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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    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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  • Tackling Gender stereotypes amongst young people

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    Following a seminar hosted by Rumourless Cities, Ad Hoc Expert Haroon Saad  shares some thoughts on gender stereotypes amongst young people

    Angela Maria Loporchio

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  • Campaign tools to tackle discrimination and promote critical thinking in our cities

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    Following a seminar hosted by Rumourless Cities, Lead Expert Ruth Essex shares some thoughts on anti-discrimnation campaigning and the importance of critical literacy in our contemporary world

    Angela Maria Loporchio

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  • Change in the local administration: where a little magic string goes a long way

    „Innovation is a natural way to find new solutions to old problems"

    Valeria Tarallo

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  • A tool to spread the Playful Paradigm philosophy and co-design the future playful cities

    The Network's Final Publication is out. Resources, analysis and stories to help cities include play and gamification in their local urban development

    CREAA

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