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Research Sprints

The Research Sprints were one of the main blocks of the Edgelands Institute, in which young people could discuss with national and international experts on the topic of security and digital technologies. Over an 8-week period, participants engaged in a conversation on digital security and its various effects, in order to develop a critical understanding of the different perspectives on this subject and to conduct research that is relevant to their own location in the world.

We Are Recording You Medellín

In 2021, the Edgelands Institute partnered with EAFIT University to explore issues at the intersection of security, civic coexistence, youth inclusion and digital surveillance in the city of Medellín, alongside the city's youth.

As part of the Sprint the participants created a manifesto to challenge the status quo and explore new perspectives on security and surveillance in their city.

We invite you to learn more about this Research Sprint and Manifesto, and to listen to the six Conversations with Experts, exploring how security and coexistence in Medellín have changed over the past decades and how their intersection with digital surveillance technologies is transforming the city's social contract, especially for young people.

Conversation with Experts at Te Estamos Grabando Medellín

We Are Recording You Cúcuta

In 2023, the Edgelands Institute partnered with the University Fransisco de Paula Santander to explore the intersection of security and civic coexistence issues, youth inclusion, and digital surveillance in the city of Cúcuta, alongside the city's youth.

Following eight weeks of Conversations with Experts and group research, the participants produced four podcast episodes in which they shared the processes and analyses of their research projects.

We invite you to listen to the podcasts and read more about these projects (in Spanish only).

We Are Recording You Geneva

In 2022, the Edgelands Institute hosted 'We Are Recording You, Geneva', inviting participants to explore the topics of security, surveillance and technology in the city. Over the course of eight weeks, participants engaged in conversations with national and international experts on various related topics, producing two podcast episodes in which they shared their research and findings.

We invite you to listen to the podcasts, read more about the research and listen to Conversations with Experts, which explore the meaning and requirements of security and social cohesion in different sectors of society, as well as the potential benefits and risks associated with the digitalisation of security and the surveillance of society.

Conversations with Experts at We Are Recording Geneva

We Are Recording You Nairobi

In 2023, the Edgelands Research partnered with the Lawyers Hub, a Pan-African digital law and data governance think-tank headquartered in Nairobi, to explore the security challenges and the emerging surveillance technologies in Nairobi.

The Sprint was concluded with two podcast episodes independently curated by the researchers. This exercise allowed the Sprint participants to acquire new skills in relaying empirical research through an audio medium, with valuable information that is now accessible to the residents.