A practice-based approach towards human-robot interaction Join us on September 16 for an innovative workshop, ROBODADA: A practice-based Approach Towards Human-Robot Interaction led by Prof. Andreas Muxel from the Hybrid Things Lab. Please confirm your attendance with Zeph Tibodeau as spots are limited! ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Through hands-on activities using the ROBODADA kit, this […]
Film Screening: Re-Imagining Landscapes in Time of Ecological Crisis Join the Visual Methods Studio of the Concordia Ethnography Lab for the first screening of the year! This session will explore the intersections between anthropology and filmmaking through the screening of three short audiovisual works by Andrea Bordoli, each of them proposing a formal and conceptual […]
On September 11, Post Image cluster will launch the first edition of The Crit Club! WHAT IS THE CRIT CLUB? This initiative aims to foster a supportive environment where you can present your work, receive constructive feedback, and find motivation to advance your practice beyond the classroom setting. Every Crit Club edition will feature a […]
Join Visiting Scholar Robert Glashüttner and TAG member Dr. Martin French for a discussion around Pinball. Pinball is an archaic arcade game for some, a technical marvel for others, and a favorite pastime for more and more dedicated players. Little is commonly known about pinball except that it’s made up of big sturdy amusement machines […]
Save the date for the fourth Epistemological Foundations Conversation, delving into the fusion of Neuroscience, AI, and Indigenous Knowledges. EF04 invites you to join Dr. Karim Jerbi (Université de Montréal), Dr. ‘Ōiwi Parker Jones (University of Oxford), and Dr. Melanie Cheung (Cheung Consultancy Ltd) as they share their perspectives on knowledge creation within this intersection. […]
How Dating Apps Shape Romantic Connections and Intimate Cross-border Relationships among Haitian Queer Migrants and Nonmigrants? Join us on June 14th (2-4 pm), for a lecture followed by a Q&A featuring Dr. Carlo Handy Charles. Visiting Scholar in the Digital Intimacy Gender and Sexuality Lab (DIGS Lab), will discuss the intersection of LGBTQ+ migration and digital […]
To conclude the 2024 edition of Milieux May Madness, the Milieux Institute will host a conversation titled "Propositions: Designing through Land" on May 31st. Co-organized with the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA), the event will convene nine scholars to reflect on how design disciplines and their associated practices can better align with the concept of […]
Join us on Wednesday 29th from 2 to 4 p.m on the 11th floor terrace! We are very happy to invite ALL Milieux members for the last gathering before summer! As we all know, May is a busy month at the institute and this year is no exception! This event will be a great opportunity […]
Join Sofian Audry and Rosalie D. Gagné on Friday, May 17 from 5 to 7 p.m for an open studio visit! Sofian and Rosalie have spent 10 days at Milieux, working on their project Morphoses initiated in 2017. "Morphoses" is a research-creation project involving artificial life forms featuring three autonomous spheroid robots. The installation proposes […]
On May 4th and 5th, join us for the 5th edition of the renowned Embodied Interventions! Organized by the LePARC Research Cluster in collaboration with student members and various clusters within the vibrant Milieux community, this year's event promises to offer an unparalleled exploration of performative research-creation. Spanning two days, Embodied Interventions serves as the culmination […]
Special Edition Thursday Experiential Working Workshop at Milieux to start off May! This special end-of-term session is 'Coded Biophilia' taught by special guest gi! Thursday May 2nd 2024 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. with gi (Giulia Tomasello) & Alexandra Bachmayer. Coded Biophilia is a workshop designed to learn basics of soft wearables and the exploration […]
The Textile and Materiality Research cluster is excited to announce an upcoming event where participants will learn the art of bookbinding. In this engaging workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to explore fundamental bookbinding techniques applicable to both paper and textile materials. The session will commence with an overview of various techniques through samples and […]
