Country: Magyarország – Hungary – City: Debrecen – Address: Hungary, Debrecen, Egyetem tér, 1

Border Stories: the Role of Geographical Borders in our LIves

Description:

Geographical borders have a multiple impact on our lives. Many people wonder why borders exist and how they were created. What is the difference between natural and artificial borders? Do borders only separate or also connect at the same time? The border stories demonstrate the different types of borders using a great variety of models, stories and pictures from all over the world. We are looking for answers to questions like: Which borders are more prevailing? Physical or political borders? How do we relate to these borders? Can borders also have a positive impact or only negative aspects are assciated with them? This interactive quiz and other playful exercises will explore the diversity, legends and mystery of borders through an adventurous geographical journey.

Main objectives:

Familiarising the public with the functions and impacts associated with national borders.

Event language: Hungarian

The event will be: “Live” in presence

Link (for online events): it will be displayed here as soon as possible

Reference person: Dr. Klára Czimre – Role or function: assistant professor – Reference organization: Department of Social Geography and Regional Development Planning, Institute of Geosciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Debrecen

Those who organize are: Academics

Estimated starting time (local time): 4:00:00 PM

Expected duration: around 1 hour

Event program: it will be displayed here as soon as possible

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