Ph.d.-kursus: Architecture, Landscape and Gender

okt 21, 2020

PhD Course Description | Architecture, Landscape and Gender (PDF)

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As part of our research project, we organised a PhD course about Architecture, Landscape and Gender for students of all nationalities and research fields in Copenhagen. Participants spent two weeks discussing, examining, and sharing ideas about gender, space, and the relationship between the two.

In October and November 2020, we introduced our research project for the very first time to 22 international PhD students from different institutions and research areas. The course was held over two weeks. Due to restrictions imposed in response to COVID-19, instead of holding the course on campus as planned, we converted it into a hybrid event with some attendees physically present and some participating via video. Our dedicated students adapted quickly and their willingness to do so was inspiring.

Regarding architecture and landscape from a gender perspective compels us to rethink fundamental methodologies, theoretical concepts, research questions and pedagogical methods, as well as the political and affective implications of research and even the role of the researcher. We suggested that gender issues are not just related to economic ability or power, but are always also situated in relation to concrete spatial and physical contexts. During the course we explored and discussed the intersections between gender, spatiality. Students participated in a panel discussion, in archival, text and writing workshops, knowledge network building, individual mentoring conversations, and the project launch.

It was a great pleasure to get to know the course participants! We were truly inspired by their ideas about and interpretations of gender from a physical perspective, and we look forward to following their research.

Hosting you, whether physically on campus or via video, and working together with you was a joy! We are looking forward to receiving your reflection papers in December.