Right-Wing Studies Knowledge Network – Wi-REX
The Right-Wing Studies Knowledge Network (Wi-REX) aims to contribute to the networking and consolidation of the field of research on right-wing extremism. It wants to bring together the already existing knowledge from different research and work areas wisely and put it up for discussion. It wants to recognize and classify new developments, perceive questions of tomorrow and develop answers to them. It is precisely the exchange of observations, findings and approaches to the topic that requires an independent knowledge network.
Wi-REX attempts to take stock of right-wing extremism and relevant research in order to document potentials as well as necessities for more support. In addition, the aim is to identify starting points for strengthening and (self-)critically developing research on right-wing extremism and, ultimately, to make a contribution to combating right-wing extremism and its diverse manifestations in German society.
Wi-REX aims to strengthen younger scholars in their research on right-wing extremism, to bring together knowledge, to ensure its dissemination, and to connect the knowledge base of civil society with the knowledge base of academia. Our aim is to build a dynamic network that is open to innovation and continuously evolving.
The Knowledge Network does not function as a service provider for consulting on the topic of right-wing extremism and does not offer a direct networking “service”. It does, however, initiate exchange processes and content-related debates that can take place through the collective identification and analysis of problems and challenges related to right-wing extremism (research), as well as through the development and application of approaches to solutions. In this way, the Knowledge Network creates a process in which academics and other actors working on right-wing extremism can actively participate.
Wi-REX stands on three platforms: Research, Transfer, and Young Scholarship
The Platform Research creates spaces for interaction and reflection in which diverse topics and interpretations can be discussed amongst researchers. It also generates an overview of the state of right-wing extremism research.
The Platform Transfer explores where and how knowledge about right-wing extremism is generated in the field of practice and civil society, and what needs and expectations actors from practice and civil society have in connection with research and knowledge transfer. Based on these analyses, transfer formats will be developed and implemented that are tailored to the specific needs of the target groups.
The Platform Young Scholars aims to support and network researchers at the beginning of their careers. In this way, a long-term scholarship of right-wing extremism and the extreme right is secured and a transfer of knowledge between the generations of researchers is facilitated.
All three platforms are open to the involvement of interested actors and offer different spaces, such as workshops, a blog or discussion events, in which exchange, networks and collaboration can develop – whereby the knowledge network takes shape.
Further information on the institute can be found on the Wi-REX website.
Wi-REX attempts to take stock of right-wing extremism and relevant research in order to document potentials as well as necessities for more support. In addition, the aim is to identify starting points for strengthening and (self-)critically developing research on right-wing extremism and, ultimately, to make a contribution to combating right-wing extremism and its diverse manifestations in German society.
Wi-REX aims to strengthen younger scholars in their research on right-wing extremism, to bring together knowledge, to ensure its dissemination, and to connect the knowledge base of civil society with the knowledge base of academia. Our aim is to build a dynamic network that is open to innovation and continuously evolving.
The Knowledge Network does not function as a service provider for consulting on the topic of right-wing extremism and does not offer a direct networking “service”. It does, however, initiate exchange processes and content-related debates that can take place through the collective identification and analysis of problems and challenges related to right-wing extremism (research), as well as through the development and application of approaches to solutions. In this way, the Knowledge Network creates a process in which academics and other actors working on right-wing extremism can actively participate.
Wi-REX stands on three platforms: Research, Transfer, and Young Scholarship
The Platform Research creates spaces for interaction and reflection in which diverse topics and interpretations can be discussed amongst researchers. It also generates an overview of the state of right-wing extremism research.
The Platform Transfer explores where and how knowledge about right-wing extremism is generated in the field of practice and civil society, and what needs and expectations actors from practice and civil society have in connection with research and knowledge transfer. Based on these analyses, transfer formats will be developed and implemented that are tailored to the specific needs of the target groups.
The Platform Young Scholars aims to support and network researchers at the beginning of their careers. In this way, a long-term scholarship of right-wing extremism and the extreme right is secured and a transfer of knowledge between the generations of researchers is facilitated.
All three platforms are open to the involvement of interested actors and offer different spaces, such as workshops, a blog or discussion events, in which exchange, networks and collaboration can develop – whereby the knowledge network takes shape.
Further information on the institute can be found on the Wi-REX website.