Katarina Plank
@katarinaplank.bsky.social
Docent & senior lecturer in Religious studies, Karlstad University. Series editor of Brill Handbook of Contemporary Religion.
Researcher of Buddhism and contemporary sprirituality.
Passionate knitter, garderner and advocating neurodiversity. She/her.
Researcher of Buddhism and contemporary sprirituality.
Passionate knitter, garderner and advocating neurodiversity. She/her.
Students are beginning their term, and Karlstad University welcomes them with this message: Welcome to your place to study, tingle, and shine!
September 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Students are beginning their term, and Karlstad University welcomes them with this message: Welcome to your place to study, tingle, and shine!
I recently returned from Krakow after attending the XXIII IAHR conference, where I connected with colleagues and participated in engaging keynotes and discussions. However, the visit to Jasna Góra, home to the Black Madonna, Europe’s second largest pilgrimage site, left the deepest impression on me.
August 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I recently returned from Krakow after attending the XXIII IAHR conference, where I connected with colleagues and participated in engaging keynotes and discussions. However, the visit to Jasna Góra, home to the Black Madonna, Europe’s second largest pilgrimage site, left the deepest impression on me.
I'm pleased to announce the publication of the book, Buddhism in the Nordic Countries, which I edited alongside my colleagues Jørn Borup, Mitra Härkönen, and Knut Jacobsen. It is now available through Routledge. www.routledge.com/Buddhism-in-...
Buddhism in the Nordic Countries
This book provides new unprecedented research on Buddhism in the five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Aiming at comparisons between the different Nordic countries, the c...
www.routledge.com
May 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I'm pleased to announce the publication of the book, Buddhism in the Nordic Countries, which I edited alongside my colleagues Jørn Borup, Mitra Härkönen, and Knut Jacobsen. It is now available through Routledge. www.routledge.com/Buddhism-in-...
Alaska, Björk, Buddhist secularities… the index of Buddhism in the Nordic Countries is coming together.
May 2, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Alaska, Björk, Buddhist secularities… the index of Buddhism in the Nordic Countries is coming together.
Our book, Buddhism in the Nordic Countries, is soon out! www.routledge.com/Buddhism-in-...
Buddhism in the Nordic Countries
This book provides new unprecedented research on Buddhism in the five Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Aiming at comparisons between the different Nordic countries, the c...
www.routledge.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Our book, Buddhism in the Nordic Countries, is soon out! www.routledge.com/Buddhism-in-...
Buddhism in the Nordic Countries. On May 8 we will present our coming anthology at a hybrid seminar in Stockholm. Registration required. More info here (in Swedish) www.sverigesbuddhister.se/wp-content/u...
www.sverigesbuddhister.se
April 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Buddhism in the Nordic Countries. On May 8 we will present our coming anthology at a hybrid seminar in Stockholm. Registration required. More info here (in Swedish) www.sverigesbuddhister.se/wp-content/u...
Reposted by Katarina Plank
The College of Cardinals will soon convene to vote for a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Here’s a look at the regional breakdown of voting cardinals, compared with when Francis became pope in 2013: www.pewresearch.org/...
April 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The College of Cardinals will soon convene to vote for a successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Here’s a look at the regional breakdown of voting cardinals, compared with when Francis became pope in 2013: www.pewresearch.org/...
Reposted by Katarina Plank
Heartbreaking scenes from Sumy this morning as residents gathered for Palm Sunday only to be met by Russian missiles.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
April 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Heartbreaking scenes from Sumy this morning as residents gathered for Palm Sunday only to be met by Russian missiles.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
Reposted by Katarina Plank
Countries where changing religions is fairly common:
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇪🇸 Spain
🇨🇦 Canada
🇸🇪 Sweden
Countries where changing religions is very rare:
🇹🇳 Tunisia
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇮🇱 Israel
🇮🇩 Indonesia
www.pewresearch.org/...
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇪🇸 Spain
🇨🇦 Canada
🇸🇪 Sweden
Countries where changing religions is very rare:
🇹🇳 Tunisia
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇮🇱 Israel
🇮🇩 Indonesia
www.pewresearch.org/...
April 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Countries where changing religions is fairly common:
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇪🇸 Spain
🇨🇦 Canada
🇸🇪 Sweden
Countries where changing religions is very rare:
🇹🇳 Tunisia
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇮🇱 Israel
🇮🇩 Indonesia
www.pewresearch.org/...
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇪🇸 Spain
🇨🇦 Canada
🇸🇪 Sweden
Countries where changing religions is very rare:
🇹🇳 Tunisia
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
🇮🇱 Israel
🇮🇩 Indonesia
www.pewresearch.org/...
Har idag med varm hand lämnat över ordförandeskapet för Autism Värmland till Joanna Halvardsson.
March 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Har idag med varm hand lämnat över ordförandeskapet för Autism Värmland till Joanna Halvardsson.
With four days remaining until the deadline, I submitted our research application through Prisma. We are seeking funding for a project focused on spiritual care after prison. Cross your fingers!
March 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
With four days remaining until the deadline, I submitted our research application through Prisma. We are seeking funding for a project focused on spiritual care after prison. Cross your fingers!
It's embarrassing how my university removed an ad with a Muslim student instead of monitoring the usual trolls and hate speech directed towards racified Swedes. www.expressen.se/nyheter/sver...
Hatstorm mot Sara, 20,
– inlägget raderades
Sara El Sulaiman, 20, var med i universitetets kampanj för att locka nya studenter. Då vällde det in hat och rasism. Universitetets lösning: Radera inlägget – mot Saras vilja. – Vi är många muslimer p...
www.expressen.se
March 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's embarrassing how my university removed an ad with a Muslim student instead of monitoring the usual trolls and hate speech directed towards racified Swedes. www.expressen.se/nyheter/sver...
Reposted by Katarina Plank
Karlstads universitet avpublicerar en film med en muslimsk student som bär slöja och går därmed SD:arna och den antimuslimska rasismen till mötes
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Karlstads universitet avpublicerar en film och går därmed SD:arna och den antimuslimska rasismen till mötes
Förra veckan blev jag kontaktad av flera studenter som ärmuslimer (OBS – inte mina egna studenter) vid min arbetsplats Karlstads universitet som uppmärksammade mig på att universitetet har censurer…
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March 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Karlstads universitet avpublicerar en film med en muslimsk student som bär slöja och går därmed SD:arna och den antimuslimska rasismen till mötes
tobiashubinette.wordpress.com/2025/03/25/k...
tobiashubinette.wordpress.com/2025/03/25/k...
Today, the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities awards several researchers in the field of religion and theology. Many congratulations to Kristina Myrvold, Virginia Langum, Andreas Mazetti and Linnea Helgesson vitterhetsakademien.se/nyheter/nyhe...
Framstående forskare och lärare inom humaniora och samhällsvetenskap belönas
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vitterhetsakademien.se
March 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Today, the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities awards several researchers in the field of religion and theology. Many congratulations to Kristina Myrvold, Virginia Langum, Andreas Mazetti and Linnea Helgesson vitterhetsakademien.se/nyheter/nyhe...
Football and religion. Lunch lecture with Leif Stenberg, guest professor at Karlstad University, Dean of the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations at Aga Khan University, London.
March 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Football and religion. Lunch lecture with Leif Stenberg, guest professor at Karlstad University, Dean of the Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations at Aga Khan University, London.
Reposted by Katarina Plank
We are looking for a new subject professor in Theology (which according to our subject mapping includes exegetics).
www.umu.se/en/work-with...
www.umu.se/en/work-with...
Professor of Theology
www.umu.se
March 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We are looking for a new subject professor in Theology (which according to our subject mapping includes exegetics).
www.umu.se/en/work-with...
www.umu.se/en/work-with...
Reposted by Katarina Plank
I have already written a lot about how to approach these applications; anyone interested in this specific post should read that first and then feel free to contact me with any additional questions (I do not expect to be involved in the appointment process).
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bsky.app/profile/alan...
So you want to apply for a job in Sweden. Here are some things you should know.
First, permanent jobs have tenure from the point of hire. This means that tenure review is part of the hiring process, which means the application is longer than you may be used to.
www.umu.se/en/work-with...
First, permanent jobs have tenure from the point of hire. This means that tenure review is part of the hiring process, which means the application is longer than you may be used to.
www.umu.se/en/work-with...
Associate Professor in New Testament Exegesis
www.umu.se
March 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I have already written a lot about how to approach these applications; anyone interested in this specific post should read that first and then feel free to contact me with any additional questions (I do not expect to be involved in the appointment process).
bsky.app/profile/alan...
bsky.app/profile/alan...
Reposted by Katarina Plank
Massive anti-US invasion protest in Nuuk, Greenland outside the US consulate.
"99.7% say no Trump"
"No means no"
Leaders of all major political parties in a joint statement.
"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable."
"99.7% say no Trump"
"No means no"
Leaders of all major political parties in a joint statement.
"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable."
March 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Massive anti-US invasion protest in Nuuk, Greenland outside the US consulate.
"99.7% say no Trump"
"No means no"
Leaders of all major political parties in a joint statement.
"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable."
"99.7% say no Trump"
"No means no"
Leaders of all major political parties in a joint statement.
"We cannot accept the repeated statements about annexation & control of Greenland. We find this behavior unacceptable."
Korrekturläser kapitel utan sidnummer. Hur tänkte förlaget här? Känner mig mer och mer old school som vill läsa på papper och inte enbart jobba digitalt.
March 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Korrekturläser kapitel utan sidnummer. Hur tänkte förlaget här? Känner mig mer och mer old school som vill läsa på papper och inte enbart jobba digitalt.
Among todays news in Swedish media: a report on Dalai Lama and his next rebirth, that will take place outside of China. A report based on a CNN-report four days ago. Anyhow, at times some reportings other than a (non-analytical) focus on Trump do seep through. www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/dala...
Dalai Lama: Min efterträdare kommer födas utanför Kina - Nyheter (Ekot)
För första gången uppger nu Tibets andliga och politiska ledare Dalai Lama att hans efterträdare kommer att födas utanför Kina. Han uppger det i en ny ...
www.sverigesradio.se
March 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Among todays news in Swedish media: a report on Dalai Lama and his next rebirth, that will take place outside of China. A report based on a CNN-report four days ago. Anyhow, at times some reportings other than a (non-analytical) focus on Trump do seep through. www.sverigesradio.se/artikel/dala...
Reposted by Katarina Plank
A good way to end the week: I have recieved a small research grant for one month of research leave this autumn. The plan is to write an article on mindfulness and materiality. 🙏
March 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A good way to end the week: I have recieved a small research grant for one month of research leave this autumn. The plan is to write an article on mindfulness and materiality. 🙏
Swedish Television last night, during the newscast...
March 14, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Swedish Television last night, during the newscast...