Pozivamo HSD članice i članove na ESA Executive Webinar (besplatna registracija), 3. veljače 2026., na temu: “Public Sociology Lives On – A Tribute to Michael Burawoy’s Life and Legacy”.
ESA Executive Webinar | Free Registration
Public Sociology Lives On – A Tribute to Michael Burawoy’s Life and Legacy
Michael Burawoy was one of a kind. His life and work inspired so many generations of students and scholars, within and beyond Sociology. The shockwaves of his legacy will certainly endure in the future. On the 1st anniversary of Michael Burawoy’s passing, ESA wants to renew its commitment to the transformative Sociology he so eloquently embodied and enacted. For this online event, we invite all scholars, researchers, and students for whom Burawoy’s work has left a permanent imprint that cannot vanish, especially during turbulent times.
The guest speakers will engage with different aspects of Burawoy’s work: the politics of production and “factory regimes”; the extended case method; and Public Sociology and its impacts. Most importantly, during this webinar, each guest participant will speak about their knowledge of Michael Burawoy and his work, especially the impact he had on their life as a scholar.
Confirmed Invited speakers:
- Anália Torres, former ESA President
- Aylin Topal, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
- Helen Wadham, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- Jose Soeiro, University of Porto, Portugal
- Ana Vidu, University of Ramon Llull, Spain
Chair:
- Ana-Cristina Santos, Centre for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal
The webinar will include a period for Q&A.
Organised by ESA’s Committee on Public Sociology, Diversity and Sustainability
- Ana Cristina Santos (Chair)
- Audronė Telešienė, Ilenia Picardi, Krešimir Žažar, Loukia-Maria Fratsea, Michela Franceschelli, Teresa Sorde
Online event: 3rd February 2026, 3pm – 5pm (CET)
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