The GRADE Core Group will convene on the 19th and 20th of June at the Leiden Institute for Area Studies (LIAS) for a two-day workshop that will mark a significant milestone in the development of the Action. The event will bring together key members of the network to assess progress to date and to shape the final phase of GRADE’s activities under Grant Period 4 (GP4).
Day 1: Strategy, Review & Online Privacy White Paper
The first day will focus on reviewing the achievements and challenges of Grant Period 3 (GP3), ensuring that insights from across the Action inform the planning for GP4. A coordinated workplan and roadmap will be developed, with particular attention to the strategic distribution of resources and alignment with Action-wide priorities.
The latter half of the day will be devoted to advancing Deliverable 2.3, the White Paper on Online Privacy led by WG2. This session will draw on the collective expertise of Working Group Leaders, Communications Officers, Grant Awarders, and other key stakeholders. Together, participants will establish a robust and collaborative framework to guide the development of the White Paper, ensuring it reflects GRADE’s interdisciplinary and transnational perspectives on privacy in the digital era.
Day 2: Framework for Hybrid Exhibition on East–West Media Transfers
The second day will pivot toward the development of a conceptual and logistical framework for a hybrid exhibition exploring media transfers across the Iron Curtain. This initiative, spearheaded by members of WG3 and WG4, aims to creatively engage with the cross-border circulation of media artefacts, technologies, and practices during the Cold War period.
Participants will co-develop the exhibition’s structure, including both physical and digital components, curatorial themes, and strategies for public engagement. The exhibition will reflect GRADE’s commitment to public scholarship and knowledge exchange, serving as a key outreach activity that highlights the Action’s research on historical and contemporary media flows in divided Europe.
The exhibition framework will incorporate contributions from across the network, drawing on archival materials, oral histories, and digital storytelling tools. Particular focus will be given to ensuring accessibility, multilingual content, and community involvement in the curation process.