We focus on language, culture, religion and society in the globalised world.

Research areas and center

Ancient Culture Studies

Asia Studies

Cross-Cultural Studies

East European Studies

Greenland and Arctic Studies

Middle Eastern Studies

Study of Religions

Center for Applied Ecological Thinking

Calendar

The Plot is on Fire: Care Struggles after Progress, Plantation and Patriarchy

The Plot is on Fire: Care Struggles after Progress, Plantation and Patriarchy

Book conversation with author Manuela Zechner and discussants...

Presentation Oct. 21 2026

The Web Beneath the Seas. The Fragile Cables that Connect our World

Talk by Samanth Subramanian

Ways into Ecosocial Education

Ways into Ecosocial Education

Guidebook launch and workshop.

Research news

Wild animals Aug. 27 2026

Narwhals help researchers uncover unique data from the deepest East Greenland fjords

Introducing ToRS Grant Lab

We have just finished the very first iteration of the ToRS Grant Lab concept.

History Apr. 15 2026

4,000-year-old clay tablets inscribed with magical spells… and beer tabs

For over 100 years, the National Museum has housed a large...

Collaboration

MAKE USE OF OUR EXPERTISE: You will find experts in religious studies as well as language-based expertise in Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Greenland and a range of ancient cultures.