Mobility and Literature in the Arts (MobiLit)

Introduction

The goal of the project is to promote the mobility of writing students, researchers and teachers between African universities, literary actors and the Uniarts Helsinki. In addition to people, mobility also refers to the thoughts, ideas and experiences mediated by texts and their authors – the ability of literature to cross borders, create interaction and increase common understanding.

MobiLit is a network development project that is part of the SAFINET, the Southern African and Finnish Higher Education Institutions’ Network for Health and Wellbeing, within the Culture and Wellbeing sub-area. SAFINET is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Education in Finland.

Core activities

• Participating in the SANORD 2022 Conference at the University of Limpopo
• Organizing a course in collaboration with a visiting expert from South Africa at the Uniarts Helsinki. “Designing accessible reading / writing platforms”
• At least one high-profile lecturer visiting the University of the Arts Helsinki, possibly as a Visiting Professor
• Residency period in a SAFINET partner country. Focus on (artistic) research related to the project’s core interests
• Actively sharing information throughout the project. Participating in a webinar with other international pilots