chair Samuel Cushman

From tree houses in Washington State to national-scale green transition in Denmark, Samuel Cushman has always moved through landscapes, not as isolated places, but as living systems. Now a Chair at DIAS and Professor of Biology at SDU, he brings a lifetime of exploration into the urgent question of how biodiversity, climate, and human well-being can be optimized together.

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.