The international workshop titled Thinking the “other” from the Historical Perspective was held on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September, bringing together young scholars from Charles University and various international institutions. Participants included emerging researchers from the US, UK, India, San Marino, Turkey, Belgium, Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and Hungary, among other countries. This gathering aimed to foster a rich and interdisciplinary discussion on the historical treatment of the “Other” in diverse contexts.

The workshop featured more than 30 young scholars who presented their research in 11 different sessions. These presentations explored a wide range of historical perspectives, with each session generating thought-provoking discussions. The participants engaged in lively debates, offering critical insights and drawing connections between historical experiences of marginalization, identity, and the concept of the "Other."

The event was further enriched by the insightful contributions of two distinguished scholars, Lucie Storchová and Veronika Čapská, whose interventions provided valuable academic guidance and depth to the discussions. Their participation ensured that the dialogues between the young researchers were both productive and intellectually rigorous.

The workshop not only provided a platform for academic exchange but also fostered a sense of collegiality and collaboration among scholars from different regions and research backgrounds. The event successfully demonstrated the power of interdisciplinary dialogue in understanding complex historical issues and offered a unique opportunity for young researchers to engage with global perspectives.

Organising committee members: David De Pablo, Alper Cakir and Anna Chejnová