Join us for an evening of science and conversation at our Community Cafe! Grab a cup of a cup of coffee or tea, settle in, and get ready to delve into the latest in the social sciences. This event is designed for anyone interested in science to engage in meaningful yet down-to-earth discussions and connect with social scientists and experts.
- Date
- Wednesday 19 Jun 2024, 17:30 - 19:30
- Type
- General
- Spoken Language
- English
- Room
- ISS Butterfly Bar (First floor)
- Location
- International Institute of Social Studies
- Ticket information
Admission is free for this event, but registration is required. On the day of the event, doors will open at 17:30. Participants are invited to purchase refreshments and snacks to enjoy throughout the night.
About our theme: Queering International Development
Our unique identities colour our lived experiences. Social scientists are often encouraged to exercise critical self-awareness to balance different perspectives in their research, but we don’t often hear much about researchers themselves. For example, what is it like to work as a queer social scientist in the field of international development? Is international development conducted through a heteronormative lens? And what are some of the challenges queer social scientists face in finding community and working with civil society?
In honour of Pride Month, our expert panel will highlight stories of their research experiences and projects geared toward LGBTQIA+ youth. We will also open the floor for you to pose questions directly to our panel. With this event, we aim to highlight queer projects and perspectives within the humanitarian arena, and build bonds of mutual recognition between practitioners and allies in international development.
Our conversationalists
Dr Elissaios PapyrakisAssociate Professor in Development Economics at ISS
Dr Naomi van StapeleLector, 'Inclusive Education', at The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Our programme
- 17:30 - Doors open
- 18:00 - Warm welcome and activity
- 18:15 - Panel discussion
- 18:30 - Interactive Q&A between scientists and audience
- 19:30 - Mingling and refreshments in the Butterfly Bar (ISS' campus cafe)
Registration and information
The event is free, but registration is required, so please fill out our form. The location of the event is on the first floor of the ISS building, which can be accessed by taking the stairs or using the elevator in the front lobby. On the first floor, the Butterfly Bar's entrance can be found to the right of the staircase and elevator. If you have accessibility concerns, please get in touch with us via events@iss.nl. Affordable beverages and (vegan) snacks will be available in the Butterfly Bar.
