Join us for weekly Monday sessions (10:15–12:00) in room NI:B0824. These gatherings are dedicated to building urban humanities at IUR through collaborative writing, research development, shared reflection, and informal exchange. Whether you are exploring the field for the first time or are already working within it, you are welcome to join as often as you can.
The aim is to create time and structure for concrete progress—toward both individual research goals and shared thematic development. While some meetings may focus on the needs of individual researchers, the primary emphasis will be on sustained collective work. Building on previous discussions, particularly at IUR’s retreat in Athens, the agenda for the upcoming term includes the conceptualization and further development of our co-creation platform (currently under the working title VerkStaden). We will also begin drafting a co-authored article exploring how urban humanities has taken shape in different contexts. A third shared goal is to develop a major research funding application centered on the theme of urban humanities.
These regular gatherings are designed not only to support academic work, but also to foster a collegial, inclusive, and socially grounded environment. By meeting weekly, we hope to build a rhythm that supports collaboration, encourages informal connections, and offers a space for all interested researchers to take part in shaping the future direction of urban humanities at IUR.
While we encourage in-person attendance, digital participation will be possible as a last resort. A Zoom link will be provided upon registration by contacting Robert Nilsson Mohammadi.
Questions? Contact urban humanities theme leader Robert Nilsson Mohammadi (robert.mohammadi@mau.se).