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P205


Reimagining STS & academic work: challenges, transformations, and alternative futures 
Convenors:
Kyriaki Papageorgiou (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
Sharon Traweek (University of California, Los Angeles UCLA)
Vivian Anette Lagesen (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)
Knut H Sørensen (NTNU Norwegian Univ. of Science and Technology)
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Format:
Combined Format Open Panel
Location:
HG-08A20
Sessions:
Wednesday 17 July, -, -
Time zone: Europe/Amsterdam

Short Abstract:

Our panel explores the challenges and transformative potential of STS and academic research through a series of paper presentations complemented by interactive discussions, inviting participants to critically reassess the position and role of our scholarly work.

Long Abstract:

In a time marked by intricate societal challenges, academia is called upon to evolve and realign its priorities. Since the 1990s, concerns have been voiced over the trajectory of universities and academic work, particularly how they have been shaped by neoliberal ideologies, especially managerialism and new public management. This is an opportune moment to rethink the position and role of academia and the knowledge-making ecologies within which they are enmeshed. It is a task particularly relevant for the STS community to uptake, since at the core of the field are fundamental questions about the relationship between knowledge and society.

Echoing the conference's theme, "Making and doing transformations," our workshop explores the transformative potential and hurdles of STS and academic research. Our objective is threefold: 1) foster insightful discussions on the present state of academia; 2) spark innovative thinking about its future; and 3) devise timely and actionable strategies for today, explore a wide range of themes, from the impact and relevance of academic research to supporting a more inclusive and decolonial scholarship.

The first session of the panel offers an xploration of the interplay between societal challenges, academic identities, and the structural frameworks that govern the production and dissemination of knowledge. The second session sets the stage for an in-depth discussion about the underlying sentiments within academia and its future trajectory, particularly in response to recent technological advancements.

Accepted contributions:

Session 1 Wednesday 17 July, 2024, -
Session 2 Wednesday 17 July, 2024, -