UZH Hosts International Conference on Media's Role in Tradition Transformation
The University of Zurich (UZH) is hosting a significant conference, 'Media, Modernity, and the Transformation of Tradition - The Role of Audiovisual Media from an International Perspective', from September 8 to 9, 2025. Led by Prof. Dr. Elke Kaschl and Dr. Andreas Stuhlmann, this event is the culmination of the project 'Claiming Folklore', funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.
The conference, free to attend, offers participants the flexibility to register for one or both days. To secure your spot, email [email protected] by August 31, 2025. The 'Claiming Folklore' project, based at UZH, explores the politics and practices of folk music on Swiss television between the 1960s and 1990s. This international perspective event promises insightful discussions on the role of audiovisual media in tradition transformation.
Mark your calendars for September 8 and 9, 2025, to join the final conference of the 'Claiming Folklore' project at UZH. With no registration fee, it's an opportunity not to be missed for those interested in the intersection of media, modernity, and tradition.
