| Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Thursday November 6, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm | ImprovLab, Arts Research Centre; MacKinnon Building, Room 108 |
Description
The College of Arts, in partnership with the International Institute for Critical Studies and Improvisation (IICSI), are excited to announce our 4th panel in the Why Arts Matter research speaker series: an exploration of the intersections between disciplines, expertise, and themes that impact individual experiences, social life and culture.
The fourth event in this series, Mapping History (What The Past Can Tell Us), will feature a dynamic discussion with panelists Dr. Cathryn Spence, Dr. Rowen Bell and Dr. Paul Barrett. Together, they will deepen our understanding of the interplay between past and present, revealing how historical contexts and social transformations continue to shape our world today.
Event Details:
- Topic: Mapping History (What The Past Can Tell Us)
- Date: November 6, 2025
- Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
- Location: ImprovLab, Arts Research Centre (ARC), MacKinnon Building, Room 108
- Capacity: Space is limited to 25 participants – you must register to attend this event.
Discussion Overview:
This panel explores how artistic, literary, and philosophical inquiry deepens our understanding of historical contexts and social transformations. By connecting economic life in early modern Europe, evolving conceptions of gender and identity, and the role of literature and technology in shaping cultural memory, the discussion examines how different forms of artistic and humanistic expression reveal the moral, emotional and material dimensions of the past. Together, the panelists consider how reinterpreting historical narratives through feminist philosophy, digital humanities and archival recovery helps us see the interplay between past and present more clearly.
After the main discussion, there will be a brief Q&A session with the audience.
Space is limited, so register now to secure your spot!