Gottsunda kulturhus and Uppsala University are hosting Demokratisdagar, a series of free lectures on democracy at Kulturpunkten. The event explores democracy's development, local engagement, and disinformation with experts and local figures. The lectures are open to everyone this spring and summer.
This spring 2026, Gottsunda kulturhus, in collaboration with Uppsala University, invites the public to Demokratisdagar at Kulturpunkten in Gottsunda centrum. It is a new series of open lectures where researchers, politicians, cultural workers, and local profiles discuss democracy in Sweden and the world, including challenges like disinformation and local engagement.
The program features several sessions, all from 14.00 to 15.00:
- March 17: "The 2026 Election – Why Should We Care?" with Mohamad Hassan and Nils Hertting from the Institute for Housing and Urban Research. They discuss the importance of engagement and barriers to participation.
- April 7: "People's Movements and Democracy" with Markus Sjölén from the Department of Government, highlighting how movements shaped Swedish democracy.
- April 21: "Do We Really Want Democracy?" with Pär Zetterberg from the Department of Government, an overview of democracy's strengths, weaknesses, and global developments.
- May 5: "The Suburb Engages – Who, Why, and How?" with Jacco from Labyrint and Irene Molina from the Institute for Housing and Urban Research, on local engagement and representation.
- May 19: "Who Should We Believe? Disinformation and Democracy's Resilience" with Siri Sylvan and Carl Öhman from the Department of Government, on how false information affects trust and participation.
- August 25: "Democracy and Idiocy" with Sofia Näsström from the Department of Government, on the weakening of public discourse and democracy's future.
Attendees can listen, ask questions, and contribute to the discussions. The events are free and open to the public, emphasizing how local engagement is influenced by global trends.