The seminar primarily analysed conflicts and conflict resolution mechanisms in the context of elections and referendums in Africa (Senegal, South Africa, Ghana, Mali etc,.). One focus was on digitalisation and digitality in Africa. Keynote speakers were Profs Christoph Hartmann, (Univ Duisburg-Essen), Deodatus Shayo (Univ Daressalam) and Blessmore Nikiti (Grasp Münster). In addition to forms of participation and the coupling of direct and deliberative democracy (DDD), the links between offline and online participation was analysed. Of particular importance were conflicts in the context of constitutional discourses, conflicts in the area of tension between civil society and the state ("shrinking spaces").

Smart cities can be regarded as the latest important administrative reform and digital innovation in most metropolitan cities globally. The international seminar focused on open data, open innovation, online and offline participation, sustainability (smart energy, smart mobility, smart architecture etc.) as components of a smart city. International best and bad practices will be analyzed. Here the main regional focus was on Brazil and Germany.
 

Vom 6.6. 15:00 - 7. 6. 15:00 fand im Hitzehaus (Münster) der Workshop "Die Fußball EM 2024-Sport und Politik" von Prof. Norbert Kersting (Uni Münster): "Nationale Identität und National branding". Mit dabei waren die Profs. Pamela Wickler (Uni Bielefeld): "Begleitforschung zur EM und Nachhaltigkeit für das Bundes-Innenministerium, Erik Meier (Uni Münster): "Politisierung des Sports"; Jürgen Mittag (Sporthochschule Köln): "Geschichte der EM" und dem Journalisten Dietrich Schulze Marmeling: "Nationalelf"

Meeting at Sapienza University Rome (Sept 2023)

Learn about the growing importance of civil society in Africa and its role in conflict resolution and social debate. This interdisciplinary event approaches the topic from a variety of perspectives: art history, anthropology, politics, and civil society. It will address topics such as decolonization, artistic renaissance in Africa, and the role of art in conflict resolution. The conference is aimed at students and those interested in current developments in Africa and takes place in cooperation with the BMBF-funded research project "Resilient Urban Communities" (RUC).
If it is not possible for you to travel to Münster, you can participate online via ZOOM without costs. Please register for this by writing to zdialog@uni-muenster.de.

Systematic analysis and evaluation with accompanying videos of demonstrative participation. From the anti-nuclear power movement in Ahaus to the Last Generation. From farmer protests, anti-abortion activists to "Querdenker". From yellow vests to demonstrations in Israel. The Protest Postershow will be open until mid-July at IfPOL, Platz der Weißen Rose in the Foyer. The Gathertown link grants 4 weeks of free online admission.