Dear Colleagues, We are excited to extend an invitation to the "Bridging the Divide: Exploring the Local in Social Cohesion" conference, hosted by the Research Institute Social Cohesion. This two-day event will take place on October 12-13, 2023, at Leibniz University Hanover. Conference Details: Date: October 12-13, 2023 Location: Leibniz University Hannover, Germany Event Website: https://www.fgz-risc.de/veranstaltungen/details/bridging-the-divide-explorin g-the-local-in-social-cohesion Social cohesion, a central theme in our discussions, finds its foundation in individuals' sense of belonging within their local communities. While often examined on a larger scale, this conference delves into the intricate connections that shape social cohesion at the local level, transcending specific group affiliations. Our gathering aims to foster interdisciplinary conversations among researchers in fields including human geography, political science, sociology, spatial planning, and economics. Key Conference Themes: • Contextualizing Social Cohesion: A Comparative Perspective from Africa • Local Cohesion, Living Conditions, and Social Infrastructure • Outgroup Dynamics and Local Social Cohesion • Local Social Cohesion in the Neighborhood • Local Social Cohesion and Governance • Relational Perspectives on Local Social Cohesion • Local Social Cohesion in Cross-Border Contexts Please refer to the attached preliminary agenda for more details. We are pleased to inform you that the conference is free of charge. Kindly register through the conference website to secure your spot. Best regards, Johannes Crückeberg Dr. Johannes Crückeberg Projektkoordinator <file:///C:/Users/Johannes%20Crückeberg/AppData/Roaming/Microsoft/Signatures /fgz-sig/FGZ-Logo-Hannover-RGB-DE.gif> Forschungsinstitut Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt Standort Hannover Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH) Institut für Wirtschafts- und Kulturgeographie ¦ Institute of Economic and Cultural Geography Schneiderberg 50 D-30167 Hannover Telefon: 0511 / 76 24 489 E-mail: crueckeberg@kusogeo.uni-hannover.de <https://www.fgz-risc.de> www.fgz-risc.de