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Life at global dis:connect

 

global dis:connect attracts talented researchers and artists who are interested in dis:connectivity. There is ample opportunity to discuss your work with resident researchers and other visiting fellows.

Are there any regularly scheduled events at gd:c?

The colloquium takes place every Tuesday during the teaching term (roughly mid-October until mid-February and mid-April until late July). The purpose is to allow fellows, staff and invited guests to present their work, engage with colleagues and obtain valuable feedback.

 

The fellows usually hold a reading group on Thursdays where they can get to know each other, discuss academic texts and share their work. Thursday has also proven to be a good weekday to accommodate joint excursions into Munich’s local history and museums. If you have ideas for guided tours or would like to present your own research or expertise on Munich, feel free to approach our staff.

 

The annual summer school extends over several days, generally takes place at the beginning of the summer vacation (late July/early August) and focuses on a different topic each year. It offers graduate and PhD students and artists the chance to discuss their own scholarly and artistic projects with experts and to open a dialogue with the Centre’s research. All fellows are invited to participate or engage in the programme.

 

Up-to-date information on the Centre’s events can be found in a Google calendar in the fellows’ corner and/or subscribe using this iCal address.

How do I find out about news and events at gd:c?

Much of our communication occurs over Slack. We have a number of channels, each covering its own topic. You can use Slack to contact the student assistants with a book request, find out about interesting events at LMU and in Munich’s research and cultural scene and arrange an outing with other fellows and team members.

 

You will be added with your email address at the start of your fellowship.

Will gd:c support/sponsor an event I am planning?

The Centre provides each fellow with the financial means to organise and co-host an international workshop in tandem with one or more fellows in their area of research during the fellowship.

 

Fellows from diverse disciplines and backgrounds naturally have different needs and expectations when it comes to the type of event that will provide the best exposure for their work. As a result, we cannot provide blanket sponsorship terms for everyone. Nonetheless, we welcome your ideas for events that would enrich our work and yours.

 

Workshops are foreseen to last 1-2 days and are allotted a budget up to 8,000€.

 

Our facilities offer space for 40 people. Usually, 10-20 active participants take part in a two-day workshop. Travel and accommodation costs can only be covered for active participants. In exceptional cases, remote participation via Zoom may be possible.

 

If you have something in mind, please contact our event team for further details.

How can I get my work out into the world?

Actively engaging with the public as well as the academic and artistic communities is of primary importance to us all.

 

homepage

Please provide us with a short biographical note, a photo and a description of your project (<600 characters with spaces) to help us publicise your work on our website and social media channels.

 

TransferLab

Our in-house TransferLab exists to develop and test new ways of disseminating knowledge, scholarship and other artistic and intellectual products, including yours. If you want to reach new target groups or get creative with new modes of dissemination and outreach, feel free to contact our transfer team.

 

social media and YouTube

You can also find us on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube.

 

gd:c publications

At global dis:connect, we offer three in-house publication formats, the blog, our research bulletin static and the Bildband. You’re welcome to contribute to any or all of them. Please contact our managing editor Ben with any further questions or contributions.

Where can I find books and research materials?

The Centre has a collection of reference books with key texts relevant to dis:connection in the common room. You can either browse them in person or check our Zotero library.

 

Fellows have access to the physical and digital media of the university library and the Bavarian State Library, which are about eight minutes away by bike and about 15 minutes by public transit. You can obtain a library card from the information desk at the library with your passport and a copy of your fellowship contract. For more information, click here.

 

For help ordering books through our student assistants, contact them at: books.gdc@lmu.de or on the #tasks_fellows channel on Slack.