When will we Discuss “Bridging Gaps” between Research and Practice? Reflections from the Conference Introductions

Helen Sitar — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:16:37 +0000

“Are we going to talk about nationality or internationality?” asked Michal Lošťák, Vice-Rector of CULS, as he welcomed the crowded assembly to Tropentag yesterday. Taking the conference theme of ‘gaps’ to be ‘bridged,’ he focused on gaps between perspectives from different cultures. “A scientific community operates across borders,” he continued, “[it is] interesting to hear how African students agree or disagree with European students.” While I agree that points of conflict are intellectually illuminating, for me something was missing in all the introductory speeches at the Plenary session yesterday. (Continue...)

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When will we Discuss “Bridging Gaps” between Research and Practice? Reflections from the Conference Introductions