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Please create a web presence for The THoR Project. THoR stands for "Taking Humanities on the Road") It's an outreach project by the university of Bern and it bundles, showcases, and promotes outreach initiatives, projects and events at the Bernese Faculty of Humanities and beyond. thor. builds bridges between individual research and participation, analytical and performative research, and between academia and other fields of knowledge.
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| <p class="text-xl max-w-2xl">Insights, reflections, and stories from our outreach activities.</p> | |
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| <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold my-4 text-primary">What We Learned from Our First Year</h2> | |
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| <span>By Dr. Anna Müller</span> | |
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| <time>June 5, 2023</time> | |
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| <p>As we reflect on our first full year of operations, we're struck by how much we've learned about effective public engagement in the humanities. Here are three key takeaways:</p> | |
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| <p>We found that research presented through personal narratives and real-world examples resonated much more strongly with our audiences than abstract theoretical frameworks. The most successful events were those where researchers shared not just their findings, but their intellectual journeys.</p> | |
| <h3 class="text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-secondary">2. Location Affects Engagement</h3> | |
| <p>Holding events in community spaces rather than university buildings made a significant difference in who attended. Our library and community center events attracted far more diverse audiences than those on campus.</p> | |
| <h3 class="text-xl font-semibold mt-6 mb-2 text-secondary">3. Two-Way Exchange is Key</h3> | |
| <p>The most valuable moments came when audience members shared their own experiences and perspectives. We're now designing more opportunities for dialogue rather than just presentation.</p> | |
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| <h2 class="text-2xl font-bold my-4 text-primary">Bridging the Digital Divide</h2> | |
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| <span>By Prof. Marco Schmidt</span> | |
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| <time>April 22, 2023</time> | |
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| <p>Our Digital Storytelling initiative has raised important questions about accessibility in digital public engagement. While digital formats allow us to reach wider audiences, they can also exclude those without reliable internet access or digital literacy.</p> | |
| <p>To address this, we've implemented several strategies:</p> | |
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| <li>Partnering with community centers to provide access points and technical support</li> | |
| <li>Creating multiple versions of content at different technical levels</li> | |
| <li>Offering hybrid in-person/digital events</li> | |
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| <p>The response has been encouraging, but we recognize this is an ongoing challenge that requires continuous attention as technologies evolve.</p> | |
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