Common Ground Research Networks (September 2024)
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News, updates and events in September 2024.
Seventeenth International Conference on the Inclusive Museum, 13-15 September 2024, MuseumsQuartier and Weltmuseum Wien, Vienna, Austria + Online
Special Focus: Intersectionality: Museums, Inclusion, and SDGs
We have reached the critical turning point eight years on with seven to go for realising the UN 2030 Agenda addressing the Sustainable Development Goals. The new Museum Definition of ICOM and the seminal UNESCO Museum Recommendation position museums as civil society agents in this process through local action adding to national and international aspirations and active citizenship. The challenge is locating museums within the holistic framework of cultural, economic, social and environmental sustainability. The intersectionality of the momentum across all cultural borders for climate justice, poverty alleviation and inclusion must be innovative charting path breaking approaches bridging the gulf between the Global North and the Global South. 17 Museums and 17 SDGs is an illustrative museum movement in Austria that has global relevance and lessons. This action strategy together with a range of European and international arts, museum and heritage case studies from all the continents provides for multilateralism, cultural exchanges and collaborative learning as we meet next In Vienna.
Aging & Social Change: Fourteenth Interdisciplinary Conference, 18-20 September 2024, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland + Online
Special Focus: Diversity Over Time: Changes in Individual, Organizational, and Place Contexts
Calls to understand the diverse contexts of heterogenous older populations are longstanding. However, these contexts and the conditions that shape and characterise their form are in themselves subject to substantial change over time. The significance of these changes can be considered across three interconnected levels. At the level of the individual, this includes: variations and inequities in socio-economic circumstances and outcomes; shifts in values, preferences and demand; and the multiplicity and uncertainty of life trajectories. At the level of organisations, this includes changes in the structures and institutions of the life course and transformations in production and exchange across work, social protection, and health and social care spheres. At the level of place, this includes the potential political reconstitution of settings in older age, the shifting nature of belonging and placemaking, and the sociocultural, economic, and technological changes in daily life within place. Such changes have significant implications for not only the subjective experiences of older adults but for a range of objective outcomes related to participation and integration. They also have implications for how advanced and emerging ageing societies can leverage the resources and innovations needed to empower the rights, voice and inclusion of older populations. Without due examination of these changes, political and social agendas related to ageing risk becoming stagnated and ineffective.
Drawing on interdisciplinary and international perspectives, the 14th Ageing and Social Change Conference provides an important opportunity to facilitate this examination. The Conference, hosted by the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology, will occur in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society at the University of Galway.
The Conference has four excellent international plenary speakers who will speak to these individual, organisational and place contexts, drawing out tensions and new directions in scholarship and policy. A number of these plenaries will also feature responses from renowned ageing and life-course researchers, supporting a unique dialogue and exchange of ideas. Across the programme, the 14th Ageing and Social Change Conference will offer a rich variety of symposia, individual sessions and plenary panels to allow attendees to test, challenge and expand their thinking on interdisciplinary aspects of ageing and later life.
We hope you can join us in Galway in September 2024.
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Fourteenth International Conference on Food Studies, 2-4 October 2024, Politécnico de Portalegre, Portalegre, Portugal + Online
Special Focus - Place Matters: The Valorization of Cultural, Gastronomic, and Territorial Heritage
In a "place," a complex landscape emerges, where the interaction of geographical and cultural boundaries orchestrates a dynamic of human experiences. This concept of "place" goes beyond just geography; it transforms into an anthropological realm, a crucible of identity, a platform for interconnected stories, and a repository of history.
At the Fourteenth International Conference on Food Studies, we aim to explore the profound significance of "place" by peeling back its layers through the lenses of cultural, culinary, and territorial heritage. Our mission is to reveal the essence of a region, brimming with deep meaning. Through rigorous intellectual inquiry and lively social engagement, we seek to foster discussions that illuminate the intricate tapestry of cultural and territorial identity.
Our journey will span the domains of food production and sustainability, forging a path toward comprehensive nourishment. We will delve into the intricate relationship between food, nutrition, and health. Throughout our exploration, we will consider the interplay of food policies, politics, and cultures, drawing wisdom from the past as a valuable resource. Together, we will extract knowledge from bygone eras, enriching our present by revitalizing the culture, memory, heritage, and identity of both a people and their cherished territory.
Fourteenth International Conference on Health, Wellness & Society, 3-4 October 2024, Malmö University, Malmö, Sweden + Online
Special Focus - Health for Democracy, Democracy for Health
Democracy – as both a political system and set of values – has often been linked to human health and the quality of healthcare systems. We know, for example, that democratic values tend to correlate positively with human well-being. Conversely, democratic decision-making practices are often heralded to enhance both patients' understanding of their treatment, and influence research budgets to better meet societal needs. Yet, as with elections, we know that the possibility to choose can also produce negative outcomes if the voters/patients are ill-informed. The conference engages with these debates from a transdisciplinary perspective, as well as relating it to new developments including the role of Artificial Intelligence and the rapidly growing role of consumer health apps and wearable devices that have shifted where and how healthcare takes place.
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