Communities, the life precarious, and work

We’re excited to host a thought-provoking session featuring Kendra Briken, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Work, Employment and Organisation in the University of Strathclyde.

🗣 Talk Title: Communities, the life precarious, and work

Join Us for the latest of the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) seminar series!

This event is the latest in our seminar series, which brings together researchers, practitioners and community leaders to explore bold ideas for building more inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities.

Abstract

In this contribution, Kendra will contribute to debates on ‘How community is understood and why it matters’ (Cairns 2026) through the lens of working lives and community. Based on emerging insights from an ESRC funded 3year study focussing a region in the West of Scotland, Kendra presents some data of workers’ lived experiences and the role for community. Inspired by Roxana Willis work on the ‘necessity of community’ and Isabel Lorey’s definition of precariousness as a relationally and existentially shared condition inherent to both human and non-human being, she suggests that the focus on work and the aligned legacy of collective crisis exposure can further inform pathways towards sustainable communities.

🕒 Time: 12:30–13:30

The room will be open from 12:00 to 14:00 to allow for attendees who would like to bring their own lunch / tea and coffee and for informal networking before and after the seminar (12:00-12:30 and 13:30-14:00).

📍 Location: Level 8, StrathUnion, University of Strathclyde

Directions:

• Enter the Teaching and Learning building entrance where Richmond Street and North Portland Street meet (https://maps.app.goo.gl/BihCKkmhcVXv44f39).

• Walk directly forward and take the lift to Level 8.

• There will be signs to enter the room as you exit the lift. If in doubt, ring the office buzzer and ask for help.

For online attendees, a link will be sent with details on how to join the event remotely.

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