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The IAS Conversations Scheme supports interdisciplinary discussions that bring together researchers from across the 神马福利影片 and partner institutions to develop new ideas, build collaborations and explore emerging research challenges. During the 2025/26 academic year, the Institute supported the following Conversations.

Brand Claims, Trade Marks and Consumer Trust

Lead: Luminita Olteanu

Researchers from Warwick Law School and Warwick Business School examined how consumers understand trade marks and brand claims. The Conversation combined legal scholarship with behavioural science to identify new interdisciplinary research opportunities that could inform consumer protection, intellectual property law and future funding applications.

An Emerging Electron Microscopy Imaging Technology for Physical and Biological Sciences: 4D STEM Electron Ptychography

Lead: Peng Wang

This Conversation introduced researchers from across Warwick to advances in electron microscopy and 4D STEM electron ptychography. The workshop highlighted opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration in physical and biological sciences and supported the development of future research partnerships.

Developing an Infrastructure for Community Involvement in Research at Warwick

Lead: Felicity Boardman

This Conversation focused on strengthening patient, public and community involvement across interdisciplinary research at Warwick. Participants explored institutional approaches to embedding meaningful engagement in research design and delivery while developing plans for future collaborative funding bids.

Drama and Language Education Research Network (DALERN)

Lead: Rachel Turner-King

The launch of DALERN brought together researchers, practitioners and educators working across drama, applied linguistics and education. The event established a new interdisciplinary network to support future collaborations in language learning, intercultural communication and arts-based research.

Becoming Visible: Trans Histories in Weimar Film and Culture

Lead: Molly Harrabin

Researchers, creative practitioners and members of the trans community explored approaches to recovering trans histories through film, visual culture and creative practice. The workshop fostered dialogue between academic research and lived experience while developing innovative methodologies for historical research.

New Collaborations on Human Rights, AI and Technology

Lead: Meg Davis

Researchers and international partners explored emerging collaborations at the intersection of human rights, artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The Conversation supported discussions on joint publications, research partnerships and future grant opportunities with global organisations.

Surveillance, Feminism, and Safety in Everyday Life

Lead: Chi Zhang

This Conversation examined how surveillance technologies, gender norms and digital platforms shape women's experiences of safety. Bringing together perspectives from sociology, law, psychology, design and technology, participants identified priorities for future interdisciplinary research.

Echoes of Violence and Trauma: Asian Memories in a Machine-Mediated World

Lead: Shaoyu Yang

This interdisciplinary Conversation explored how digital technologies and artificial intelligence influence the remembrance and interpretation of conflict and trauma across Asia. Participants considered new approaches to digital memory, archival practice and collaborative research, while establishing the Warwick Asian Memory Network.

Conflicts in the Other Caribbean: Colonization from Columbus to Trump

Lead: Paola Medina-Gonzalez

This interdisciplinary workshop explored conflict, colonisation and identity in the non-English-speaking Caribbean. Bringing together researchers from history, politics, Latin American studies and related fields, the event encouraged new collaborations, publications and future research networks centred on Caribbean studies.

Belonging in Criminology: An Interdisciplinary Conversation

Lead: Hannah Marshall

This Conversation examined how belonging, inclusion and participation are experienced within criminology. Researchers from academic and professional settings worked together to identify practical strategies for creating a more inclusive discipline and to develop collaborative outputs, including a mission statement and future publications.