When: November 20th, 3-5pm

Where: Seminar room 551, second floor of the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, University of Glasgow

The School of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Gender and Sexualities Interdisciplinary Network (GSIN) are honoured to be hosting a workshop with the globally renowned Chilean feminist collective LASTESIS. This free workshop is open to women and members of the LGBTQ+ community in Higher Education, subject to ticket booking. It will be carried out in Seminar room 551, second floor of the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, on the 20th of November 3pm-5pm.  

LASTESIS is a globally influential feminist group combating patriarchal oppression through political art and collective struggle. Their acclaimed performances like "Patriarchy and Capital is a Criminal Alliance" (2018) and "The Rapist is You" (2020) have resonated in the media globally and been replicated in over 50 countries. Alongside this, publications such as "Polifonías Feministas" (Random House, 2022) and "Quemar el Miedo" (Planeta, 2021) have been translated into multiple languages, and they have recently published “Set Fear on Fire: The Feminist Call That Set the Americas Ablaze” (Verso, 2023) reflecting their international impact. Beyond stage work, they lead workshops globally, leaving their mark in festivals, museums, and universities worldwide. Their impactful efforts have earned them prestigious awards, including the Jaime Castillo Velasco Award (2020) and recognition in TIME magazine's 2020 TIME100 list. 

The workshop has been uniquely designed for women and members of the LGBTQ+ community in Higher Education. It aims to facilitate an interdisciplinary and intersectional exploration of feminist themes through collaborative and creative activities. Through this interactive session, attendees will not only gain a deeper understanding of feminist theories but also translate these ideas into various creative formats. In doing so, attendees will have the opportunity to develop their feminist knowledge and practice whilst strengthening feminist connections within the University of Glasgow and beyond.  

Update 20/01/2023: 

Please bring along any art materials you may have, especially scissors, pens, glue, old magazines, and fabric.

Please find as follows directions to the workshop venue at the School of Psychology & Neuroscience, Seminar Room (529), Level 5, No.62 Hillhead St:

• Enter through 62 Hillhead Street.
• Turn right and head up the stairs as soon as possible.
• Ignore the left turn option on the half-landing.
• Turn immediately right towards further stairs and ascend to the second (Level 5) floor.
• The seminar room (529) is directly facing the top of the stairs.

Look out for signs to help you locate the room.

Please contact GSIN organiser Dr Ana Cannilla: ana.cannilla@glasgow.ac.uk or Dr Gabriela Cruz: gabriela.cruz@glasgow.ac.uk for further information regarding this workshop. Refreshments will be provided. This event is kindly funded by the School of Psychology & Neuroscience.  

We look forward to welcoming you on November 20th for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and political resistance. 

UPDATE 08/11/2023: Event tickets are now SOLD OUT - if you would like to join our waiting list, please follow this link and provide your details: https://www.waitlistr.com/lists/5894fce1/feminist-theory-practice-and-collective-action-workshop-by-lastesis