SKH currently has more than 20 doctoral students and over 50 ongoing research projects. The research environment also includes regular conferences and seminars, as well as the journal VIS – Nordic Journal for Artistic Research.
Since 2016, SKH has been authorised to award doctoral degrees in the field of artistic practices. The university offers doctoral education in the subject of performative and media-based practices.
Research across artistic disciplines
SKH’s research field is artistic practices. It encompasses research into bodily and vocal practices, media-based practices, and visual, acoustic, performative and spatial practices. This also includes research focusing on areas such as dramaturgy, composition, choreography and directing.
An international research environment
SKH’s research environment is closely connected to education and artistic practice. Researchers, doctoral students, artists, teachers and students come together across and within different artistic disciplines.
Research is developed through international exchange, collaboration, experimentation and critical reflection.
Research Search
Are you looking for a specific research project? Go to Research Search.
About research
SKH’s research field is artistic practices, encompassing artistic research across several art forms: acting, circus, dance, film and media, performing arts, and opera. Research in dance pedagogy is conducted on a scientific basis.
VIS – Nordic Journal for Artistic Research
VIS is a digital journal about artistic research that is published biannually. Each issue has a theme, and the peer-review process is dialogue-based.
Research conferences
Read more about our Research Week and the international conference Alliances and Commonalities.
Research collaboration
SKH conducts research, provides education, and collaborates with various stakeholders in society. Our partnerships and involvement span artistic research, interdisciplinary initiatives, and international networks, creating opportunities for exchange between academia, artists, and researchers. Here you can learn more about our current projects and initiatives.
Research portals
SKH uses the DiVA and Research Catalogue databases to disseminate, archive and/or publish artistic research. We also have a research portal where our researchers and PhD students can upload their ongoing and finished research.
Seminar Series
SKH organizes, in addition to regular conferences, seminar series in various forms where artistic research is in focus. Here you can read about past and ongoing seminar series.
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