This summer, the Leipzig Research Centre Global Dynamics (ReCentGlobe) of Leipzig University organizes the research festival GLOBE21 for the first time. The new festival format is designed as an annually recurring event and invites citizens from everywhere to discuss pressing topics and fascinating questions with scientists. Under the hashtag #BorderCrossingSolidarities, the festival explores moments of solidarity in tackling global challenges. Starting from June 10, different events like podcasts, film screenings, GLOBE|Talks and -|Dialogues, exhibitions, lectures, panel discussions and city tours feature the question: “Where are the limits of global solidarity?”. More information and the event calendar can be found here: www.globe-festival.de.

These events are held bilingually (in English and German):

• 11.06.2021, 7–9.30pm:
  “How to steal a country“ (Filmscreening and subsequent discussion of “Is Democracy Possible Without Truth? The ‘Gupta Leaks‘, Populism and Social Cohesion in South Africa”)
• 16.06.2021
  Podcast-Feature by Recalibrating Afrikanistik
• 07.07.2021 5–6.15pm:
  “Food, Wage Labor, and Inequality in the History of Capitalism” – A conversation between Nina Mackert and Bryant Simon
• 09.07.2021 5–9.30pm:
  “Femicide. One Case, Several Struggles” (filmscreening and discussion)
• 14.07.2021 7–7.30pm:
  “Relating Women in African Studies” a keynote by Fatou Sow within the academic series “Africa*n relations – Modalities reflected”
• 15.07.2021 2.30–6.45pm:
  “Climate Solidarities” – A climate conference for teenagers (workshops)
• 16.07.2021 10am–2.30pm:
  “Climate Solidarities” – A climate conference for teenagers (workshops and final presentations)
• 15.07.2021 6–7pm:
  “Okwui Enwezor Lecture” by Chika Okeke-Agulu (Princeton University) within the academic series “Africa*n relations – Modalities reflected”
• 15.07.2021 1.15–2.30pm:
  “Leaving the ethnic niche? The impact of European citizenship on Polish migrant organizations” lecture organized by Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence
• 15.07.2021 3.30–5pm:
  “Global Perspectives on Societal Challenges in Eastern Europe” a moderated round table discussion
• 15.07.2021 5–6.45pm:
  “The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on science and research in Merian Center partner regions” an online dialogue forum
• 16.07.2021 7.15–8.45pm (note: time might change):
  “Art and Peace After Violent Conflict: From Reflection to Reconciliation” (online panel and photo exhibition)

Please check the festival website for the whole programme and for any changes.

[text and photo: globe21 festival]