Take part in an interdisciplinary, interactive, and forward-thinking student-led event, which reimagines the role of universities in cities. We will brainstorm and re-envision universities as innovative and inclusive development centres, breaking down the boundaries between academia, city, and community. We will look to connect this to the local cultural and artistic aspects that make places beautiful.
In a nutshell
- Explore the vital role of universities in shaping sustainable cities, which are also inclusive and embedding the arts and culture.
- Collaborate among students, academics, and city stakeholders to create positive change.
- Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the intersection of academia and urban transformation.
- Empower yourself by practising interdisciplinary skills and gaining knowledge for future cooperation initiatives.
- Shape the future of cities by actively participating in transformative discussions.
About UniCity 2030
The CrAFt international group of students have put together this one-day Think/Do Tank where participants will explore and experience the current and future relationship between universities and cities that is key to the successful transformation of urban environments. Participants will dive into the concept of the university as a catalyst for inclusive, sustainable and beautiful cities.
Join us in a series of dynamic and thought-provoking exercises designed to stimulate critical thinking and develop ideas about future city transformations. Students from all disciplines are welcome!
The Think/Do Tank aims to be a platform for student voices, ideas, and creativity. It offers MMU students the chance to be part of a student-led experience and experiment in practising interdisciplinary collaboration.
UniCity 2030 is part of the CrAFt – Creating Actionable Futures project, and one of the fringe events of the ELIA Leadership Symposium 2023. It is funded by the Horizon Europe Programme of the European Commission, and supported by ELIA, the globally connected network for higher arts education, and MMU’s School of Art.
Schedule
The event will take place on the 17th of October at the Manchester Metropolitan University. This is a full-day event, including lunch. The walk-in and registrations start at 9:00, programme starts at 9:30.
The event is facilitated by the CrAFT Core Group of Students in collaboration with Sanne Karssenberg. Sanne is involved in CrAFt as process designer and curates interdisciplinary student workshops. Sanne is also a programme maker, and teaches fashion theory at the Rietveld Academie.
The detailed event programme will be announced soon.
Further information will be provided after registration for the event.