Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    Bridging Research, Innovation and Inclusion: The Archimedes Center of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

    Across Europe, universities are increasingly called upon to play a more active role in shaping inclusive local innovation ecosystems. Beyond education and research, they are expected to connect knowledge with society, support entrepreneurship, and open pathways for diverse talents to participate in digital and technological innovation.

     

    At the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), the Archimedes Center responds to this challenge by acting as a bridge between academic research, technology transfer and entrepreneurship with inclusion embedded as a core principle rather than an add-on.

    Harry Kalliaras

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  • Youth Makerspace Larnaka: Empowering Young Creators through Technology and Innovation

    In the coastal city of Larnaka, Cyprus, innovation has found a home that truly belongs to young people. The Youth Makerspace Larnaka, established by the Cyprus Youth Organization, is much more than a modern laboratory — it is a living example of how access to technology can inspire creativity, entrepreneurship, and social inclusion.


    Since its launch in 2018, the Makerspace has become a creative hub for learning, experimentation, and innovation, empowering young people to shape their own future through technology. Equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics kits, and virtual reality tools, it gives everyone, from students and hobbyists to young entrepreneurs, the chance to turn their ideas into reality.
     

    Harry Kalliaras

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  • Breaking the Cycle: Homelessness and Mental Health Challenges for Cities

    December 2025 | Maite Arrondo, URBACT Ad Hoc Expert

     

    Dimitra Kounavi

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    ARCHETHICS: The value of complexity of dissonant heritage

    The urban landscape contributes to the full exercise of civil rights: the right to city, the right to nature, the right to culture . Salvatore Settis

    Ileana Toscano

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  • C4TALENT Newsletter #3 is out: a look back at the final months of the network

    Containing the latest project developments.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • The Final Network Product is now available

    Check it out!

    Zoltán Szenes

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