NEXUS Advanced Seminar Series at LUSEM
Nexus is an advanced seminar series at LUSEM, designed to foster collaboration and dialogue across departments. It brings together researchers and teachers to explore interdisciplinary themes in depth. Each session focuses on a topic of broad interest, creating a space where diverse perspectives converge to inspire new ideas and deepen shared understanding.
NEXUS 2026 – Interdisciplinary Seminar Series on Inequality
The 2026 edition focuses on inequality, a key theme across several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and a central research area within many LUSEM disciplines. Through a series of seminars held in late spring and early fall 2026, selected participants will present their work and perspectives, encouraging exchange across fields and methodological approaches.
The series aims to generate new research ideas and stimulate collaborations that may lead to joint publications and grant applications. It will conclude with a NEXUS symposium summarising key insights and featuring contributions from invited external experts. All seminars and the final symposium are open to LUSEM faculty and staff.
Calendar
The rapid development of AI is reshaping research, teaching, and society at large, presenting both opportunities and challenges. AI offers new methods of data generation but also raises ethical and legal concerns, such as compliance with regulations. In research, AI assists in data analysis, drafting, and translation; in education, it supports lesson preparation and assessments, necessitating adherence to ethical guidelines. Broader applications include task automation and decision making in sectors like healthcare and governance. However, AI’s potential for bias, privacy risks, job displacement, and inequality highlights the need for responsible integration.
The growing importance AI was explored during the Nexus seminar series during 2025. This series allowed staff involved in AI-related projects to share insights and discuss AI’s broader implications. The goal is to inspire colleagues and expand knowledge on AI’s usage and societal impact.
Three tracks
The Nexus Seminar Series on AI follows three tracks. Within each track, there are researchers who both conduct research and give lectures on the specific subject area.
- AI in research – exploring AI's role in education
- AI in teaching – Investigating AI's role in education
- AI and society – examining AI's societial impacts
Contact
Miranda Kajtazi
Associate professor of Informatics, NEXUS 2026 lead and contact
Jonas Helgertz
Vice Dean Research, Associate Professor of Economic history, Founder of NEXUS