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Viveka’s Knowledge Retreat 2026

PhD students in the humanities or social sciences are invited to participate in a four-day knowledge retreat on the theme of communication. The event will take place at "the villa” in Åtvidaberg located in a rural setting. Travel, accommodation and food are covered.
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Viveka’s knowledge retreat

Linköping University PhD students in the humanities and social sciences can take part in an annual cross-disciplinary knowledge retreat offering intellectual exchanges and innovative workshops in a beautiful setting in Åtvidaberg.

Viveka Adelswärd gives young researchers the chance to meet

Viveka Adelswärd, Professor Emerita of Conversation Analysis, is the donor behind an annual residential retreat for doctoral students. She wants today’s young researchers to experience the interdisciplinary encounters she herself enjoyed.
Professor emerita Viveka Adelswärd.

Viveka Adelswärd donates millions for doctoral students

Viveka Adelswärd’s SEK four million donation to Linköping University is inspired by her own experiences as a doctoral student. Her aim is to recreate, on a small scale, the environment and atmosphere she was part of.

Watch the video about the retreat

PhD students sitting at a table