Disciplinary Spaces, Learning Spaces, Solidarity Spaces

Reflections on spatial, social and language barriers around refugee accomodations in Berlin

Background

In February 2023, the Berlin government began developing further accommodation centers for refugees at the former airport Tempelhof.  Currently more than 2000 refugees are accommodated in three camps around the airport building.

The Sigmund Freud University, which is located in the Tempelhof airport building, and the accommodation center share public green spaces around the building and lecturers, students and refugees encounter one another on daily basis in these shared spaces.

On Tuesday, the November 7, 2023 from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

The Sigmund Freud University Berlin and CityLAB: Berlin ofNorwich University invite you to an exchange on

“Disiciplinary Spaces, Learning Spaces, Solidarity Spaces”

At the SFU Berlin, Columbiadamm 10, Turm 9, 12101 Berlin

Programme

3:00 – 5:30 pm    

GET Together with refugees, lecturers and students of the SFU and guests – drinks and snacks- creative activities for children – occasion for informal exchange

4:30 – 6:00 pm

Film-screening: Zentralflughafen THF by Karim Aïnouz about the daily challenges of refugees accommodated at the Tempelhof Airport in 2015/201

6:00 – 8.00 pm

Presentation and panel discussion “Disciplinary Spaces, Learning Spaces, Solidarity Spaces”

Reflections on social and spatial barriers and collective use of shared spaces from artistic, sociological and psychological perspectives.

Presentation: Fadi al-Hamwi, Syrian Performance Artist

Discussion with Dr. Kate Sheese and Ass. Prof. Karin Mlodoch (SFU Berlin, Department of Psychology, Social Psychology and Intercultural Practice) and guests

For further information please refer to Karin Mlodoch, Karin.mlodoch@sfu-berlin.de