Nikolaj Schultz

Nikolaj Schultz (DK), sociologist, PhD, Assistant Professor of Social Theory and Ecological Thought at Aarhus School of Architectur, is one of his generation’s leading figures in the social sciences. His work explores the intersection of sociology, existentialism, politics, and the climate crisis. Schultz was a close collaborator of the late French philosopher Bruno Latour (1947 – 2022), with whom he co-authored ‘On the Emergence of an Ecological Class: A Memo’ (2022), translated into 16 languages. The book calls for the creation of a political class focused on safeguarding planetary habitability. Schultz’s latest solo work ‘Land Sickness’ (2023), a hybrid auto-ethnographic essay, delves into the existential and sociological questions posed by the Anthropocene, translated into 9 languages. Schultz innovative approach has resonated with both academics and artists, marking him as a significant emerging voice in ecological, sociological, and artistical discourse. He is acclaimed by leading intellectuals such as Dipesh Chakrabarty, Clive Hamilton and Slavoj Žizek, and his ideas have inspired artist George Rouy, art critic and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, and the band Fontaines D.C. In a recent profile on Schultz work, Die Zeit recognized him as “The New Star of Sociology”.

Nikolaj will give a lecture on Sunday August 10, as part of the mini seminar.

Attendance is free but due to limited capacity booking a spot is necessary. Book yours here