LEARNs (Learning Environment And Research Nucleus) are collaborative, self-directed research projects supported by SOC for the initial duration of one year. They are collaborative units consisting of at least three members, and have the agency to decide what methods, styles, content, and outcomes they want to focus on. LEARNs cooperatively organize and decide how they mediate their work publicly.
MAPP (Methods, Affects, & Practical Pedagogies) centres around hands-on practices of learning, and offers space to the research, development and implementation of, alternative education within a small, supportive community. MAPPs are intended for individuals and collectives who have a practising interest in the field of experimental pedagogy and iterations of commoning. Through self- conducted research, the creation of practical exercises and work sessions, and close collaboration with other SOC labs, MAPP aims to produce practicable tools, methods, and prompts in support of different forms of living, learning, and working together.
READ (Research Ecologies & Archival Development) develops, presents and collects theory within the broader field of knowledge production. READ assembles two kinds of participants; ‘editors’ and ‘mediators’. While editors produce a number of texts, mediators pursue a research project to be published in a series of online mediations. Additionally along with other members of SOC, participants jointly develop a series of roundtables. The roundtables connect READ-research with that of other SOC labs and host discussions on issues within the field of knowledge production. These culminate in a public discussion at the end of the year.
