{"id":1884,"date":"2026-04-03T10:21:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastcity.ekke.gr\/?p=1884"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:01:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T13:01:04","slug":"spring-school-research-in-urban-settings-the-challenges-of-ethnography-athens-30-03-03-04-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastcity.ekke.gr\/en\/2026\/04\/03\/spring-school-research-in-urban-settings-the-challenges-of-ethnography-athens-30-03-03-04-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring School \u201cResearch in urban settings: the challenges of ethnography\u201d, Athens 30.03-03.04.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LaSTcity co-organized with the French School of Athens (EFA) and the Laboratory for Anthropological Research of Panteion University the Spring School \u201cResearch in urban settings: the challenges of ethnography<\/a>\u201d<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dedicated to exploring the role, challenges, and contributions of ethnographic approaches in urban studies, the Spring School approached the city as a central anthropological field of inquiry in an increasingly urbanized world. It examined what makes urban environments key sites for understanding contemporary societies, with particular attention to the production of urbanities. The program was structured around three main axes: the analysis of ethnographic methods, the importance of comparative perspectives, and the role of writing in studying and representing urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program brought together 18 participants, including last year undergraduate students, Master\u2019s students or PhD candidates in anthropology, sociology, and geography. Throughout the week, they actively contributed to discussions, workshops, and collective activities, including cultural visits and group sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizing and Scientific Committee:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aliki Angelidou <\/strong>(Panteion University, Athens) | Sophie Chevalier<\/strong> (University of Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens) | Gilles de Rapper<\/strong> (French School of Athens) | Sofia Grigoriadou<\/strong> (University of Thessaly, Volos) | Emmanuelle Lallement<\/strong> (University of Paris 8 Vincennes \u2013 Saint-Denis, Paris) | Giorgos Poulimenakos<\/strong> (University of Oslo) | Iris Polyzou<\/strong> (National Technical University of Athens) | Stavros Spyrellis<\/strong> (EKKE) | Nikos Souliotis<\/strong> (EKKE) | Gwendoline Torterat<\/strong> (University of Picardie Jules Verne, Amiens)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among others, Stavros Spyrellis and Nikos Souliotis, members of LaSTcity, chaired worksops of the spring school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LaSTcity fieldtrip in Athens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LaSTcity organized an ethnographic field trip on Monday, 30 March 2026 (14:00\u201318:00), offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the urban fabric of Athens. The fieldtrip was designed and coordinated by George Kandylis, Stavros Spyrellis, and Fereniki Vatavali, involved invited speakers and included short presentations, discussions and on-site observation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The field trip started at the French School of Athens, where an introductory session addressed key aspects of Athens\u2019 urban development and explored the transformations, enclosures, and conflicts of and round public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The participants visited a series of emblematic public spaces at the centre of Athens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n