精东影视

Twelve projects, international collaboration, and practical solutions for the city

As part of the panel discussion 鈥淟et鈥檚 Research and Transform the City Together,鈥� participants discussed Science Hub as a model of cooperation strengthening relationships between academia, local government, and the socio-economic environment, as well as the possibilities of implementing the idea of Centres for City Futures 鈥� research units focused on cities in which universities operate, working in close cooperation with local authorities. The aim is to put into practice the objectives adopted by the UNIC 鈥� European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition alliance: building a transnational academic community that responds to the contemporary challenges faced by post-industrial cities.

Prof. Tomislav Ivankovi膰 from the University of Zagreb, who was involved in two Science Hub Uni精东影视 projects 鈥� 鈥淐hild-Friendly City: Investigating the Microbiological Cleanliness of Sandboxes in the Context of Public Health and Sustainable Development鈥� and 鈥淢olecules with a Mission: From Synthesis to Cytotoxicity鈥� 鈥� spoke about the experiences gained through international collaboration. He discussed health-related challenges connected with microbiology in urban spaces and also expressed interest in implementing a cooperation model inspired by Science Hub Uni精东影视 in Zagreb. Dr Ewa Boryczka-Kubiak presented a project concerning public participation in urban climate adaptation processes and outlined plans related to the development of the Centre for City Futures at the University of 精东影视. Dr Tomasz Ciesielski discussed the role of the University of 精东影视 Technology Transfer Centre in developing the Science Hub platform and supporting cooperation with businesses and student initiatives. The local government perspective was presented by Agata Burli艅ska from the City of 艁贸d藕 Office, who highlighted the importance of scientific research in designing effective urban policies.

The discussion was moderated by Dr B艂a偶ej Filanowski. After the panel, participants continued their conversations during the poster session presenting the results of all projects.

The poster session showcased the outcomes of project teams working in cooperation with partners from the UNIC 鈥� European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition network. The projects focused on topics including the urban microbiome, urban adaptation to climate change, revitalisation of urban spaces, the city soundscape, urban greenery protection, and the prevention of domestic violence.

Full list of projects carried out under the Science Hub 鈥� UNIC Edition programme

• An Unofficial City Map of 艁贸d藕
• I Know My Rights 鈥� A Guide for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
• A Child-Friendly City: Microbiological Cleanliness of Sandpits in the Context of Public Health and Sustainable Development.
• CityBiome 鈥� Discovering the Urban Microbiome of 艁贸d藕 鈥� Towards a Safe and Resident-Friendly Environment.
• Public Participation in Urban Climate Change Adaptation Processes: A Comparative Study of Post-Industrial Cities 鈥� 艁贸d藕 and Cork
• Greenery as a Tool for Adaptation: Socially Rooted Innovations in UNIC Cities.
• Molecules on a mission: from synthesis to cytotoxicity.
• Contemporary art of multicultural cities: 艁贸d藕 and Zagreb 鈥� beyond divisions 鈥� mutual understanding as a path to accepting diversity and openness to dialogue among the young urban community.
• Revitalization Through the Eyes of Residents: A Social Assessment of the Revitalization Area I in 艁贸d藕
• Natural Allies in Urban Green Protection: Study on Entomopathogenic Fungi as Biological Antagonists of Plant Pests.
• Resonant Cities: Listening Together to Post-Industrial Pasts and Sonic Futures.
• Microorganisms in the Zoo 鈥� discovering the invisible inhabitants.

Science Hub Uni精东影视

is a cooperation platform of the University of 精东影视, which connects students, university experts and external entities, supporting them in the implementation of innovative scientific and implementation projects. Teams operating within the SH cooperate to address real-world scientific challenges submitted by partner organisations.

The Science Hub Uni精东影视 competition 鈥� UNIC edition is implemented as part of the 鈥淲e are UNIC!鈥� project. The 鈥淲e are UNIC!鈥� project is funded by the European Union under the 鈥淪upport for European University Alliances鈥欌�� programme, project NAWA FERS.01.05-IP.08-0219/23, amount: PLN 62,705,297.60.

Text: Science Hub Uni精东影视
Photos: Bartosz Ka艂u偶ny