ITD-CH25 Workshop Abstracts

Contributeurs

Laine Chanteloup, Unil-CIRM
Kylian Henchoz-Manitha, Unil

Langue

Français

Résumé

L’atelier propose d’explorer la production de films comme outil de recherche et de médiation transdisciplinaire. En mobilisant l’image et le récit, il favorise le dialogue entre disciplines scientifiques, savoirs professionnels et expériences vécues. Le film devient un support commun, accessible et sensible, permettant de dépasser les barrières de langage ou de jargon académique. Sa force réside dans la capacité à mettre en valeur des points de vue pluriels, à documenter des pratiques, mais aussi à rendre visibles des émotions et des attachements aux lieux. Cet outil engage ainsi un rapport plus incarné aux enjeux environnementaux et sociaux étudiés. L’atelier discutera des avantages – ouverture à d’autres formes de savoirs, meilleure diffusion des résultats, implication des communautés concernées – mais aussi des enjeux méthodologiques et éthiques liés à la co-production d’images. En impliquant les populations locales dans l’écriture, la réalisation ou la restitution des films, il devient possible de renforcer leur participation active, leur reconnaissance et leur pouvoir d’agir. Plus qu’un simple outil de communication, la production filmique se présente alors comme un levier de co-construction des connaissances et un moyen de tisser des liens entre chercheurs, acteurs locaux et spectateurs.

Contributors

Sierra Deutsch, Universӓt Zürich
Mirjam Steiger, Universӓt Zürich
Jinat Hossain, Universӓt Zürich
Rose Cecile Nelson, Universität Zürich

Language

English

Abstract

Experts agree that transformative change is urgently needed to address the global ‘polycrisis’ of climate change, biodiversity loss, widening social inequality, political instability, and related crises. For many, transforming relations is key for initiating such change, but needs to account for hidden power dynamics that create and maintain unjust, exclusive, and harmful relations. Moreover, the complexity of the polycrisis requires comprehensive solutions that can only emerge from deep engagement with diverse stakeholders and knowledges with varying levels of power. Addressing power dynamics is thus not only important to achieve the outcome of transformed relations, but also as part of the process of designing transformations. Critical Social Sciences (CSS) are those that dig deep into societal relations to identify hidden power dynamics and their effects and outcomes. In our SNSF Project Translating Transformations, we use CSS to design tools to help make hidden power dynamics more visible so that transformations can be enabled. In this workshop, we will introduce participants to two of our tools that demonstrate how two different types of power (discursive and structural) function in everyday life to subtly affect our relations with each other (in our personal and professional lives) and with society in general.

Contributors

ITD Research Group, Eawag:
Dr. Sabine Hoffmann,
Dr. Jialin Zhang,
Dr. Maryna Lakhno,
Dr. Jana Thierfelder,
Hanna Salomon

Language

English 

Abstract

Research organizations such as universities and institutes increasingly position themselves as solutions-oriented actors, aiming to generate knowledge that addresses societally relevant issues through inter- and transdisciplinary (ITD) research. Integration, i.e. the multi-dimensional process of interconnecting different perspectives and elaborating integrated outputs, constitutes the core feature and challenge of ITD research. However, a discrepancy between the theory and practice of ITD integration persists: the hiring and promotion criteria, organizational structures, funding schemes, and in-house competencies of research organizations do not necessarily create favorable conditions for enabling ITD integration in practice. This workshop intends to contribute to discuss such conditions for ITD integration. Workshop convenors will present an ‘action guide’ tailored to leaders of research organizations to strengthen ITD research within them and discuss with workshop participants a portfolio of strategies in four key areas: (1) organizational structures (2) hiring and promotion criteria, (3) funding requirements, and (4) learning and mentoring. Workshop participants will exchange in smaller groups on the relevancy and usefulness of the ‘action guide’ and reflect on action steps and their expected (intended and unintended) consequences. 

Reference

Dettwiler D, Deutsch L, Hoffmann S (2024) Action Guide. Strategies to strengthen inter- and transdisciplinarity in your research organization. Eawag, Dübendorf; https://www.itdactionguide.ch/

Mitwirkende

Marie-Louise Nigg, HSLU, Design Film Kunst (DFK)
Stefan Kunz , HSLU, Technik & Architektur

Sprache

Deutsch

Abstract

Fachhochschulen besitzen aufgrund ihres engen Bezugs zur Praxis grosses Potenzial für transdisziplinäre Forschung und Forschung zu Transdisziplinarität. Dieses ist bislang aber noch wenig explizit gemacht worden. Das interdisziplinäre Netzwerk Raum & Gesellschaft (IDN R&G) der Hochschule Luzern unterstützt bereits seit 2018 inter- und transdisziplinäre Forschungsprojekte im Bereich der Raumentwicklung. Die komplexe Wechselwirkung unterschiedlicher sozialer, politischer, ökonomischer, ökologischer Interessen und Anspruchsgruppen sowie die daraus resultierenden Zielkonflikte unterstreichen die Bedeutung der Transdisziplinarität in diesem Bereich. Der IDN R&G ist aktuell daran, das implizite transdisziplinäre Wissen durch die Reflexion konkreter IDN-Forschungsprojekte, ihrer Methoden und Prozesse explizit und dadurch vermittelbar zu machen. Im Workshop werden erste Erkenntnisse vorgestellt und mit den Teilnehmenden diskutiert, inwiefern und wie sie sich in ihrem eigenen Umfeld an Fachhochschulen und Universitäten mit Transdisziplinarität auseinandersetzen und welche Mehrwerte und Spezifika sich daraus ergeben.

Contributors

Theresa Tribaldos, Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern
Norman M. Kearney, Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern

Language

English

Abstract

In this workshop, we facilitate experiential learning about how scenarios can be used in transdisciplinary research to elicit and connect different ways of thinking about and relating to the future. As depictions of how the future could be, scenarios can provide an entry point for exploring different values, interests, and beliefs – those represented in the scenarios, and those embodied by the participants who engage with, reflect on, and critique the scenarios. They can also foster the co-production of systems and transformation knowledge, leading to collaborative action. Our research focuses on food systems and social organization. As such, we motivate this workshop with a set of scenarios that explore power shifts in food systems (e.g., towards and away from intensive, monoculture agriculture). We invite participants with diverse backgrounds to join us in reflecting on these scenarios through the following questions: How would you feel if you lived in a world described by this scenario? Does this scenario make sense to you? How do you think this scenario could become reality? What could prevent this scenario from becoming reality? The workshop provides an opportunity to learn about and discuss scenario methods, food systems, and power relations, and to practice skills such as relational and counterfactual thinking.