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SASNET supports South Asia research at Lund University by awarding grants.

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About SASNET

Proudly promoting research on South Asia since the year 2000.

News from SASNET

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18 Jun 2026 | News

Lund researcher awarded PhD for study on shrinking civic space in India

Soumi Banerjee has been awarded a PhD in social work for her study of how civil society in India is reshaped under changing political conditions.

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18 Jun 2026 | News

SASNET and Sydasien Journal strengthen collaboration

SASNET has established a collaboration with the journal Sydasien, involving shared articles and joint seminars.

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21 May 2026 | News

Lockdowns in Indian Cities: Uneven Impacts in Low-Income Neighbourhoods

How did COVID-19 lockdowns work in practice in densely populated low-income neighbourhoods?

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21 May 2026 | News

Postdoctoral Fellowship in South Asian Studies at the Czech Academy of Sciences

The Oriental Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences announces a postdoctoral fellowship in interdisciplinary South Asian Studies.

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6 May 2026 | News

Can Technology Save Press Freedom? Voices from South Asia at SASNET Symposium

The event brought together journalists and experts to discuss the rapidly deteriorating conditions for press freedom in South Asia.

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