Course Description
This Spring School aims to be a space to (re-)imagine, (re-)design and (re-) discover practices for knowledge co-creation with and for those resisting injustice on all fronts; taking their/our knowledges as a serious point of departure to re-think activism, policy making, research, art, and other forms of resistance praxis. It offers an opportunity to explore and expand how knowledge can be collectively cultivated, shared, and transformed — with a focus on themes such as (forced) migration, education, income inequality, and gender.
In the spirit of truly respecting and recognizing experiences and knowledges that have historically been silenced or sidelined, this Spring School offers a hands-on program bringing together academic and societal partners from the Netherlands, Kenya, the USA, Mexico, and South Africa. The program will include critical discussions, workshops, and presentations on methodologies such as participatory action research, arts-based methods, community-based approaches, and other creative/hybrid practices.
The Co-Creation Spring School is open to all individuals interested in knowledge co-creation and the search for ethical and reciprocal partnerships for social justice, both within and beyond academia. We welcome practitioners, early-career scholars, artists, activists, and professionals from diverse fields to join us in exploring collaborative knowledge-making and sharing for social and environmental justice.
Registration
If you are interested in participating in the spring school, you can register by filling in this form. The deadline for registration is on May 6th after which we will contact you to confirm your registration and provide more information about the program and payment. A detailed syllabus and program will be shared upon acceptance. Note that there are limited spots available, so it pays to be quick with registering!
Fees
50 euros: for those with limited funds (for example students)
100 euros: for those who are regularly waged
200 euros: for those whose participation is supported/funded by an institution or organization, such as a university or policy center
If you are interested in participating in the spring school, but these fees are a barrier to your participation, please get in touch via email at cocreationlab@vu.nl.