AESOP Young Academics Network

Our new blog post! Empowering Communities: The Role of Academies in Inclusive Urban Planning Academies are essential for fostering inclusive and participatory urban planning processes. By bringing together diverse voices and perspectives, academies empower communities to shape their own futures. Learn more about the power of academies in shaping our cities. https://lnkd.in/eB2iPkcD #urbanplanning #cityplanning #participatoryplanning #inclusivecities #communityengagement #academies #urbandevelopment

🚀 Exciting Hosting Opportunities with AESOP! 🌍 The Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) invites institutions and universities to seize the chance to host one of our prestigious upcoming events! (https://lnkd.in/dxJhZumx) Showcase your institution, build global connections, and contribute to shaping the future of urban planning by hosting one of these transformative gatherings: 1️⃣ AESOP Lecture Series 2025 Host this impactful series where leading experts share cutting-edge insights into urban planning, design, and innovation. It's your opportunity to spotlight your institution as a hub of academic excellence and thought leadership. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dNkhd-X9 2️⃣ AESOP PhD Workshop 2026 Provide a supportive platform for the next generation of urban scholars by hosting the AESOP PhD Workshop 2026. Be the venue where groundbreaking research ideas are born and early-career researchers gain invaluable feedback and mentorship. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/d5uAWKAR 3️⃣ AESOP Congress & PhD Workshop 2027 Be the centerpiece of the global urban planning community by hosting AESOP's flagship Congress! This event attracts researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world, offering unparalleled visibility and networking for your institution. A special PhD Workshop adds depth to this marquee event. 🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dB7sDvj7 🌟 Why Host an AESOP Event? Showcase your institution on a global platform. Foster collaboration with leading minds in urban planning. Create lasting academic and professional networks. 📌 Interested in hosting? Visit the links above for detailed guidelines and submission requirements. Don't miss this chance to put your institution in the spotlight! 🌍 AESOP Secretary General AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning AESOP Young Academics Network GPEAN - Global Planning Education Association Network

🌍The civic role of universities 🖋️ By Mariana Auad Proença "How Academies Drive Inclusive Urban Planning: Bridging Knowledge and Communities?" Participatory and inclusive urban planning is more crucial than ever in addressing modern challenges. But where do we start? 📚Academies are hubs of innovation, knowledge, and community engagement. They teach future planners to listen, collaborate, and design with people, not just for them. From workshops to urban labs, these institutions connect theory with practice, shaping the cities of tomorrow. In our latest blog, Mariana explore: Why academia is vital in participatory planning? How it empowers communities through knowledge sharing? 🤝Examples of successful partnerships between universities and urban initiatives. What role do you think educational institutions should play in shaping inclusive cities? Share your thoughts below! Read more here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ek-wUCzE AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning #UrbanPlanning #InclusiveCities #ParticipatoryDesign #CivicEngagement #UniversitiesAndSociety #CommunityPartnerships #UrbanDevelopment #SocialImpact

AESOP Section on disP - The Planning Review: Issue 2/2024 Now Available! We’re thrilled to announce that Issue 2/2024 of disP - The Planning Review features a new article in the AESOP section titled “AESOP Activities Are Back on Track After the Pandemic” authored by Giancarlo Cotella and Donato Casavola. This timely piece continues our joint efforts to spotlight pivotal developments in planning education, exploring how AESOP has revitalised its core initiatives and adapted to the post-pandemic landscape, fostering renewed engagement and progress across our network. Read the full article here:  https://lnkd.in/egrGnyRa AESOP Secretary General AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning AESOP Young Academics Network GPEAN - Global Planning Education Association Network

AESOP 2025 CONGRESS - ISTANBUL, JULY 7-11, 2025 PLANNING AS A TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION IN AN AGE OF PLANETARY CRISIS Istanbul, Yıldız Technical University - Faculty of Architecture, Department of City and Regional Planning Dear AESOP Community! The Department of City and Regional Planning of the Faculty of Architecture at Yıldız Technical University is happy to invite you to Istanbul on July 7-11, 2025 for the 37th AESOP Annual Congress 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dneDxDSE Save the dates and see you in Istanbul! AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning AESOP Young Academics Network GPEAN - Global Planning Education Association Network Zeynep Enlil

EXTENDED CALL! - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 19th AESOP Young Academics Conference 2025 💫   Extended Deadline: October 21, 2024 We are excited to announce an extension to our abstract submission deadline due to the fantastic response and interest we've received! This extension offers a great opportunity for those still finalizing their submissions to present their ideas and research. We urge all interested participants to make the most of this extra time to ensure their work stands out. Don't miss out on this chance to contribute!

AESOP QUALITY RECOGNITION 2024-2025 - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Quality Recognition (QR) is a programme for continual quality support based on voluntary grounds and peer support for the improvement of teaching and pedagogy. As noted in the 2024 AESOP Core Curriculum, it is designed to foster mutual learning, with respectful and responsible knowledge transfer and emulation of didactical practices. The QR programme aims to safeguard the quality of planning education and enable continual quality support to AESOP member schools under constantly changing demands.    Main benefits for applicants: • Opportunities to engage in critical dialogue with the Excellence in Education Board concerning the programme's curriculum identity, topics, pedagogies, etc; • Champion best practices of teaching and pedagogy; • Foster an ethic of quality enhancement amongst the programme's staff.   Please note that this year's QR application form has been revised by the Excellence in Education Board to accommodate better issues of socio-spatial (in)justice, temporal considerations, and the use of Artificial Intelligence in planning education. The call for QR applications 2024-25 is open until 1 December 2024! https://lnkd.in/e9Xm6PM8 For more details on how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e4dF2s_Y We look forward to your applications. Tijana Dabovic, Chair – AESOP Excellence in Education Board AESOP Secretary General AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning AESOP Young Academics Network GPEAN - Global Planning Education Association Network Mina Di Marino, Paulo Silva, Dr. Federica Scaffidi...

AESOP 2025 HEADS OF SCHOOLS MEETING – LIVERPOOL, MARCH 11-14, 2025 LEGITIMATE AND INCLUSIVE PLANNING EDUCATION FOR CHANGING AND CHALLENGING TIMES Dear AESOP community! Planning at the University of Liverpool is delighted to be welcoming the annual AESOP Heads of Schools Meeting to Liverpool in March 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d778DzPZ Save the dates and see you in Liverpool! AESOP Secretary General AESOP - Association of European Schools of Planning AESOP Young Academics Network GPEAN - Global Planning Education Association Network Planning at the University of Liverpool Olivier Sykes

🌍 2025 Regional Studies Association Annual Conference - Navigating Regional Transformation: Call for Papers!🌍 Join us in Porto, Portugal, from May 6 to May 9, 2025, for the RSA Annual Conference (#RSA25), where academics and policymakers will discuss pressing issues in regional studies and economic development. We invite abstracts exploring challenges and opportunities in regional development amidst global disruptions. This conference will feature over 550 presentations, networking sessions, and social events, including a conference dinner and post-conference tours of beautiful Porto. 📢 Bursaries are available for current RSA members, prioritizing research students and early-career researchers. 🗣️ Early Career Plenary Speaker: Early career researchers (within 5 years post-PhD) are encouraged to apply to present at the Early Career Plenary. 🔗 For details and to submit your abstract, visit: 2025 RSA Annual Conference Website Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in transformative discussions on regional futures!

EXTENDED CALL! - CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: 19th AESOP Young Academics Conference 2025 💫   Extended Deadline: October 21, 2024 We are excited to announce an extension to our abstract submission deadline due to the fantastic response and interest we've received! This extension offers a great opportunity for those still finalizing their submissions to present their ideas and research. We urge all interested participants to make the most of this extra time to ensure their work stands out. Don't miss out on this chance to contribute!