Between Activism and Academia: Research Justice in Unequal Cities
Powerful universities in unequal cities have a long history of extractive modes of research. They are also often agents of gentrification. In this talk, Ananya Roy lays out a politics of refusal and further, develops the concept of research justice, which includes principles of accountability and reciprocity. Subsequently, Christian Schmid will discuss his experiences and lessons that can be learned from the 1980s movements in Zurich. Then, Joanna Kusiak will critically reflect on the tensions of combining her activist and academic work with and about Deutsche Wohnen & Co. enteignen.
This event is taking place in English on Tuesday, 11 October 2022, beginning at 17.30 in the ETH Main Building, Room E 7.
Debate: Ananya Roy (UCLA), Christian Schmid (ETHZ), Joanna Kusiak (Cambridge)
Introduction: Hanna Hilbrandt (UZH)
Moderation: Lindsay Howe (Uni Liechtenstein), David Kaufmann (ETHZ)