This year's IRS Spring Academy was dedicated to the analysis of value and authenticity in their various spatial dimensions: How do art markets work? Which architectural epochs are considered valuable in today's urban planning policy? At the end of June, a group of international early-career researchers gathered in Erkner and Potsdam to investigate these questions, exchange knowledge and build networks. more info

Whether due to Covid, travelling for work or fleeing war, people are working remotely for a variety of reasons. The EU project REMAKING is investigating the trend towards remote work. Anna Oechslen, postdoctoral researcher in the ‘Creativity and Work’ research group, is working on the IRS part of the research project. more info

The relationship to private property has been changing fundamentally for over 40 years - and significant developments can also be observed in issues relating to land and property. A new sub-project of the DFG Collaborative Research Center “Structural Change in Property” (SFB 294) at the IRS is now investigating these in greater depth. more info

A working holiday visa (WHV) allows young adults to get to know a country for a limited period of time and earn money there. But why do these workers regularly end up in precarious jobs in the gig economy, as delivery drivers or cleaners? In her article "Forging Mobilities, Becoming Ideal Workers? Temporary Migration and the Gig Economy," labour market researcher Barbara Orth attempts to explain this phenomenon. more info