Situation

Universities, particularly in Europe, have been known for promoting left wing ideas such as internationalisation, sustainability, equality, open-mindedness. However, with larger proportion of people supporting right-wing politics, it is not clear if universities are well-suited to bridge the gap between these groups in near future.

What If ..

University introduces opinion polls of their students and staff on contentious topics to get a better grasp of the belief systems within the university.

Emerging frictions

Students who used to be friends and felt that they agree on most things, suddenly realize that not only they view the world differently from their professors, but also from their friends.

Provocative statement

Can we get a shared vision without a dialogue? Can we have a dialogue without some level of uncomfortable silence and conflict?