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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    Be a resilient city through participation and volunteerism! - Transfer Guide

    Interested in:
    - Creating more needs-based social solutions with the help of volunteers?
    - Managing more effectively resources by coordinating the interventions?
    - Alleviating the social budgets with the co-responsibility of all stakeholders?

    s.georgiou

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  • Gelsenkirchen's transfer story


    Building a creative alliance for climate action – adapting the Manchester model in the heart of the Ruhr

    Gelsenkirchen’s Urbact Transfer Story

    By Susanne Dippel, Climate Action Manager, City of Gelsenkirchen and Stefanie Rogg, freelance Project Manager for the City of Gelsenkirchen

    Laura McIntosh

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  • Swarming Management as an important part of urban beekeeping

    Swarming management and adaptation of citizens to the habits of city bees was the topic of the international round table hosted by the city of Cesena on the 23rd of March 2021. After an introduction by Dr. Lucija Žvokelj from the National Veterinary Institute from Slovenia participants discussed how swarming is managed in different cities and what needs to be done in the future. 

    v.erhart

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  • Piraeus: What Barnsley did, now what we'll do

    The team at Piraeus have provided two fantastic infographics to show what Barnsley has done to creat success and what they will learn and apply to achieve success in their city. 

    Matthew Snowden

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  • Digital Media Centre expansion will lead to over 100 digital jobs

    Following significant growth in the last three years, the Barnsley Digital Media Centre (DMC 01) is kicking off its expansion with the creation of DMC 02 which will help to create over 100 digitally skilled jobs in the local economy.

    Matthew Snowden

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  • Specialist supplier of sound and visual services to international gaming industry expands Barnsley HQ

    An award-winning audio development company which provides sound, voice, music and animation for video games has expanded its global head office in Barnsley.

    Matthew Snowden

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