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Virtual Conference on “Transitions: Le Chantier Nocturne”

Mark your calendars for an enlightening virtual event on the study of nighttime transitions! The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), through its Centro de Investigaciones sobre América del Norte (CISAN) and its Área de Estudios de la Globalidad, invites you to join the international conference titled “Transitions: Le Chantier Nocturne.”

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 AM (CDMX Time) / 05:00 PM (Paris time)
  • Format: Online via Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube

This exciting event will bring together global experts to discuss transformations and studies around nighttime, urban spaces, and their implications for modern societies.

Keynote Speaker:

The conference features Luc Gwiazdzinski, a renowned researcher affiliated with Ensa Toulouse and Laboratoire LRA, whose work explores nighttime dynamics and urban studies. His insights promise to shed light on how we navigate transitions during the nocturnal hours.

Moderator and Commentator:

  • Edna Hernández González, from the Université de Bretagne Occidentale, will moderate the session and provide expert commentary, enriching the discussion with her unique perspective on urban and nighttime research.

Academic Coordination:

This event is academically coordinated by:

  • Alejandro Mercado Celis (CISAN, UNAM)
  • Yolanda Macías (UAM-C)

Simultaneous Translation:

For broader accessibility, the conference will offer simultaneous French-Spanish translation.

How to Join:

This conference is organized in collaboration with prestigious institutions, including the Institut de Géographie (UBO), the Institut des Amériques (Brest, France), and McGill University (Canada). Together, they aim to foster a deeper understanding of nighttime phenomena through interdisciplinary approaches.


OpenEdition suggests that you cite this post as follows:
Manuel Garcia-Ruiz (November 22, 2024). Virtual Conference on “Transitions: Le Chantier Nocturne” International Night Studies Network. Retrieved December 1, 2024 from https://doi.org/10.58079/12qmf


Manuel Garcia-Ruiz

He is a PhD Scholar at CIES-Iscte and a Research Collaborator at IS-FLUP. He research on topics such as city branding, cultural regeneration, the commodification of arts and culture, art washing, and the construction of artistic fields.