Events
Here you can find more information about events within the Research School for War and Defence.
Soldier-Scholars in the 21st Century
21 May 2025 at the Swedish Defence University
On 21 May, the Research School for War and Defence invites doctoral students and soldier-scholars to a panel on Soldier-Scholars in the 21st Century.
Soldier-scholars are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon in Western militaries. What are the advantages they offer to their own militaries and to those of the allies and partners? What do they offer to academe? Join us to find answers to these and other questions relevant to the current and future military effectiveness of NATO forces.
The panel includes soldier-scholars from several countries, who will initiate a conversation about what it means to be a soldier-scholar in the 21st century.
The panel is followed by post-panel drinks in the officer’s mess.
To attend the panel and post-panel drinks, please send an e-mail to Lydia Lundgren: lydia.lundgren@fhs.se
What: Panel on Soldier-Scholars in the 21st Century
When: 21 May, 14.30-16.00 followed by post-panel drinks
Where: Room Landqvist at SEDU
Soldier-Scholars Conference 2025
25-26 September 2025 at the Swedish Defence University
On 25-26 September, the first Soldier-scholar conference will be held at SEDU. The conference is open for military doctoral students as well as for soldier-scholars who want to present their ongoing research. The conference also includes a workshop for supervisors, to exchange knowledge and experiences of pedagogical aspects of soldier-scholar research education.
The conference is structured around a key-note speaker, several panels and a dinner. It offers a great opportunity to strengthen the network between military doctoral students, soldier-scholars, member universities and their armed forces.
More information about the conference and how to apply will follow.