On April 17th, Karolina Ćwiek-Rogalska, was a guest speaker at the Interdisciplinary Scientific Seminar at Wrocław University of Science and Technology. She gave a lecture titled Topolgangers: the double life of the “recovered” cities. In her presentation, she explored the idea that formerly German cities remain their identity hidden underneath their Polish, Czech or Slovak one. As the vehicles of reminding the inhabitants of this double life she analyzed various objects present in the city spaces, the Spectral Recycling team found out during the fieldwork of the respective members. She clarified that the objects left behind serve as remnants of previous cultures, allowing new residents to interact with the lingering presence of the displaced.
Karolina was invited by the Academia Iuvenum (made up of young scientists from Wrocław University of Science and Technology who are successfully conducting research projects, the elite group is tasked to undertake various initiatives for the benefit of the university, provide a platform for the exchange of scientific ideas, and enable young scientists to express their opinions inside and outside the university). She wants to warmly thank Marta Rusnak and Dawid Skrzypczak from the Academia who organized her visit. It was also a great opportunity to get to know more about the research currently done at the University and explore the doppelganger side of Wrocław, formerly German Breslau.
