Harnessing the strengths of universities, promoting cooperation in the fields of education, research, professional development and policy advice towards progressive university-city collaborations on sustainable urban development. Read more...
In the Researchers Roundtable, the main point for discussion was the feasibility study for the Global Urban Research network. Issues brought up include the need to better define the network’s value added and develop a viable financing plan.
The HPUI office received a great deal of interest for using the free HPUI forum in the universities exhibition, although this opportunity was announced and promoted late due to the delayed development of the forum in Naples.
In this event key components affecting the wealth of cities are explored, including human and social capital and the role of creativity in laying the foundations for wealth generating activities which involve all urban actors.