In displacement settings, immediate survival often takes precedence—but what role does intellectual identity play in helping scholars rebuild their careers and sense of belonging? Join the Integration and Belonging Hub for the first session of our new webinar series, Scholars in Exile – Rethinking Academic Humanitarianism.
Sponsored by the Integration and Belonging Hub at Clark University
Speakers
- Dr. Alfred Babo: Professor of Anthropology and International Studies at Fairfield University, and Board Member at Scholars-at-Risk.
- Professor Svitlana Ovcharenko: Philosopher, Cultural Researcher, and Associate Researcher at the Global Governance Center, Geneva Graduate Institute.
- Heba Ghannam: Syrian Egyptian Anthropologist, Educator, Cultural Worker, and PhD Candidate in Anthropology at American University.
About the series: Scholars in Exile – Rethinking Academic Humanitarianism.
This three-part series explores how transnational knowledge production and academic identity intersect with inclusion and exclusion. Moving beyond labels, we examine how exiled intellectuals navigate the Global North and redefine what it means to be both a “refugee” and a high-level academic.
Each session brings together displaced scholars and transnational researchers to share insights on navigating host institutions, maintaining professional agency, and overcoming the unique stresses of displacement.
