Curating Today: Artists, Exhibitions, and Audiences

What is the role of the curator in culture and society today? This hands-on course delves into the art scenes of both Stockholm and Venice to examine how and why art exhibitions and other cultural experiences are conceived, produced, and presented.

Curators work with artists, institutions, researchers, and other members of society to shape public debate and create new experiences for audiences. Through site visits in Stockholm and on study tour in Venice you will meet key figures in the arts, gaining firsthand insights into…

Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-Med Studies

This course offers an in-depth exploration of human anatomy and physiology, focusing on key systems and functions critical for medical studies. Through engaging lectures, use of VR for better understanding and visualization, and case-based learning, students will study the structure and function of the body’s major systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems.

Special emphasis is placed on understanding physiological processes, homeostasis, and…

Geopolitical Rivalries and Global Security: Arctic Field Studies

With the resurgence of geopolitics and the effects of climate change, the Arctic region is undergoing rapid transformation. The region is highly dynamic and unpredictable carrying significant implications, not only for the indigenous population and states, but also for the global community.

As the climate changes, the Arctic becomes more accessible, presenting both new opportunities and challenges. The region is rich in valuable mineral and energy resources, and the emergence of new sea routes holds the promise of shorter travel distances between Europe and Asia. These changes significantly impact food supply routes and military operations.

Eco-Psychology: Arctic Field Studies

Is the current climate crisis only environmental in nature, or does it also have roots that run deeper into our relationships with nature, with one another as humans, and with ourselves?  

Together, we will travel to Greenland to explore psychological areas such as ecopsychology, psychoanalysis, clinical psychology, and humanistic approaches and critical perspectives. We will explore how institutions and governing systems establish norms and standards of normalcy versus disorderliness while deciding whose perspectives or knowledge are valued and whose are disregarded entirely. Moreover, we will try to understand how the legacies of colonialism persist within individuals’ bodies, families, and collective consciousness, molding identities and psychological wellbeing across generations.

Kalaallit Nunaat: Greenland’s History, Culture, and People

This course is an immersive and experiential exploration of Greenland’s cultural heritage, history, art, and narratives. By blending traditional academic analysis with firsthand engagement in Greenland, the course delves into the deep-rooted histories of Greenland’s indigenous communities, examining the impact of Greenland’s at times contentious relation with Denmark and its ongoing efforts to define itself as an independent nation with a large diaspora in Denmark.