Cultural Traveller's Passport in 15 cities
in Spain and Rome (Italy)
The "Cultural Traveller's Passport" has been in circulation
since the summer, a document created by the companies and associations
which form part of the Culture & Urban Tourism network (CTU)
(http://www.culturayturismourbano.com/),
which brings together 16 entities from different cities of Spain
dedicated to offering and promoting cultural and touristic activities.
The passport has proven useful in order to save a few euros. Issued
by the company that first greets the client, it will allow the owner
to receive a series of discounts on their next visit and tours taken
with different members of the network in other geographical parts
of Spain.
With the "Cultural Traveller's Passport", CTU hopes to
offer the individual members of the public a series of cultural
advantages which can be enjoyed in many Spanish and European cities.
It is a ticket with many attractive discounts for the cultural services
offered. The only requirement is to present ones passport in any
of the establishments which form part of the Cultural and Touristic
network, they will then stamp the box corresponding to the city
being visited and they will then be able to enjoy the discounts
proposed.
More information in Spanish:
http://www.culturayturismourbano.com/
(in French) Charte francophone des thèses scientifiques
Une charte des thèses définit les droits et les devoirs
respectifs du doctorant d’une part, de son directeur de thèse
ainsi que des structures d’accueil d’autre part, en
rappelant la déontologie qui inspire les dispositions réglementaires
en vigueur dans le respect de la diversité des disciplines,
des établissements et des coutumes ou lois nationales.
Concernant la Charte des thèses scientifiques dans l’espace
francophone, la Conférence Internationale des Responsables
des Universités et Institutions Scientifiques d’Expression
Française (CIRUISEF), un des réseaux institutionnel
soutenu par l’AUF préconise.
More information in French:
http://www.auf.org/communication-information/actualites/ciruisef-2010.html?var=lettre_AUF_63
Inauguration of the French-speaking VirtuaL Campus of Ngaoundéré
(Cameroon)
The French-speaking virtual campus (CNF) of Ngaoundéré,
which came into existence after the transformation of the Centre
of Access to Information (CAI) of the same city, and which is the
second of its kind in Cameroon, was inaugurated last 6th August,
2010.
The opening ceremony, which took place on campus, at the banks of
lake Dang, was presided by the Rector of the University of Ngaoundéré,
Mr. Paul Henri Amvam Zollo, and by the director of the Central Africa
and the Great Lakes regional office (BACGL) of the AUF, Mr. Jean-Gratien
Zanouvi, in the presence of the General Secretariat of Adamaway
and of more than 250 guests including local authorities.
More information in French:
http://www.auf.org/communication-information/actualites/cnf-2010-4663.html?var=lettre_AUF_63
Inauguration of the French-speaking Virtual Campus, partner
of the Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (Senegal)
On Wednesday 7th July 2010, the French-speaking virtual campus of
the Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (UCAD) was inaugurated
in the presence of Professor Amadou Tidiane Ba, Senegalese Minister
of Higher Education, of Universities and Regional and scientific
research Academic Centres, and in the presence of Mrs. Wanda Diebolt,
the AUF General-Secretariat, of the UCAD Rector, who is the representative
of THE French cooperation and many university representatives.
More information in French:
http://www.auf.org/communication-information/actualites/cnf-2010.html?var=lettre_AUF_63
University of Canberra Campus / MORQ
Italian architects MORQ recently won a competition to design the
University of Canberra Campus in Australia.
Our design for the Concourse proposes a strategy that activates
spatial relationships between the existing buildings, that hold
the memory of the campus, the existing trees, that hold the memory
of the territory, and the climate conditions.
The aim of the strategy is to connect the parts of the existing
structure of the Campus and to integrate the old with the new. While
the existing buildings possess a certain quality of architectural
honesty, we feel that they do not define a space of urban quality
and identity.
More information:
http://www.archdaily.com/77386/university-of-canberra-campus-morq/
ELSEVIER Call for Paper!
Building insights; breaking boundaries manuscripts submission
On behalf of all the Editors-in-chief of Elsevier Journals,
we wish to Communicate to you that we are currently accepting manuscripts
in all Fields of human Endeavour. Authors are invited to submit
manuscripts Reporting recent developments in their fields.
Papers submitted will Be sorted out and published in any of our
numerous journals that best fits. This is a special publication
procedure which published works Will be discussed at seminars (organized
by Elsevier) at strategic cities all over the world.
More information: http://www.elsevier.com/
European Capitals of Culture: a common framework for research
developed
The European Capitals of Culture Policy Group was funded by the
European Commission’s Culture Programme for twelve months
in the period 2009 to 2010. The Policy Group set itself the goal
of sharing good practice in relation to the delivery process of
the European Capital of Culture (ECoC1) title and developing a common
research framework to assess the impact of a title year. The results
of this work are presented in this final report, giving recommendations
mutually agreed by the members of the Policy Group. The work programme
of the Policy Group was set out for one year only but there are
intentions within this group and the wider ECoC community to continue
the discussion, building on the work presented in this report.
More information:
http://ecocpolicygroup.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/ecoc-policy-group_research-framework1.pdf
UN General Assembly elects Joan Clos as new Executive Director
of UN-HABITAT
The United Nations General Assembly today elected Joan Clos as the
Executive Director of UN-HABITAT at the level of Under Secretary-General
of the UN. He is expected to begin his tenure on 18 October for
a period of four years.
The former Mayor of Barcelona, Joan Clos, has a long career in the
Spanish Government both at the local and national level. Between
2006 and 2008, he was appointed Minister of Industry, Tourism and
Trade in President José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero’s cabinet.
Prior to this, between 1997 and 2006, Joan Clos served two terms
as Mayor of Barcelona. He is currently Spain´s Ambassador
to the Republics of Turkey and Azerbaijan.
More information:
http://www.unhabitat.org/content.asp?cid=8768&catid=5&typeid=6&subMenuId=0
Humanitarian operations go green
Humanitarian action and relief efforts save lives and provide essential
aid in the aftermath of natural disasters, conflicts and other crisis.
But despite this critical role, humanitarian actions can result
in damage to the environment, which is not often prioritised as
a life saving issue.
A new online resource centre developed by the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) will help boost efforts to reduce the environmental
impact of humanitarian relief and recovery operations around the
world.
Launched today, on World Humanitarian Day, the Resource Centre for
Mainstreaming Environment into Humanitarian Action is the first
online collection of practical information explaining how to integrate
environmental considerations into humanitarian action.
More information:
http://www.unep.org/Documents.Multilingual/Default.asp?
DocumentID=646&ArticleID=6724&l=en
The International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
The International Year of Youth on the theme Dialogue and Mutual
Understanding will be launched on the International Youth Day, 12
August 2010. The proclamation of this International Year by the
United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/64/134) marks the aspirations
of a new generation of Youth.
25 years after the first International Year of Youth in 1985 and
five years ahead of the 2015 target date for achieving the Millennium
Development Goals, this Year brings youth to the forefront of global
debates and calls for increased investments and strengthened commitments
in recognition of the key role of youth in development.
The theme of the Year is particularly relevant to UNESCO’s
work as it embraces the Organization’s approach to youth as
agents of peace and vital partners in national development. It coincides
with the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures, which
UNESCO is leading and which has recognised an increased role for
youth in promoting dialogue and mutual understanding.
More information:
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/social-and-human-sciences/themes/sv/news/the_international_year_of_youth_2010_2011/
Graduate Employability and Lifelong Learning (CEPES) European
Centre for Higher Education Online Discussion Forum and Call for
Papers
The UNESCO European Centre for Higher Education and "Lucian
Blaga" University of Sibiu have jointly initiated a project
entitled: "Life after graduation: The Role of Graduate
Employment and Tracking Systems for Continuous Curricula Development
and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education". We would
like to hear your opinions on this topic which we can synthesize
and present at an international conference to be convened in 2011.
All opinions expressed will be treated anonymously unless you indicate
otherwise.
More information:
http://graduate-employability-unesco-lbus.blogspot.com/
(in Spanish) IV Charlas de Geografía Cultural -
geografía de la música- geografía de la religión
Viernes, 10 de septiembre de 2010
Programa:
- 9h00 a 9h30 Presentación Geografías culturales:
- 9h30 a 10h15h.Geografía de la música Dra. Claire
Guiu (Univ. Nantes, Francia)
- 10h15 a 11h.Geografía de la religión Dra. Cristina
Carballo (UNLuján, Argentina)
- 11h a 11h30. Pausa La Senda del Bío-Bío:
- 11:30 a 12h15. La peregrinación de San Sebastián
en la senda del Bío-Bío Dr. Rolando Silla (UNRio
Janeiro, Brasil).
- 12h15 a 13h. El río Bio-Bío, navegabilidad y espacio
fronterizo. Prof. Fernando Torrejón (EULA)
Lugar: Auditorio Facultad de Arquitectura, Urbanismo y Geografía
Email de Contacto: hcapella@udec.cl
More information in Spanish:
http://udec.cl/intranet/agudec/evento.php?id_evento=4155
The UN Programme on Youth is pleased to launch the International
Year of Youth "Our Year Our Voice" August 2010 - August
2011
In an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of
the world’s youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind,
from enhancing peace to boosting economic development, the United
Nations proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on 12
August 2010. In its resolution proclaiming the Year, the General
Assembly called on governments, civil society, individuals and communities
worldwide to support activities at local and international levels
to mark the event. Under the theme ‘Dialogue and Mutual Understanding,’
the Year aims to encourage dialogue and understanding across generations
and promote the ideals of peace, respect for human rights and freedoms,
and solidarity.
It encourages young people to dedicate themselves to fostering progress,
including the attainment of the UN Millennium Development Goals
(MDGs), which seek to slash a host of social ills, ranging from
extreme poverty and hunger to maternal and infant mortality to lack
of access to education and health care, all by 2015.
More information:
http://social.un.org/youthyear/
Roosevelt University / VOA Associates. Chicago (USA)
Roosevelt University will soon feature a new vertical campus, courtesy
of VOA Associates. The existing campus layout makes it nearly impossible
for the college to grow outwardly – so the only solution was
to expand vertically. The 32 storey building is quite slim in profile,
yet its wavy glass façade provides a distinguishing aesthetic
touch.
More information:
http://www.archdaily.com/74188/roosevelt-university-voa-associates/
Erick van Egeraat builds Corporate University for Sberbank
Russia (Russian Federation)
The board of Sberbank, the leading bank of Russia, signed a contract
with the Dutch Architect Erick van Egeraat for the realization of
their new Corporate University, west of Moscow, close to the Novorizhkoye
highway.
Sberbank is Russia’s largest and oldest state run bank with
over 250.000 employees and 20.000 branch offices in the country.
The new Sberbank University will provide education, seminars and
team building programs to the company’s top professionals,
to continuously improve their performance within the corporate standards.
The most prominent Russian bank implies the highest standards for
its employees and therefore it aimed for the most ambitious educational
project in terms of design and quality. Erick van Egeraat’s
design for the 32,000-m2 Corporate University was chosen from 4
other proposals including David Adjaye’s entry.
More information:
http://www.archdaily.com/75539/erick-van-egeraat-builds-corporate-university-for-sberbank-russia/
Kyoai Gakuen University / BAKOKO - Gunma Prefecture (Japan)
Japanese architects BAKOKO shared with us their project Kyoai Gakuen
University, a new academic building located in Gunma Prefecture,
Japan.
Kyoai Gakuen University sought proposals for a new building on part
of the campus’ recreation grounds. Our design response was
to not to build over this existing amenity space, but to lift it
to a higher level, supported by the building underneath. The site
is also located adjacent to the school’s sports field which
currently lacks spectator seating. By sloping the roof in this direction,
the proposal could provide additional value by providing seating
for sports events.
More information:
http://www.archdaily.com/74423/kyoai-gakuen-university-bakoko/
Rapprochement of cultures through Architecture. People
meet in architecture - 12th Edition of the Biennale of Architecture
Venice, Italy
The UNESCO Venice Office is pleased to host at its premises
(Palazzo Zorzi-4930 Castello, Venice) three distinct yet inter-related
exhibits representing the Member States of France, the Republic
of San Marino and the Republic of Montenegro during the upcoming
Biennale of Architecture beginning in late August 2010.
More information:
http://www.unesco.org/en/venice/single-view/news/
rapprochement_of_cultures_through_architecture_people_meet_in_architecture_
12th_edition_of_the_biennale_of_architecture_venice_italy/back/13912/cHash/a10d8f27f5/
CULTURE/ EU COMMISSION: Public consultation for European
Capitals of Culture beyond 2020
The Commission will in the autumn be launching a public consultation
on the future of the European Capitals of Culture, for which the
current scheme lasts until 2019.
The consultation will be part of a general evaluation of the scheme,
following which the Commission will come forward with a proposal
on the future of the action beyond 2020.
Further details on taking part in the on-line consultation or the
public consultation meeting will be published in due course on this
website.
More information:
http://ec.europa.eu/culture/our-programmes-and-actions/doc413_en.htm
Erasmus: Record numbers of students receive EU funding
to study or train abroad
More students than ever went abroad for studies and company
placements with EU support through the Erasmus programme in 2008/09.
According to new figures released today, almost 200 000 higher education
students received grants to study or train abroad. This represents
an overall increase of 8.7% on the previous academic year and means
that more than two million young Europeans have benefited from Erasmus
funding since the programme's launch in 1987. The biggest increase
is in the number of students going on company placements –
up more than 50% on the previous year. In addition, last year more
than 36 000 staff from higher education institutions went abroad
to teach or receive training in one of the 31 European countries
participating in the Erasmus scheme.
More information:
http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/768
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