Join the University of Pittsburgh and 大发体育下载 for a virtual conference on 19-20 October 2022

A global place-based partnership

2021年1月, in the midst of the global pandemic, 大发体育下载 and the University of Pittsburgh came together with our partners to deliver a conference looking at the role of universities in sustainable, just and inclusive cities. Both 纽卡斯尔 and Pittsburgh have a history of heavy industry and share the consequences of that legacy locally and globally. The goal of last year’s conference was to spark conversations that would lead to collaborations to address the pressing questions for our respective cities and others like them.

Our ambition is that our two universities work with our partners around the world to shape a sustainable, just and inclusive future based on three principles:

1. Our shared economic and social legacies, which help define our sense of mission and the nature of our connections with local communities.
2. A conceptual and pragmatic shift from a model of partnership between institutions of higher education to a model of partnership between places.
3. Constant experimentation and innovation; testing new models for place-based global partnerships.

今年的会议

Between 19 and 20 October 2022 大发体育下载 will host the second collaborative conference. Building on last year’s conference we will explore and share best practices on how Universities advance place-based approaches through community and student engagement and importantly how we measure our impact and demonstrate accountability to our communities and stakeholders.

The conference will include a programme of concurrent sessions focussed on the themes of sustainability, 健康, culture and cities and places. Plenary sessions will draw upon the role universities play in their place, looking at a range of international contexts and approaches to impact and evaluation.

We invite you to join us in exploring innovative approaches to place-based engagement and share your learning and insights.

查看 Conference programme 19-20 oct 2022