Meridians
The Meridians, a spectrum of 33 research arenas, serve as dynamic themes that activate connections between art, society, and creativity. The Meridians are a research catalyst, promoting in-depth exploration of social issues while facilitating cross-fertilization and integrative approaches to social change across sectors and disciplines. They provide an environment for responding to complex societal challenges, inspiring interdisciplinary collaboration, and raising innovative questions. The Meridians are a powerful tool for advancing research and promoting transformative initiatives.
Read short essays describing each Meridian:
Arts & Social Change, Conflict Transformation, Critical Media, Cultural Diversity, Deliberative Democracy, Empire & Hegemony, Environmental Sustainability, Feminisms, Free Expression, Gender & Identity, Global Economy, Indigenous Cultures, Mobility & Migration, Natural Foods & Nutrition, Nature Awareness, Oppression, Peace & Pacifism, Philosophy & Critical Studies, Popular Culture, Protest & Liberation Movements, Public Health, Public Space & Commons, Race & Ethnicity, Radical Education, Restorative Justice, Rights of Animals, Rights of Humans, Science & Technology, Sexuality, Shelter & Territory, Spirituality & Psychology, Voices of the Global South, Work & Class, Youth Activism