Workshops: Amplifying the Voices of Engaged Researchers Around the World
The Talloires Network and Open Society University Network are pleased to host workshops organized by engaged research scholars as part of the Amplifying the Voices of Engaged Researchers initiative. This community of practice has met regularly to share ideas and strategies for engaged scholarship across geo-political boundaries, create new and lasting ties among engaged researchers, and organize online workshops for engaged scholars around the world.
Past Workshops:
Working with Professionals to Develop Skills: Integrating Academic and Endogenous Knowledge
Date: 13 March, 2024, 9:00 -10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The purpose of this workshop is to reflect about the pedagogical, epistemological, methodological and political implications of working with communities to improve or develop professional skills in engaged research processes. The six presenters are developing projects which involve training members of the community to apply certain techniques. We will discuss how our projects address the following dilemmas: How can we develop professional skills in ways that preserve and nurture indigenous / endogenous wisdom? How do we deal with moral, practical or technical discrepancies about professional work between academic researchers and local practitioners? In what way is the introduction of methods or techniques in local communities colonialist, and what cautions should we take to prevent epistemological colonialism? Learn more.
This event provided simultaneous interpretation in Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Watch the event recordings below!
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Educational Intervention in Vulnerable Contexts: Case Studies in Palestine, Afghanistan, South Africa, and Myanmar
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Bridging Gaps in Fragile Contexts (Parami University)
This webinar had a special focus on the well-being of vulnerable groups such as women, children, and refugees. The discussion explored the impact of formal and informal educational intervention programs in mitigating the adverse effects of challenging living conditions on these groups. The webinar covered topics related to individual well-being in different parts of the world. These include: how exposure to conflict-related events affects child behavior in Palestine, the impact of non-physical disciplinary methods on primary school dropout rates in Afghanistan, a community-based model of collective filmmaking pedagogy that familiarizes local youth with accessible animation techniques in South Africa, and bridging gaps in fragile contexts through online courses to further education opportunities in Myanmar. Learn more.
Strengthening Museum Networks for Social Transformation, an Invitation from Colombia
Watch the recording here, available in both English and Spanish:
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Museums and institutions dedicated to memory recognize their potential as platforms for citizen engagement, but we are indebted to building bridges among ourselves to strengthen our role as tools for the transformation of society. What unites us, what is the extent of the diversity that makes us rich, and what can we learn from each other, are questions we propose to address to shape a strong collective of solidarity. The Colombian Alliance of Museums invites global researchers, museums, and initiatives in the service of memories and heritage to join this conversation and envision a collaborative path forward.
Tackling Barriers of Access to Basic Education in Africa – Experiences of Engaged Scholars from South Africa, Uganda & Kenya
Date: May 19, 2023 at 8:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Spanish: Abordar las barreras de acceso a la educación básica en África: experiencias de académicos comprometidos de Sudáfrica, Uganda y Kenia
This event will provide simultaneous interpretation in Spanish to English and English to Spanish.
Empowering Gender Equality through Public Art: Engaged Learning and Communities of Practice for Effective Gender Policy Briefs in Kyrgyzstan
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Spanish: Empoderando la igualdad de género a través del arte público: aprendizaje comprometido y comunidades de práctica para resúmenes de políticas de género eficaces en Kirguistán
Date: Apr 20, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This event provided simultaneous interpretation in Spanish to English and English to Spanish.
This workshop provides a case study on using public art as a powerful tool for addressing gender issues in decision-making positions in the arts community and society in general. Participants will discuss how to use artistic practices and policy briefs on gender equality in public art and collaborate with others who are passionate about promoting social justice and equality. The workshop will emphasize the importance of public art as a tool for social change and aim to address gender inequality in the arts community. Participants will strengthen their understanding and skills in creating policy briefs and have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals to continue advocating for positive change in their communities. This workshop is an opportunity for educators, artists, and activists to come together and reflect on engaged learning and the importance of a community of practice, and the power of public art to address gender issues in the context of Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. The workshop will be moderated by Engaged Research Fund recipient Ruslan M. Rahimov, an anthropologist at the American University of Central Asia, and include fellow Engaged Research Fund recipient Jarkyn Shadymanova, sociologist, and co-author of the research. The workshop will include community partners and AUCA students Udukenova Kymbat, Askarbekova Sezim, Almazbekova Aizada, and Egemberdieva Aliia. Other participants include Diana Ukhina, a researcher, artist, curator and head of the SYNERGY creative workshop and the Bishkek School of Contemporary Art (BiSCA) as well as Jazgul Madazimova, an artist primarily interested in public and social practice art.
Connecting Dots: Entangling Experiences of Women from Colombia and Afghanistan in Peace-building
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Spanish: En(RED)ando Saberes de Mujeres: Experiencias de mujeres de Colombia y Afganistán para la construcción de paz.
Date: Tuesday March 14 2023 at 10:00 am EDT (UTC-4) (9:00AM UTC-5)
This event provided simultaneous interpretation in Spanish to English and English to Spanish.
This forum will elevate the voices and lived experiences of women who are building and enhancing community networks capable of facing challenges of violence and injustice. It will examine the potential and difficulties that each community has discovered in developing its own networks from Montes de María and El Huila in Colombia, as well as Nadia Amanyar and Shakila in Afghanistan. The forum will be moderated by three Engaged Research Fund recipients Sooriya Arya (American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan), Diana Ordoñez Castillo (Universidad de Los Andes, Columbia), and Carol Montealegre (Bard College, United States).
Community Participants include representatives from Colectivo de Comunicaciones de Montes de María (Colombia), Asomhupaz Asociación de Mujeres Huilenses por la Paz (Colombia), and Uzgarish Cultural and Women Organization (Afghanistan).