Wroclaw – Poland
Lead: University of Wrocław (UWr)
Work Package 3
29. – 30. November 2023
Problems to be addressed
The event was focused on the applicability of (post)colonial approaches to the analysis of East-West relations within the EU, with the Ukrainian war as the relevant context. Specifically it aimed to address:
- East-West Relations: Exploring the (post)colonial dynamics in East-West relations within the European Union, using the war in Ukraine as a contextual framework.
- Applicability of Theories of (PosColonialism: Applying post-colonial, neo-colonial, and decolonial approaches to better understand contemporary East-West relations in Europe.
Target groups
- Researchers, teachers, and students from the Social Sciences Faculty at the University of Wrocław
The Questions for this event
- How relevant are colonial, post-colonial, and decolonial theories in analyzing East-West relations in Europe today?
- What impact has the war in Ukraine had on cultural, political, and social dynamics between East and West in Europe?
- How can interdisciplinary approaches provide new insights into these relations?
- What role does AI play in enhancing cultural communication through social media?
Presenters – speakers – artists -actors
Dr. Christian U. Noack
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Professor for East European Studies (Universditeit van Amsterdam)
Prof. Beata Ociepka
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Professor and Head of Public Diplomacy Lab (Uniwersytet Wroclawski)
Julia Trzcińska
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Moderator (Uniwersytet Wroclawski)
Dr. Pierre-Frédéric Weber
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Professor for History and Political Science (Uniwersytet Szczecinski)
The Answers from this event
Introduction of NARDIV’s Objectives
The panel successfully introduced the NARDIV project to the academic community at the University of Wrocław, sparking discussions on East-West relations in the context of the war in Ukraine.
Interdisciplinary Involvement
The event engaged diverse academic disciplines, allowing for a multifaceted approach to colonial and post-colonial studies.
Focus on Ukraine
The discussions highlighted the urgency of applying these theoretical frameworks to the ongoing war in Ukraine and its broader impact on Europe.