The network undertakes research visits between universities in Europe and Latin America, conducts comparative research in the area of social inequalities and fosters a space for collective reflection and development of synergies between network partners. The aim is to look for global trends in social inequalities in Europe and Latin America, to explore innovative ways to face and reduce social inequalities, and promote social justice. Tampere University is one of 19 universities in the consortium, which comprises nine institutions from Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay) and ten from Europe (Finland, France, Italy, Spain and the UK), and is coordinated by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and Professor Pedro López Roldan.
Background
The project is coordinated by Professor Pedro López Roldán, Autonomous University of Barcelona.
For further information see: http://incasi.uab.cat/en/node/115
Goal
The network promotes dialogue between European and Latin American reserachers and reserach, and provides solid bases for further reserach and teaching collaboration.
Funding source
EU
Contact persons
Eriikka OInonen
Adjunct professor, Doc. Soc. Sc. / Principal inverstigator
eriikka.oinonen [at] uta.fi
+358 50 318 6174