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Regional Studies Association @regstud.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨The 2nd webinar in the #YSI and #RegStud supported series organised by @max-roessler.bsky.social & @crhistianjoel.bsky.social happening soon. 🚨

🕰️ 16th Sept 2pm BST / 3pm CEST
▶️ Spatial imaginaries of ‘left behind places’ in policy discourse

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Free to attend. 😁🔄

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jul 2

Read the article: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jul 2

The paper highlights why the Global East should not be seen only as a region to be studied, but as a source of transformative knowledge for just and sustainable futures.

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Polička Collective explores how diverse and community economies in Central and Eastern Europe contribute to more-than-human wellbeing and offer important theoretical insights. Among the authors are @petrjehlicka.bsky.social (CESCAME member) and @anjadecker.bsky.social (former CESCAME member).

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌍 New article alert in Antipode, co-authored by members of CESCAME!
How can thinking from and with the Global East enrich postcapitalist scholarship and political imagination? A thread 👇

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨 Our event is happening today!
Come join us — we’re looking forward to seeing you online or in person at 3 PM CEST! 🎉

CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 One week to go!
On April 28, we’ll be joined by Benedikt Schmid to explore how municipalities navigate the complexities of (post)growth—and how everyday practices can transform our understanding of urban futures.
📅 April 28, 15:00 CEST, join us in Prague or online
📌 Registration open until Sunday!

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Sociologický ústav AV ČR @sociologicky.bsky.social · Apr 24

See you on April 28!!! 👀👇

Sociologický ústav AV ČR @sociologicky.bsky.social · Mar 18

SAVE THE DATE! 📅
CESCAME invites you to an engaging workshop with Benedikt Schmid! Don't forget to register!
cescame.soc.cas.cz/events/works...

Workshop: Benedikt Schmid in conversation with CESCAME

CESCAME researches inconspicuous innovations and resilience in the urban context. We analyse global problems through research in Central and Eastern Europe.

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Apr 22

More information and registration on our website: cescame.soc.cas.cz/events/works...

Workshop: Benedikt Schmid in conversation with CESCAME

CESCAME researches inconspicuous innovations and resilience in the urban context. We analyse global problems through research in Central and Eastern Europe.

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Apr 22

📢 One week to go!
On April 28, we’ll be joined by Benedikt Schmid to explore how municipalities navigate the complexities of (post)growth—and how everyday practices can transform our understanding of urban futures.
📅 April 28, 15:00 CEST, join us in Prague or online
📌 Registration open until Sunday!

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Apr 7

Find more information here: cescame.soc.cas.cz/events/works...

Workshop: Benedikt Schmid in conversation with CESCAME

CESCAME researches inconspicuous innovations and resilience in the urban context. We analyse global problems through research in Central and Eastern Europe.

cescame.soc.cas.cz

CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Apr 7

🚨 Still time to register for the upcoming workshop: Everyday Transformations: A municipal lens on (post)growth (dis)entanglements with Benedikt Schmid!

📅 April 28, 15:00 CET – join us in Prague or online.
📝 Abstract now on the event page.

👉 More info & registration – link in the comments!

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Sociologický ústav AV ČR @sociologicky.bsky.social · Mar 18

🧵1/3 Centrum pro studium sociální změny a materiálního prostředí @cescame.bsky.social sleduje nenápadné inovace ve městech, které vznikají v reakci na společenské a environmentální výzvy. 🏙🌍

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Mar 17

Stay tuned – we’ll be sharing more details soon!

CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Mar 17

Last year, we were captivated by the article by Benedikt Schmid and Gerald Taylor Aiken, "A Critical View on the Role of Scale and Instrumental Imaginaries within Community Sustainability Transitions Research", published in Area. We’re thrilled that Benedikt will join us to discuss his insights!

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Mar 17

🔹 Workshop: Benedikt Schmid in dialogue with CESCAME 🔹

We’re excited to host Benedikt Schmid at the Institute of Sociology, Prague! 🚀 Join us for an engaging talk on community sustainability transitions.

📍 Prague + Online
📅 Details & registration: cescame.soc.cas.cz/events/works...

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jan 22

4/ Zapojením do podobných debat podporujeme otevřený dialog, sdílíme zkušenosti z výzkumu a hledáme cesty, jak budovat lepší vztahy mezi městy a jejich obyvateli.

🎥 Celý seminář (v češtině) najdete na YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETwj...

Agora TV vol.1 2024: NIMBY efekt - "Ne na mém dvorku"

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jan 22

👉 Co se na semináři probíralo?
✅ Co je a není NIMBY efekt?
✅ Jaké obavy vedou místní obyvatele k odmítání projektů?
✅ Jak mohou města lépe komunikovat s veřejností a předejít konfliktům?
✅ Může participace pomoci tyto problémy řešit?

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jan 22

2/ 🌍 Mezi diskutujícími odbornicemi na participaci a urbanismus nechyběla ani členka našeho týmu, @terezieloksova.bsky.social, která sdílela své zkušenosti z výzkumu zabývající se podobami participace a plánování.

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Jan 22

❓Jak zapojit veřejnost do rozhodování o nových projektech v obcích?

Členové a členky týmu CESCAME se aktivně zapojují do veřejných diskuzí na aktuální témata!

Jednou z těchto akcí byl online seminář od Agora Central Europe na téma NIMBY efektu (Not In My Backyard).👇

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Dec 19

🌍 Silent sustainabilities and political agency 🌍
What role do everyday micro-practices play in shaping sustainable urban life? Two months ago, the CESCAME mid-term conference explored this question in depth.

🔎 Key insights are now available!
📖 Read more: cescame.soc.cas.cz/events/micro...

Silent sustainabilities and political agency: Insights from the CESCAME mid-term conference

Insights from the CESCAME mid-term conference: Silent sustainabilities and political agency. Over two days, experts from across Europe explored the transformative potential of everyday micro-practices...

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Oct 8

📢 The CESCAME conference "Micro-practices of Societal Transformation?" is next Monday and Tuesday! 🎉

Join us for two days of talks on how everyday practices drive societal and urban sustainability. 🌱

Registration is still open—don’t miss out!

More details here: cescame.soc.cas.cz/events/micro...

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Oct 3

The CESCAME conference is just around the corner! 🌍✨

Check out the themes of each session on our website: cescame.soc.cas.cz/events/micro.... The detailed schedule will be available soon.

📅 Registration is still open (free of charge) until October 13th, 17:00 CEE. Don’t miss out!

Mid-term conference of the CESCAME project: Micro-practices of societal transformation?

Join us for two days of stimulating discussions with experts from across Europe as we examine the transformative potential of everyday micro-practices for a more sustainable urban life.

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Sep 10

Stay updated by following us on Facebook as well: www.facebook.com/events/49260...

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Sep 10

🟡 Curious how DIY reconstructions, gardening, or waste reduction can drive sustainability?
👉 Join us Oct 14-15 for discussions with European experts on how everyday practices shape urban life. Learn how small actions align with or challenge city policies!
👉 Hybrid event.
#sustainability #urbanlife

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CESCAME researches inconspicuous innovations and resilience in the urban context. We analyse global problems through research in Central and Eastern Europe.

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CESCAME @cescame.bsky.social · Apr 24

We have just moved our profile from twitter. We'll be happy to reconnect here to inform about our work on inconspicuous innovations in urban context and to hear about yours. More details about our research can be found here: cescame.soc.cas.cz

Centre for the Study of Social Change and the Material Environment

CESCAME researches inconspicuous innovations and resilience in the urban context. We analyse global problems through research in Central and Eastern Europe.

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