Independent interdisciplinary research at the intersection of history, society, and technology
The Institute for Knowledge, Research, and Society is an independent interdisciplinary institute working across history, society, and culture as a research organization, educational platform, and think tank. It develops research projects, publications, and public-facing initiatives to advance rigorous knowledge production, inclusive understanding, and policy-relevant analysis of complex historical and contemporary processes.
A core dimension of the Institute’s work involves the development and use of custom-designed AI systems tailored to the needs of humanities and social science research.
Institute Updates
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January 28 Seminar in Romani Studies
Organized by our directors Hanna Abakunova and Stephane Laederich International Interdisciplinary Seminar Series in Romani Studies The Institute for Russian and Eurasian Studies (Uppsala University, Sweden) and the Roma Foundation (Zurich, Switzerland) are organizing a Monthly Interdisciplinary Seminar Series in Romani Studies featuring researchers and activists from Romani communities. Seminars are scheduled on Zoom on the last…
What We Do
Research & Projects
We conduct interdisciplinary research across history, memory studies, violence, technology, and society, with projects ranging from archival work to methodological innovation.
Custom AI & Methodology
The Institute develops and applies custom-built AI systems designed specifically for research, translation, archival analysis, and knowledge organization, avoiding reliance on opaque, off-the-shelf platforms.
Public Engagement, Education, and Policy-Oriented Analysis
Our work connects academic research with public audiences through teaching, exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative initiatives, while also contributing policy-relevant analysis and critical reflection on contemporary social, historical, and technological issues.
Current Areas of Focus
Memory, history, and violence in the 19th–21st centuries
AI, knowledge systems, and research methodology
War, society, and everyday life
Indigenous knowledge, memory, and historical justice
Who We Are
The Institute is led by researchers with backgrounds in history, memory studies, digital humanities, and interdisciplinary scholarship. It collaborates with students, scholars, and community partners across institutions and regions.
We are committed
to long-term, careful research grounded in methodological transparency, ethical responsibility, and intellectual independence.