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25 August 2025

Democracy's Reach: Political Representation and Elections in India

Last week marked the beginning of Francesca Refsum Jensenius's research residency at CAS. She will be conducting her research at the Centre in two phases—a month-long stay this autumn semester, with plans to return in the spring to complete her project.

19 March 2024

Franceska Refsum Jensenius #1 Young CAS Workshop

Francesca Refsum Jensenius, professor at the University of Oslo and one of our Young CAS PIs, embarked on a significant endeavor this month as she conducted her inaugural workshop at CAS. Immersed in the intricacies of democracy in India, Francesca's project, "Democracy's Reach: Political Representation and Elections in India," addresses pressing challenges to democratic governance, aiming to illuminate critical issues and foster collaborative solutions.

18 September 2023

Young CAS Projects of January 2024 – December 2025: Pushing Frontiers in Political Science and Environmental Research

It is with great enthusiasm that the Centre for Advanced Study (CAS) unveils the two chosen Young CAS Principal Investigators (PIs) for the upcoming two-year term: Professor Francesca Refsum Jensenius from the University of Oslo, who offers a penetrating analysis of the democratic processes in India, and researcher Gaute Linga from The Njord Centre, University of Oslo, focusing on the intricate process of water infiltration in soils.