Research
Here is information about current research projects at the Segerstedt Institute. The projects are funded either through external research grants or through assignments from actors such as the government, authorities, civil society actors, and companies.
Pedagogical Experiences of and Strategies for Handling Antisemitism in Schools
The project investigates how school staff (administration, student health, teachers) and students talk about and express their understanding and experiences of antisemitism. The purpose is also to contribute knowledge to develop pedagogical strategies aimed at handling and countering antisemitism and promoting trustful relationships between students and the surrounding society by studying how school staff and students talk about and express experiences of how antisemitism is addressed.
Policing radicalization
In Sweden, there is a lack of research on how police employees understand radicalization as a phenomenon and how they work with the assessment and handling of potentially radicalized individuals. Against this background, this study will explore the following questions: How do police employees describe radicalization as a phenomenon and what knowledge sources do their understanding rely on? What processes, tools, and methods are used in connection with assessment work and handling of suspected radicalized individuals, and how do police employees perceive their suitability and effectiveness?
Raising awareness of antisemitism in Sweden
In order to prevent and respond to antisemitism, we need to understand the ideas, expressions and consequences of antisemitism. This need has become evident after the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7, the subsequent war in Gaza, demonstrations in Sweden and discussions on social media. Therefore, the Segerstedt Institute at the University of Gothenburg has initiated a research effort in 2024 that we call "Knowledge boost on anti-Semitism in Sweden".
Learning, prevention and consequences of antisemitism in Swedish schools
Teaching and education have been considered the most important tools in the fight against antisemitism. Yet there is a lack of research on these issues, despite their relevance to several research areas, to education and to policy.