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This article argues that Tiziano Terzani’s legendary travelogue was never a purely textual work. Digital storytelling allows us to finally read it as an intermedial narrative that exceeds the printed page.
From Puerto Vallarta to Berlin, gentrification is routinely framed as inevitable. It is not. It is the outcome of political choices that can be confronted and changed. This article draws on my dual commitment as a researcher of urban-economic structures and as an engaged resident invested in the city as a space of encounter, conflict, and memory.
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Since the relaunch of our online platform last year, our community has grown – and now we want to hear from you. We are inviting you to contribute to our blog! We are looking for engaging articles (800–2000 words) that bring the humanities to life. Have a look at currently featured blog articles and get in touch with us for support.
We invite you to this book launch which includes a panel discussion with authors (Britta Sweers, Franz Andres Morrissey) and the editor of the book, as well as live music by Mat Callahan & Yvonne Moore and Franz Andres Morrissey. Members of the GSAH can obtain 0.25 ECTS credits. Tomorrow, February 26th, 18:15, Walter Benjamin Kolleg. Come join us for lively discussions, music, food and drinks!
Die Webseiten-Plattform bündelt die Vielfalt geistes- und kulturwissenschaftlicher Forschung zu ökologischen Themen. Sie bietet damit eine zentrale Ressource zu unterschiedlichen methodischen und thematischen Perspektiven und lädt zu weiterem Austausch ein. Schaut euch die neue Projektseite an!
“Have you ever thought about the significance of bones in history, religions or even politics?” In this episode Hélène Dupraz Sancho explores what sacred human relics can reveal about colonial society and history in today’s Mexico. Listen to the episode here on our Youtube channel.
“Bahn, Bier und Winterberg”: Der tschechische Schriftsteller Jaroslav Rudiš liest aus seinen Werken. Mit Prof. Virginia Richter und Prof. Oliver Lubrich spricht er über seine Beziehung zur Eisenbahn, seine literarische Arbeit und das Bier als Kulturgut. Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch statt, ist kostenlos und ohne Anmeldung möglich. 18. Februar 2026, 18:30 Uhr, Hallersaal der Burgerbibliothek Bern, Münstergasse 63. Picture: Vojtěch Veškrna.
This workshop with Dr. Andreas Berger focusses on the principles and practices of clear, meaningful, and responsible science communication. We will explore how our research can be translated for broader public without oversimplification or loss of analytical depth. Register now with michael.toggweiler@unibe.ch .
“Bahn, Bier und Winterberg”: Der tschechische Schriftsteller Jaroslav Rudiš liest aus seinen Werken. Mit Prof. Virginia Richter und Prof. Oliver Lubrich spricht er über seine Beziehung zur Eisenbahn, seine literarische Arbeit und das Bier als Kulturgut. Die Veranstaltung findet auf...
This workshop with Dr. Andreas Berger focusses on the principles and practices of clear, meaningful, and responsible science communication. We will explore how our research can be translated for broader public without oversimplification or loss of analytical depth. Register now...
This workshop with Andrea Bordoli introduces doctoral students and early-career researchers to the principles and practices of visual storytelling, with a focus on how images (still and moving) and sounds can convey complex ideas in the humanities and social sciences....
Welche kolonialen Strukturen prägen die europäische Landwirtschaft? Und welche Rolle spielen rassifizierte Ungleichheiten in der aktuellen europäischen Agrarpolitik? Mit dieser Thematik beschäftigt sich Violetta Kane, M.A., in ihrer Dissertation, und arbeitet zusätzlich im familieneigenen Rebberg. Hört euch die neue Folge...
Martin Ritzmann spricht mit dem Wissenschaftsphilosophen Claus Beisbart über Computersimulationen, Moral im virtuellen Raum – und warum eine digitale Palme verschwindet, wenn man ihr den Rücken zudreht. Hört rein!
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This Summer School is organized by the Lisbon Consortium in association with the Porto Summer School on Art & Cinema in connection with the Disobedience Archive, a curatorial project by Marco Scotini. Don’t miss the deadline on 26 January. Find...
In this episode, hosted by Laura Rowitz and Rea Vogt, we delve into a fascinating conversation with Cyrus Schayegh, professor of International History and Politics at the Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID). Schayegh reflects on the evolving discussions in global history,...
Lea Hagmann spricht mit der Sozial- und Medienanthropologin Michaela Schäuble über den Tarantismus in Süditalien. Im Zentrum steht das Ritual des Spinnentanzes – und die Frage, wie sich ethnografische Forschung nicht nur schreiben, sondern auch filmen lässt. Hört rein!
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