{"id":29707,"date":"2023-12-19T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archive.iask.hu\/?p=29707"},"modified":"2024-02-01T13:45:52","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T12:45:52","slug":"a-new-space-odyssey-unesco-most-winter-school-by-iask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.iask.hu\/en\/a-new-space-odyssey-unesco-most-winter-school-by-iask\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Space Odyssey – UNESCO MOST Winter School by iASK"},"content":{"rendered":"

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6th<\/sup> UNESCO Most Winter School<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A New Space Odyssey:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creating Livable Spaces for Social cohesion<\/strong>, Change and Adaptation in Critical Times<\/strong><\/p>\n

26th February \u2013 1st<\/sup> March 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

K\u0151szeg, Hungary<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Organized by iASK in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair for Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainability, Institute of Advanced Studies K\u0151szeg (iASK) and the University of Pannonia<\/p>\n

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From ancient amphitheaters and agora to modern-day art galleries, co-working spaces, and online communities, social, cultural and creative spaces have played a pivotal role in facilitating human expression and interaction. Always adapting to the needs of society, they have served as crucibles where individuals come together to explore, create, and celebrate the richness of culture, creativity, and social connections. Thus, they have been intertwined by technological and economic changes. While they encompass a diverse array of physical and virtual environments, their shared objective is to nurture a sense of belonging, preserve and manage tangible and intangible cultural heritage, encourage innovation, and promote social change.<\/p>\n

Social spaces<\/strong> serve as vital hubs for interpersonal connections and community building. Parks, cafes, community centers, and digital platforms provide venues where people gather to converse, form relationships, and create a sense of shared identity. These spaces facilitate not only social interaction but also political activism and the exchange of ideas, contributing to the formation of public spheres and the vitality of democracy. Cultural spaces<\/strong> encompass museums, theaters, libraries, and other institutions that preserve, present, and interpret culture, history, and the arts. These spaces act as stewards of heritage, providing opportunities for education and cultural enrichment. Furthermore, they contribute to the diversity and pluralism of societies, fostering an appreciation of different worldviews and traditions. Creative spaces<\/strong>, such as art studios, design workshops, and innovation hubs, are hotbeds for human ingenuity. These spaces encourage experimentation, collaboration, and the development of novel ideas. The innovative output of creative spaces drives economic growth, shapes industries, and adds vibrancy to communities. They also serve as platforms for artists and entrepreneurs to engage with the public, enhancing the accessibility of culture and creativity.<\/p>\n

The synergy between these spaces<\/strong> is often underestimated. Cultural spaces can inspire creativity by exposing individuals to diverse artistic expressions. Likewise, creative spaces can promote cultural understanding by engaging artists and innovators from various backgrounds. Social spaces often serve as bridges between cultural and creative realms, facilitating the exchange of ideas, skills, and resources. These spaces face a host of challenges, including financial constraints, accessibility issues, and the need to adapt to evolving technological landscapes. However, they also represent opportunities for fostering inclusivity, innovation, and social change. Collaborative efforts between the public and private sectors, along with community involvement, can help address these challenges. By recognizing the interconnections and shared objectives of these spaces, we can better appreciate their profound impact on our identity, diversity, and social cohesion. As we navigate the complexities of the modern world, these spaces continue to evolve, adapt, and remain indispensable to our collective experience.<\/p>\n

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The 6th<\/sup> UNESCO MOST Winter School offers insight into the processes and interactions among different spaces, the social contexts they grow out of and construct, the values they convey, and the memories they are filled. The scope will move from the general global arena to the smallest local contexts. Panels focus on cultural institutions as repositories of great works of art, heritage items and knowledge centres, well as spaces of microheritage. We ask how they can promote shared values and the reworking of historical traumas and cultivate collective albeit diverse identities. We will tackle the challenges and possibilities for social spaces, and free creative spaces where artistic creativity and communal activities regenerate social cohesion. We also ask how our built environment can contribute to an enjoyable quality of life for individuals, and how we can use different methodologies to design and create spaces where citizens feel comfortable and at home.<\/p>\n

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The 6th<\/sup> UNESCO MOST Winter School, organised by iASK, ISES and University of Pannonia, will take place from the 26th<\/sup> February to 1st<\/sup> March 2024 in K\u0151szeg (Hungary). We welcome applications from master and doctoral students, junior and senior scholars, from the fields of arts, architecture, engineering, design, and all disciplines of humanities and social sciences, especially cultural studies, history, social psychology, spatial and regional sciences. We also welcome professionals and activists from governmental and non-governmental organisations.<\/p>\n

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Each year, the UNESCO MOST Winter School attracts top scholars from across Europe and the world, fostering education for the future, unorthodox thinking, and the dynamic exchange of ideas through transdisciplinary and transcultural dialogue. The discussions at the 6th<\/sup> UNESCO MOST Winter School will address following topics:<\/p>\n

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