Studium Generale: Mind-weaving – making knowledge in the real world
Welcome to a discussion about how knowledge is created through interaction, and the part played by academics in our increasingly fragmented world.
Date: 3 November 2026
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Venue: Umeå Institute of Design
Language: English
Organiser: SLU University Library
Co-organiser: Umeå Institute of Design (Umeå University)
Location: Umeå
Does academia need different approaches to develop a relevant understanding of what knowledge is? Does academia have a responsibility to take a stand, or does political engagement risk jeopardising academic independence? In this workshop, we will share inspiring examples and reflect on these issues together.
- The library will be serving fika (coffee/tea and biscuits).
- Studium Generale is open to students and staff at SLU.
- No advance registration is required.
Mindweaving is a series of discussions on how knowledge is created in a fragmented world. Together, we reflect on different academic approaches and ideas about the roles of students and researchers. You can find all the events on the library’s website: Studium Generale in the library’s calendar.
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!