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We are excited to share a new blog post on the Tampere Urban Research Perspectives blog: "Suitcases Full of Memories – Urbanum ry's Study Excursion Abroad", written by Ella Hyvärinen. This post highlights the first-ever international study excursion organized by Urbanum ry, the Guild of Sustainable Urban Development at Tampere University. Supported by the STUE Action Grant, students travelled to the Netherlands and Belgium, visiting companies and organisations in the field of sustainable urban development. The trip included visits to innovative organizations such as Metabolic in Amsterdam, Defacto Urbanism in Rotterdam, and the European Commission in Brussels. The experiences provided valuable insights into sustainable urban development and inspired the students in their future career paths. Read more about their journey and the lessons learned in the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/da72JRKt

Diversity is the cornerstone of innovation, collaboration, and understanding—qualities that define excellence in education. A truly international experience fosters an environment where ideas from different cultures and perspectives come together to create something extraordinary. Cape Breton University (CBU) exemplifies this belief. With students from over 70 countries, the campus is a vibrant hub of global perspectives and shared experiences. It’s a place where diversity is embraced not just in numbers but in spirit—creating a community where everyone feels welcome. Located on the picturesque Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton University brings over 50 years of academic excellence and community engagement to its students. Beyond academics, it offers a place to grow, connect, and immerse yourself in a culture that celebrates inclusivity and collaboration. At Cape Breton University, diversity isn’t just a feature—it’s a strength that shapes futures and builds communities. Satish Dev Lubna Khumushi Rajni Bhatia Rajni Bhatla MSM Unify #DiversityInEducation #CapeBretonUniversity #InclusiveLearning #GlobalPerspectives

Diversity is the cornerstone of innovation, collaboration, and understanding—qualities that define excellence in education. A truly international experience fosters an environment where ideas from different cultures and perspectives come together to create something extraordinary. Cape Breton University (CBU) exemplifies this belief. With students from over 70 countries, the campus is a vibrant hub of global perspectives and shared experiences. It’s a place where diversity is embraced not just in numbers but in spirit—creating a community where everyone feels welcome. Located on the picturesque Cape Breton Island, Cape Breton University brings over 50 years of academic excellence and community engagement to its students. Beyond academics, it offers a place to grow, connect, and immerse yourself in a culture that celebrates inclusivity and collaboration. At Cape Breton University, diversity isn’t just a feature—it’s a strength that shapes futures and builds communities. #DiversityInEducation #CapeBretonUniversity #InclusiveLearning #GlobalPerspectives

Pioneering Futures: Rethinking #Cultural and #Heritage Ecosystem. This Tuesday, May 14th, in #Leuven, I will take part in this promising discussion about future perspectives in #education, #research, and #policy in #culture and #culturalheritage. We'll discuss CHARTER - European Cultural Heritage Skills Alliance work and guidelines on #innovative and #emerging cultural heritage education and training paths in #Europe https://lnkd.in/dyWRRj29

Exciting News: eCHOing project has successfully completed its final conference and last in-person meeting after two years of hard work. The consortium and its associated partners finally met at Pisa at Scuola Santa Anna for a conference to discuss inter-cultural and inter-disciplinary work done throughout this period. Representatives of NGOs, students and university scholars met on the 17th of April to discuss project implementation, risk management, and lessons learned. The conference has celebrated what eCHOing has been about - forging relationships with others across traditional lines of differences, disciplines, languages, culture, national, and geographical borders. It has fostered the interaction of people and the exchange of ideas for creativity. The thread through all of this has been open innovation (OI), which is fundamentally about bringing people together. All the presentations demonstrated this aspect of the project. eCHOing project was funded by the EU through the Erasmus plus KA 220 and was born in January 2021. It highlighted the interactions between cultural heritage organisations (CHO) and institutes of higher education, students and end users, as well as the use of OI and digital technologies to deepen human relationships across organisations and within CHOs. The project focuses on a cross-disciplinary and inter-cultural nature of the collaborations between Cultural heritage organisations and NGOs that gave students the opportunity to see beyond their own narrow disciplines, and their own cultural, educational, language contexts, giving them the possibility to learn about social justice and not just social value and put it in practice through project implementations. Inviting small & medium-sized CHOs into the university world, as valuable collaborators has been an an important process in the joy of sharing knowledge and working perspectives through an "open" room and a working methodology that allows free flow of ideas to circulate and grow. It has been an amazing journey. Thank you all for joining and Santa Anna for hosting us!! Thanks to Chiara, Marcello, Massimo, Gaia, Giovanni, Eleonora, Silvia, Milena Anton, Paula, Katerina, Stefania, Ave, Signe, Tilly, Audrey, Stig, George, Konstantinos, Efi, Parthenia, Ekaterina, Anna, Katerina, Magda, Anna, Marianna, Anna Georgia, Anna! more herehttps://lnkd.in/dW8uduRu for Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) with Paula Rice and Stig Tobiassen and partners Milena Dobreva, Chiara Evangelista, Gaia Sasso, Giovanni Giuliodori, Ave Matsin, Katerina Zourou, Stefania Oikonomou, @Αννα Μαυρουδη hashtag #eCHOingProject hashtag #OpenInnovation hashtag #InterdisciplinaryWork hashtag #CulturalExchange eCHOIng Partners: https://lnkd.in/dRCtpZNd

I had the opportunity to be part of these Scientific Days PEPR VDBI. A strong transversal and ambitious program through the value chain to accelerate the deployment of the sustainable cities strategy. Thanks all for the very interesting discussions and further connections with the PN ISSU (IREX (Institut) - Institut pour la recherche appliquée et l'expérimentation en génie civil #sustainability, #cities, #water, #biodiversity, #UHI

Join us in Santiago de Compostela (or online) for the 1st International Conference on Universities and Cultural Routes, which will take place from November 13th to 14th, 2024, at the University of Santiago de Compostela. The programme will feature the presentation of theoretical perspectives, state-of-the-art research reports, case studies, and research work on cultural routes from various disciplines and universities across Europe. Presentations and discussions will revolve around four main themes: “Academic and scientific contributions to Cultural Routes. The example of the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Routes”  “Cultural Routes of Council of Europe: Intersections of #heritage, #education and #communities across transnational networks.”  “Measuring #Impacts along the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe: Economic benefits, sustainability and management strategies”.  “#Landscape, #tourism and emerging trends: A holistic approach to the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe.” A preliminary programme of the conference is available at: https://lnkd.in/eciFBmSF

Join us on 27 January at 10:30 for the online #workshop “Bridging Perspectives: A Dialogue Between Private Providers and Students on Housing Needs and Expectations". We will address the pressing issues of improving affordability, availability, and sustainability by fostering the dialogue between students and landlords. Scan the QR code or follow the link to register: https://lnkd.in/du8dimqY The discussion will explore: 🔑 Challenges and constraints faced by both #Students and #Landlords 🤝 Shared priorities and collaboration opportunities in #StudentAccommodation 🌱 Strategies aligned with the principles of the #NewEuropeanBauhaus The initiative is supported by CrAft - Creating Actionable Futures and #Home2 EU-funded projects #LIFEProgramme. #Housing #Tenants #Erasmus #EUproject Erasmus Student Network Erasmus Student Network Spain Erasmus Student Network Nicosia CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency ALP - Associação Lisbonense de Proprietários Lappeenrannan Seudun Opiskelija-Asuntosäätiö

Following the footsteps of the Excover project 👣 Want to know more about tourism development in small inland towns of Italy and Croatia and how sustainable tours and tourist products can be created after working with locals? Visit the Excover project website and social media channels or check out this video which can show you the whole picture! 🎞 Along with the STEFAN project (Erasmus+ program), the approach of the ETHNIC project is based on a similar Interreg project that was implemented for 3 years and ended in 2022. That project is Excover - Experience, Discover & Valorise Hidden Treasure Towns and Sites of the Adriatic Area. 🔎 This project is a great baseline for all ETHNIC activities, and because a few Mountain Union Montefeltro municipalities were involved in the project's capitalization activities, it can be used for transferring knowledge, identifying tourist points of interest, mapping and organising participatory planning processes for local stakeholders. 🗺 https://lnkd.in/dakJzpfc #interregethnic #interregitalycroatia #italy #croatia #SustainableTourismDevelopment #ecoculturaltourism #crossborder #Excover https://lnkd.in/dAz4iK9k

🎓 I am thrilled to share the culmination of my academic journey! I recently defended my Master’s thesis, "Anchoring Harmony: Revitalizing the Maritime Cultural Landscape of Hanseatic Cities for a Resilient Future," under the guidance of Professors Carlo Peraboni and Nora Lombardini. This research explores critical challenges in Hanseatic cities, including the loss of identity, over-tourism, and declining maritime industries. By studying 42 cities and collaborating with residents, maritime experts, and tourists, I developed a framework that blends historic preservation with contemporary urban strategies. The focus is on preserving cultural identity, fostering sustainable tourism, and strengthening intercity collaboration. Key outcomes of this research include: + Tackling Local Challenges with Broader Vision: Addressing immediate urban issues such as socio-economic transformations, while paving the way for regional collaboration on pressing concerns like climate change. + Fostering Intercity Collaboration: Establishing a robust legal and organizational framework that enables Hanseatic cities to share knowledge, resources, and strategies, creating a unified response to global challenges. + Promoting Cultural Resilience: Strengthening the unique maritime heritage and identity of these cities, ensuring their cultural significance is preserved for future generations. + Advancing Sustainable Tourism: Encouraging practices that balance economic benefits with the preservation ofcultural and environmental integrity. + Empowering Local Communities: Enhancing awareness and engagement among residents to foster pride in their cultural landscape and active participation in its future development. For those interested, a snippet of my thesis is below, and the full book is accessible on ResearchGate through the link below: https://lnkd.in/eGxCYxSj My journey at Politecnico di Milano was instrumental in shaping this work. Engaging with a vibrant international community enriched my understanding of urban development, heritage, history, and sustainability. Collaborating with peers from diverse backgrounds refined my research skills and broadened my perspective, equipping me to tackle complex, interdisciplinary challenges. I am excited to apply the insights gained from this experience to impactful and innovative projects moving forward.