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Javni poziv za Nagradu "Zagorka Golubović" Pozivamo mlađe istraživače i istraživačice, autore i autorke angažovanih naučnih radova, da se prijave na JAVNI POZIV za dodelu Nagrade "Zagorka Golubović" za angažovani istraživački rad mladih istraživača i istraživačica. Mogu se prijaviti mlađi istraživači i istraživačice koji su master studenti, doktoranti ili su stekli doktorat u proteklih pet godina. Rok za prijave: 15. septembar 2024. Najbolji autorski tekst prema oceni žirija biće ponovo objavljen u jednom od časopisa Instituta – Filozofija i društvo ili Kritika. Autor ili autorka teksta dobiće i novčanu stipendiju. Za više informacija o kriterijumima i načinu prijave, posetite: https://lnkd.in/d-Ai4SAE #AngažovanaMisao #IFDT #NagradaZagorkaGolubović #Konkurs #mladiistrazivaci #engagedresearch #research #FiD #Kritika

Next week: Open Talks: The Holocaust on Yugoslav Screens - Poetics and Politics of Representation ❗️Public Event - Open to All❗️ Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 6:00 PM CET** Online Event Hosted by: #IFDT #ShoahLab Language: English This lecture offers a concise overview of fictional Holocaust films in Yugoslav and Serbian cinema from 1945 to the present. Through the analysis of over 50 films, categorized into three time periods (1945-1977, 1978-2005, 2006-present), we will explore the evolving poetics and politics of Holocaust representation shaped by the turbulent historical contexts from the Cold War to the disintegration of Yugoslavia. Lecturer: nevena dakovic (University of Arts in Belgrade, Faculty of Dramatic Arts) More about the lecture and Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/dupqWfwt) #EngagedThought #Holocaust #CinemaStudies #HistoricalAnalysis @US Embassy

Zvuk misli #29 „Gendered Apartheid: Feminist Mobilizations in Iran“ Guest: Firoozeh Farvardin Host: Filip Balunović In this episode, we talked with Firoozeh Farvardin, a feminist, activist, and postdoctoral researcher at the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. Firoozeh brings her deep insights into the feminist mobilizations in Iran during 2022, following the tragic death of a Kurdish activist detained for not wearing a hijab. Our discussion explores the broader context of these events, including the legacy of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the pro-Western regime of the Shah, minority rights, neoliberal economic reforms, and Iran's cultural and political future. Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/drww4Nq4   Listen on podcast.rs and all major podcast platforms. This episode is produced with the support of the Open Society Foundations. #EngagedThought #IFDT #ZvukMisli #Podcast #Change2024 #Feminism #Iran #GenderJustice #CulturalStudies

Extended Deadline for EMERGE 2024 - Call for Applications! We are excited to announce an extended deadline for abstract submissions to the EMERGE 2024 international conference, which will focus on the Ethics of Aligning Artificial Intelligence. Conference Dates: December 12-13, 2024 Venue: Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, University of Belgrade New Abstract Submission Deadline: October 1, 2024 For More Information and Registration, visit: https://lnkd.in/d7t2DV3c Join leading experts and thinkers in a dialogue that will shape the future of artificial intelligence. Organized by #IFDT's Digital Society Lab and The Institute for Artificial Intelligence of Serbia #IFDT #AngažovanaMisao #EngagedThought #DigiLab #CFP #Emerge2024 #AI #Ethics #Conference #CallForPapers

Call for Applications: Politics and Narratives at European Borderlands: Rethinking Balkans for Ukraine  Central European University’s Invisible University for Ukraine and #IFDT Belgrade invite students to apply for a free international online course exploring European borderlands with a focus on the Balkans. This interdisciplinary course will explore the region's politics, society, history, and culture, fostering connections and solidarity across Southeast Europe, Ukraine, and beyond. Participants will benefit from weekly seminars by leading experts, mentoring sessions, and the opportunity to attend an in-person Winter School in Budapest in January 2025. How to Apply:   Submit a CV and 200-300 word motivation letter to [email protected] by September 20, 2024. For all details visit: https://lnkd.in/eqwUbqAS Selected participants will be notified by September 25, and the course will begin on September 27 at 5 p.m. CET. #EngagedThought #CEU #BorderlandStudies #CallForApplications #AcademicOpportunities

New Episode: Zvuk Misli #28 "The Poor Cannot Afford to be Individualists"   Guest: Stavros Stavrides   Host: Filip Balunović  In this discussion, we explore how collective action and solidarity are essential for marginalized communities in the fight for social change. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dHW2Cgwm Listen on Podcast.rs    Open Society Foundations supported this production.  #EngagedThought #IFDT #ZvukMisli #Podcast #SocialChange #Solidarity #Society

Zvuk misli #28: „The Poor Cannot Afford to be Individualists“ Guest: Stavros Stavrides Host: Filip Balunović YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dHW2Cgwm @podcast.rs The Open Society Foundations support production. #EngagedThought #IFDT #ZvukMisli #podcast #Change2024 #Solidarity #society

Upcoming Lecture: Milovan Pisarri – “The Destruction of the Yugoslav Jews: A Paradigm of the Holocaust in Europe” Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024   Time: 18:00 CET   Format: Online (Open to the Public)   Organizer: #IFDT #ShoahLab  The Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory, in collaboration with partners on the project “Introducing the First MA Course in Holocaust and Genocide Studies in Serbia”, and with support from the U.S. Embassy Belgrade, Serbia, is hosting a series of open lectures. These sessions will explore the history and teaching of the Holocaust, 20th-century genocides, and various forms of racism and intolerance. The first lecture will be held online on August 21 at 6:00 PM (CET), focusing on the destruction of Yugoslav Jews as a key paradigm within the broader European Holocaust. Working Language: English   Learn more and access the Zoom link: https://ifdt.bg.ac.rs/ypjq #EngagedThought #HolocaustStudies #Antisemitism

What is solidarity? Is it merely an "added value," or a way of life? For insights, tune in to our latest episode of Zvuk misli #28: „The Poor Cannot Afford to be Individualists.“ Guest: Stavros Stavrides   Host: Filip Balunović In this episode of "Sound of Thought," we are joined by Stavros Stavrides, an architect, activist, and professor at the School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens. As a plenary speaker at the "Change" conference, Professor Stavrides explores topics such as: - The role of social movements as producers of knowledge   - The evolving role of intellectuals in learning and teaching   - Self-management practices exemplified by the Zapatistas in Chiapas   - The power dynamics within "gated communities"   - The concept of "non-places" and their connection to the dominant ideology Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dHW2Cgwm    Listen on Podcast.rs and all major podcast platforms. This episode is produced with the support of the Open Society Foundations. #EngagedThought #IFDT #ZvukMisli #Podcast #Change2024 #Solidarity #Society

🎙️ Zvuk Misli #27 „People Need Opportunities for Flourishing, Not Just to Compete in a Race” Featuring: Professor Jonathan Wolff (University of Oxford) Hosted by: Filip Balunovic 📺 Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel #AngažovanaMisao: https://lnkd.in/dUfRwZ7N 🎧 Catch the podcast on Podcast.rs and all major platforms. Supported by Open Society Foundations #AngažovanaMisao #EngagedThought #IFDT #ZvukMisli #Podcast #Equality #Justice #Change2024