Call of Interest

Exploring Synergies between CA22101 (K-Peritia) and CA23149 (Antigender-Politics)

Dear Members of CA23149,

We are pleased to invite expressions of interest from colleagues in both COST Actions, CA22101 K-Peritia: Cultural Expertise, Rights, and Heritage and CA23149 Antigender-Politics: The Dissemination and Contestation of Antigender Politics in Europe, to take part in a joint exploration of thematic intersections and potential collaboration.

Our shared objective is to open a dialogue on areas where cultural expertise, rights, and heritage meet the challenges of gender politics and anti-gender discourse. This initiative is meant to be exploratory and inclusive, creating a space for exchange without predetermining outcomes.

As an initial step, we are considering the organization of a joint workshop on June 29, 9-16 CEST, which would bring together interested members from both Actions. The workshop will serve as a starting point to share perspectives, identify connections, and think collectively about possible directions for collaboration.

If you would like to be involved, please send a short expression of interest (2–3 sentences about your research focus and/or motivation) by May 15, 2026 to:

Dina Hadad (haddadd1720@gmail.com) and Heidi Hein-Kircher (Heidi.hein-kircher@rub.de)

We warmly encourage participation from across both Actions, including early-career researchers, and look forward to beginning this exchange together.