New Section “Researchers’ Perspective” – Latvian Academy of Culture Researchers Share Insights on Issues of Societal Relevance
The Latvian Academy of Culture (LAC) is launching a new section on its website, “Researchers’ Perspective” (https://www.lka.edu.lv/en/petnieciba/zinatne-runa/researchers-perspective/), where researchers from the Institute of Culture and Arts will regularly share their perspectives on current cultural processes, research findings, and topics of importance to society.
The aim of the section is to help the public better understand complex social and cultural changes and to amplify the voice of researchers in explaining issues that matter to citizens. It seeks to deepen public understanding of the humanities and social sciences and their relevance, ensure broader accessibility to research results, and encourage a richer appreciation of the diverse and sometimes unexpected manifestations of culture and participation in contemporary society.
At the same time, the section will serve as a platform for reflection and professional dialogue among researchers themselves, allowing them to connect scientific perspectives with current cultural events and personal experience. It will also be a valuable resource for students, offering opportunities to develop popular-science communication skills and to share their research insights within the wider cultural sphere.
The first article features cultural traditions researcher Līga Vinogradova, who writes about her personal experience of introducing members of Generation Alpha to the Latvian School Youth Song and Dance Festival, as well as the broader Song and Dance Celebration tradition. She explores how to overcome the “boring” moments, how to find a balance between play and folk dance – and why parents act as mediators of cultural participation from early childhood.
This article was produced within Activity 1.1.1.9 "Post-doctoral Research" of the Specific Objective 1.1.1 "Strengthening research and innovative capacities and introduction of advanced technologies in the common R&D system" of the European Union's Cohesion Policy Programme for 2021-2027 research application No 1.1.1.9/LZP/1/24/033 “Bridging the Cultural Divide: Strategies for Rural Families to Curate Digital Cultural Consumption for Youth”.