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- Convenors:
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Lauren Hossack
(Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen)
Helen Nohgwe Yogo (Institute of Sociology)
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- Format:
- Workshop
Short Abstract:
Early career scholars confront unwriting in a variety of ways when researching and inhabiting academia. Short talks from mid-career academics will reflect on some of these, with space to discuss experiences, exchange advice, and contribute to building a strong international Young Scholars’ network.
Long Abstract:
As the next generation of folklorists and ethnologists, we confront concepts of 'unwriting' in many ways, for instance in reshaping methodologies or disciplinary frameworks or in amplifying marginal and underrepresented practices. As early career researchers, we are often positioned precariously within academia, confronted with structures of power that may not support us as scholars or as individuals. As we look to our individual and collective futures, what can we learn from colleagues who have confronted these scripts before? How can we support each other in writing the futures of our fields?
This event will feature short talks from mid-career academics, followed by space for attendees to discuss experiences, exchange advice, and contribute to building a strong international Young Scholars network. All who identify as young scholars, new researchers, early career researchers, postgraduates, postdoctoral researchers or anything in between are invited to join.