The Publication Exhibition of the G4RoC was held from March 11th until April 8th. The showcase consisted of several thought-provoking publications from the research group as well as other core works in relation to the field of conflict. The exhibition featured the works of Jordi Coral, Sara Martín, Andrew Monnickendam, David Owen, Cristina Pividori, Nicholas Spengler, Bernd Springer and Paula Yurss, whose diverse approaches on conflict and its aftermath provide a complex and wide perspective on their field of research.
Key Aspects of the Exhibition
Fostered by the Humanities Library, the exhibition served as a platform for its participants to make their work more accessible to students and professionals in other fields. Due to its excellent location in the Sala de Revistes hallway, the publications displayed have certainly reached a wider public than a regular talk at the auditorium would have. The attention of passers-by was caught/captured not onlyby the display but also by the audiovisual aids, which offered a deeper insight into the group projects and aims.
Outcomes
The exhibition has allowed students from many disciplines to get a better glimpse of the research work that is being carried out at their Faculty and its interdisciplinary nature. Even if sometimes the pursuits of research groups are not generally known outside its circle, it is through this exhibition that the work of the G4RoC has become more visible to the public. This has contributed to a better understanding of conflict narratives, as well as catalysed fruitful reflections on war and its consequences on the civilian population, veterans, and society and culture in general. We hope that its broad scope of literary genres has also expanded the visitors’ expectations of research, proving that investigating can be a thrilling intellectual enterprise and can feature popular titles, such as Harry Potter or Moby Dick.
Conclusions & Feedback
The exhibition has brought literary research to a wider audience thanks to its convenient setting and its welcoming organisation. Not only was the exhibitionaccessible, but it also encouraged unexpected visitors to engage with war narratives, regardless of their prior interest in the topic. Exploring to the researcher’s insights and perspectives on their work was undoubtedly valuable experience . Perhaps next time, it might be worth devoting some time to listening to the researchers’ views on their work and even fostering a space for face- to-face debate with them. This could offer an incredibly enriching opportunity.
Cristina Franco