Studium Generale: Either/Or – dead or alive
Welcome to a conversation about the rituals surrounding death, fear of death, and the joy of living.
Date: 8 October 2026
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
Venue: Loftet
Language: English and Swedish
Organiser: SLU University Library
Location: Uppsala
Together with invited guests, we will talk about death: whether it can be postponed, whether it should come as a surprise, or whether we should be able to choose when it comes ourselves. We will also discuss how knowing that we will die affects the way we choose to live our lives.
- The library will be serving fika (coffee/tea and biscuits).
- The opening lecture will be in English, and the discussions will be in Swedish and English.
- Studium Generale is open to students and staff at SLU.
- No advance registration is required.
About Studium Generale
Studium Generale is a live event series at SLU campuses and a platform where students and staff meet and reflect together on society, learning and their own roles in the world.
At Studium Generale, we believe in building bridges between different backgrounds, ideas and opinions. If you like to explore multiple perspectives on hot topics and get inspiration from conversations, Studium Generale has got you covered!