Common Ground Research Networks

01/02/2025

The New Directions in the Humanities Research Network is pleased to announce a new Advisory Board Member: Masahiro Hamash*ta
HAMASH*TA Masahiro was born in 1946 in Shizuoka. He is Professor Emeritus at Kobe College. He studied aesthetics at the University of Tokyo, specializing in eighteenth-century British aesthetics and the emergence of modern aesthetics in Japan. His main publications include Studies on Eighteenth-Century British Aesthetics and Aesthetics as a Discipline for Human Existence: An Essay on the History of Modern Aesthetics in Japan, among others.

He has lectured at various universities, including Hosei University, Kokugakuin University, Osaka University, Kumamoto University, Kwansei Gakuin University, and Kyoto University. He has also held visiting professorships at the University of Bologna (Italy), Capital Normal University (Beijing, China), and the University of Technology Sydney (Australia).

Hamash*ta is a former Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities at the University of Edinburgh (UK) and a member of the UNESCO project Pathways into the Third Millennium. He has co-chaired the Japan-Korea Aesthetic Studies Society and the Society of Oriental Aesthetics.

https://thehumanities.com/about/advisory-board/masahiro-hamash*ta

12/30/2024

The New Directions in the Humanities Research Network is pleased to announce a new Advisory Board Member: Holger Briel

Professor Dr Holger BRIEL is Professor in Media and Communication Studies Programme. He holds a Ph.D. in Cultural Theory from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, an M.A. in Comparative Literature from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and a B.A. in English and German from Eberhardt-Karls-Universität Tübingen, Germany. A portion of his graduate studies was also undertaken at the Université de Paris, Sorbonne. Previously, Dr Briel has taught at New York University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, the University of Innsbruck, the University of Surrey, Indiana State University and Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University. He has held numerous Visiting Professorships and lectured at Oxford University, UC Berkeley, CUNY, Ateneo de Manila, the National University of Malaysia, the National University of Singapore, Universität Rostock and many others. Besides many other engagements, he continues to supervise Ph.D. and Master students in countries around the globe. He has published copiously in media and cultural studies, philosophy, the social sciences, and international management studies and remains active a as journalist for several international newspapers. For many years, he has been the Editor-in-Chief of the influential IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies and sits as an Editor and Joint Editor on many journal boards. Furthermore, he is the recipient of numerous prestigious research grants and fellowships, most recently the endowed National South Korean Senior Fellowship in Cultural Studies. In recognition of his expertise in global education, he has been elected to several national education supervisory bodies, including those of Greece, Hungary and Spain and membership in the EU Council for Higher Education.

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12/26/2024

The Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations Research Network is pleased to announce a new Advisory Board Member: Miguel A. Santos Rego

Doctor of Philosophy and Education from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) (1985). University Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), in the Department of Pedagogy and Didactics, since 2002; he has six periods of six years for research (last: 2016). Research areas: intercultural education and pedagogy, school and immigration, and service-learning and competences in higher education. Further studies at the University of Cambridge (UK). Researcher and visiting professor at Florida International University, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Johns Hopkins University, University of Southern Mississippi and University of Texas at Brownsville. He has published 42 books and contributed to over one hundred book chapters. He is the author of approximately 200 articles in nationally and internationally refereed journals. Editor of several monographs in scientific journals, including Revista Española de Pedagogía, Frontiers in Education and Education Sciences. Supervisor of 32 doctoral theses and Principal Investigator of 26 national and international research projects. Coordinator of the PAIDEIA Teaching Innovation Group and the Esculca Research Group (Competitive Reference Group in the Galician R+D+I System since 2010), which won the First National Prize for Educational Research in 2007 with the project "Immigrant families in Galicia: the socio-educational dimension of integration", the Third National Prize for Educational Research in 2003 with the project "Immigration in a country of emigrants. The construction of the intercultural school in Galicia " and the María Barbeito Prize for Educational Research in Galicia for the work " The academic performance of pupils with a migrant background in Galicia. An optimisation program for families and schools". Coordinator of the RIES Network, made up of 7 research groups from the Galician University System, and of the Network of Excellence "University, Innovation and Learning in the Knowledge Society" (MINECO), involving 7 Spanish universities. Director of the UNED Associated Centre in A Coruña (1990-1992), Deputy Director General of Universities and Research - Galician Government (1992-1994), Vice-Rector of Teaching (1994-1998), Member of the Galician Education Council (1995-2010), Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences of the USC (1998-2006), President of the Scientific Network SITE (2017-2019) and President of the Organising Committee of the VII National and II International Congress of University Service-Learning (2016) and the XVII National and IX Ibero-American Congress of Pedagogy (2021). Evaluator of various evaluation and accreditation agencies in Spain and abroad (including the National Science Foundation in the USA). He is currently President of the Galician Commission of Reports, Evaluation, Certification and Accreditation (CGIACA-ACSUG) and Director of the Department of Pedagogy and Didactics of the USC.

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12/24/2024

We are pleased to announce the winner of the International Award for Excellence for Volume 19 of The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society, Stan Harrison, for his article "Deepfake, or Provisional Signs Marked by the Presence of Nonpresence"!

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12/19/2024

The Arts in Society Research Network is pleased to announce a new Editorial Board Member: Jonathan Okewu

Dr. Jonathan Okewu is currently a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with Durban University of Technology. Prior to this time, he was an Honorary Research Associate with the same Institution. He is a senior lecturer in his home University, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria. Dr Jonathan Okewu was officially recognised by Common Ground Research Network as an Emerging Scholar in 2024. He had his B.A, M.A and PhD in ceramic art. His style of ceramics is largely conceptual. He adopts an innovative approach that transcends traditional methods of ceramic production, thus opening new horizons through clay. Through his pieces, he revives African cultural values, exploring everything from folkloric masks to the representation of social behaviours and representations. In the area of research and publications, Dr Jonathan Okewu is actively engaged in making contributions in his area of specialization. He is the author of the book: “Clay iron fillings”, available on amazon.com. He has won awards, prizes, residences and grants as a result of his active participation in researches and art exhibitions. His unique style of ceramics fetched him originality prize at the 2018 national Life in my City Art Festival (LIMCAF). Dr Jonathan Okewu is a recipient of DUT recognition of creative output of the year award. He is a member of Common Grounds Research Network (CGScholars). Art POWA network, Rhodes University South Africa. Ceramics Researchers Association of Nigeria (CerAN), and Arts Council of the African Studies Association ACASA.

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12/17/2024

The Arts in Society Research Network is pleased to announce a new Editorial Board Member: Alex Tam

Alex Hok Nang Tam is a curator, researcher, and lecturer specialising in contemporary art and heritage. His current research focuses on artistic practices that critically examine the notion of heritage and the intertwined themes of extraction, accumulation, and dispossession. He is currently undertaking a research project exploring artists' engagement with ecological restoration in post-mining landscapes. This research delves into the Anthropocene, post-extractivism, and their various aesthetic imaginaries, with a particular focus on social and environmental sustainability. Tam has also initiated a number of projects that engage with history, memory, and place-making. He is a co-founder of Play Depot, a community playground in a former industrial district in Hong Kong. This initiative encourages social interaction, creative play, and public engagement within the local community. Prior to his current role, Tam served as the founding Centre Executive of the Centre for Research and Development in Visual Arts at the Hong Kong Baptist University 香港浸會大學

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12/13/2024

We are pleased to announce the winner of the International Award for Excellence for Volume 19 of On Sustainability Journal Collection, Fafa Sene, for his article "Cultural Factors Depicting the Impact of Street Vending on the Quality of Life of Senegalese Households: An Empirical Investigation of Dakar Street Vendors"!

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12/10/2024

The Arts in Society Research Network is pleased to announce a new Advisory Board Member: Peng Peng

Holding a PhD and an MA from Princeton University, along with an MA and a BA from Peking University, Peng Peng specializes in Chinese art history, archaeology, and material culture within the broader context of Eurasia. Before joining CUHK (The Chinese University of Hong Kong), he taught art history at Pace University and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. To date, he has completed two monographs—one published and one forthcoming—on early Chinese metalwork, along with a diverse array of publications and curatorial projects that explore Chinese metalworking and metallurgy, ornaments and crafts, artisanal and industrial production, and traditional beliefs.

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12/04/2024

The Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations Research Network is pleased to announce a new Editorial Board Member: L. Larry Edmonds

Dr. Larry Edmonds is an Emeritus Professor [Doctorate in Education/Leadership, Masters and Bachelor’s in Human Communication and JEDI Master (social Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion)] at Arizona State University (24 years at ASU). In addition to being a professional keynote speaker, he currently serves as a member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate.

Dr. E, as he is known to his university students, has taught and been a practitioner of Servant Leadership, Intercultural/Cross-cultural/Gender Communication, and Training and Development at ASU. He has been honored with two Outstanding Faculty/Teaching Awards and is a Robert B. Rutherford, Jr. Memorial Fellow for his work directly with learners with behavioral/learning issues and a Dessie E. Larsen Fellow for Communication. Edmonds is a member of and has served as Director, Education Leadership Innovation for the Global Listening Centre (2016-2019) and currently serves on the Advisory Board, Diversity in Organizations, Communities & Nations. His most popular presentation is on individuals in the workplace who experience invisible disabilities.

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12/03/2024

We are pleased to announce the Thirty-Third International Conference on Learning, to be held at The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 8-10 July 2026.

We are pleased to announce the Thirty-Third International Conference on Learning, to be held at 香港大學 (University of Hong Kong), Hong Kong, 8-10 July 2026. Take the link to find out more:

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11/29/2024

We are pleased to announce the winners of the International Award for Excellence for Volume 14 of The International Journal of Sport and Society, Steve Jackson and Chris Matheus, for their article "The Enduring Challenge of Defining Sport: An Exploratory Analysis of Prototypes and a “Family Resemblance” Definition of Sport"!

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11/27/2024

We are pleased to announce the Twenty-Second International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, to be held at University of the Aegean, Rhodes, Greece, 20-22 April 2026. Take the link to find out more:

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11/25/2024

The Global Studies Research Network is pleased to announce a new Advisory Board Member: Nick Pozek

Dr. Nick Pozek is an educator, mediator, and strategic advisor. In his role as Assistant Director of the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law at Columbia University, Nick conceptualizes and organizes conferences, symposia, lecture series, and research projects exploring geopolitics, international law, and globalization. He also oversees a portfolio of grantmaking programs and international fellowships. His current research focuses on private actors in foreign policy, cultural governance, and the political economy of global education. Prior to Columbia, Nick held leadership roles at a variety of nonprofit organizations. Nick is the incoming president of the Greater New York chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution, and he is a member of the College Art Association Committee for Intellectual Property (CAA CIP). He also serves on the advisory boards of Immersed Global and Actionable Innovations Global. Nick received his doctorate in educational leadership from Wilkes University after earning his BFA. and MAM degrees from Carnegie MelloDr. Nick Pozek is an educator, mediator, and strategic advisor. In his role as Assistant Director of the Parker School of Foreign and Comparative Law at Columbia University, Nick conceptualizes and organizes conferences, symposia, lecture series, and research projects exploring geopolitics, international law, and globalization. He also oversees a portfolio of grantmaking programs and international fellowships. His current research focuses on private actors in foreign policy, cultural governance, and the political economy of global education. Prior to Columbia, Nick held leadership roles at a variety of nonprofit organizations. Nick is the incoming president of the Greater New York chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution, and he is a member of the College Art Association Committee for Intellectual Property (CAA CIP). He also serves on the advisory boards of Immersed Global and Actionable Innovations Global. Nick received his doctorate in educational leadership from Wilkes University after earning his BFA. and MAM degrees from Carnegie Mello University.

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11/22/2024

Thanks to all who attended in person or online the Tenth International Conference on Communication & Media Studies and the Sixteenth International Conference on The Image, held at Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

11/19/2024

Meet one of our plenary speakers for the Seventeenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Response!

Dr Tayba Hatimy is a dentist by profession and a passionate award-winning Social-Enviropreneur with 7 years of experience in fusing Business Development and Social Impact. She is an Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (White House led initiative) 2019 Alumna and pitch awardee, Mandela Washington Fellow, United Nations Institute of Training and Research Pitch Awardee and Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund grantee (U.S Department of State). Dr Hatimy is a Board Director at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) - Mombasa Chapter and also a member of the National Climate Change & Energy Committee of the KNCCI, Chair of Environment Committee at Rotary Club of Mombasa and the Coast Regional Representative for Rotary District 9212 Environmental Team for Clubs in Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Eritrea.

She is the co-founder and executive director of Baus Taka Enterprise; a tech integrated waste management enterprise based in Mombasa County on a mission to combat marine plastic pollution while providing green job opportunities for youth and women from vulnerable communities.

Baus Taka Enterprises (BTE) offers a smart digital system that guarantees high-quality and sustainable waste management solutions for residential, commercial and industrial clients in Mombasa County. The Baus Taka App, a first of its kind in Kenya, it was launched in November 2021 and leverages on technology to offer a variety of innovative services to households/businesses, waste collectors and the county government to support strategic decision making, enhance zero waste communities and combat the problem of illegal waste dumping in Mombasa.

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11/13/2024

The Global Studies Research Network is pleased to announce a new Editorial Board Member: Bernhard G. Gunter

Dr. Bernhard G. Gunter is an Assistant Professor with a continuing appointment in the Economics Department of American University in Washington, DC. He is an international scholar in development economics. His areas of expertise include development macroeconomics, debt sustainability analysis, and the social impact of globalization. His current research focuses on development issues of Bangladesh. His work has been published in several pre-eminent international journals, including World Development, Development Policy Review, and The World Economy. He serves as the President of the Bangladesh Development Research Center (BDRC) and has continuing engagements with various international developmental organization.

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11/08/2024

We at Common Ground Research Networks want to show our gratitude to you, our wonderful Research Network Members. This November, we're offering you a special treat: 10% off conference registrations and in the bookstore!

Use Promo Code: THANKS10 at checkout to claim your discount. This offer is valid until December 1, 2024.

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11/04/2024

The Arts in Society Research Network is pleased to announce a new Editorial Board Member: Laura Angélica Gamboa Cavazos

Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Universidad de Monterrey with a specialty in intaglio engraving from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain. She has a postgraduate degree in European Urban Cultures from the Free University of Brussels, the University of Tilburg, University of Manchester and the University of Art and Design in Helsinki; she also has a master's degree in Rural Tourism from the University of Buenos Aires. She obtained a diploma in Art Therapy from Universidad Autonoma de Mexico and the Centro Integral de Terapia de Arte, as well as in Art Medicine for Bipolarity and Depression. Currently she is studying a diploma in emotional regulation through the arts.

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