Interdisciplinary 4EU+ workshop: Role of Culture in Times of War and Post-War Reconstruction. The Case of Ukraine

Reflecting on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Klára Kosová (Institute of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University) and Neil Predmestnikov (University of Warsaw) organised an interdisciplinary workshop Role of Culture in Times of War and Post-War Reconstruction. The Case of Ukraine. The central aim of the workshop was to create a collaborative network of 4EU+ junior researchers, senior scholars and societal actors seeking not only to reflect on what exactly war means for the cultural landscape, how it affects cultural representation(s), what role the culture plays in dealing with war trauma, and what role should it play in post-war reconstruction but to work towards embedding Ukraine's post-war reconstruction as part of its path towards a more inclusive Europe.

The workshop took place on the 22nd and 23rd of September at the Hollar Building of the Faculty of Social Sciences (the first day) and Jinonice Campus of the Faculty of Social Sciences (the second day). The workshop succeeded in bringing together a vibrant group of participants consisting of nine students and five senior scholars affiliated with 4EU+ Alliance universities (Charles University, University of Warsaw, University of Milano) and six special Ukrainian fellows working in the societal sphere. In addition, as the event was opened to the public, the workshop participants had the opportunity to share their experiences, ideas and views with the more general public.

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