Katowice will be the host of the 11th World Urban Forum (WUF11). This year\u2019s edition will be held from 26 to 30 June 2022. The main part of the forum events is scheduled to take place in the Spodek Arena and the International Congress Centre. The meetings conducted during the Forum will be located in 11 urban areas in the centre of Katowice, including the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Silesia.<\/p>\n
This undertaking aims to promote sustainable urban development and discuss the challenges we are facing. It will be an excellent opportunity to find out effective solutions for sustainable urbanisation and to share positive experiences and success stories of the transformation of Polish cities. World Urban Forum is a prestigious conference organised by the UN-Habitat to develop urban areas and human settlements. It is the largest global event on politics and urban transformation.<\/p>\n
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Science Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n The Science Zone will be created at the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Silesia (ul. Uniwersytecka 4) \u2013 an open and accessible space for reflections, exchange of ideas, and debates on building a better future in cities. It will serve as the space for meetings of science representatives from all over the world, WUF delegates, local authorities, and residents of the city. Meetings in the Science Zone will take the form of lectures on the main stage and various other forms of activity in its vicinity, both in tents, specially prepared for this purpose, and in the building of the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Silesia. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in workshops and science shows, as well as meetings as part of science stops. All these attractions will be accompanied by music at the stage by the Rawa river, mini-concerts, and performances.<\/p>\n Additionally, there will be a debate \u201cInnowatorzy spo\u0142eczni w wielkim mie\u015bcie\u201d [Social innovators in a big city] featuring Robert Pyka, PhD, DLitt, Assoc. Prof. and Witold Mandrysz, PhD. The debate will be moderated by Krzysztof Bierwiaczonek, PhD, DLitt, Assoc. Prof. The goal of the meeting is a discussion on the significance of social innovations in a city. The issues are in line with the new view on a city searching for grassroots initiatives and ideas that may improve the quality of life in a city, citizens\u2019 satisfaction, and the condition of the natural environment and nature in a city. It is of extreme importance to search for new mechanisms of dealing with contemporary challenges (climatic, demographic, social, economic, etc.). The discussion will confront scientific concepts related to creating a \u201cwell-tempered city\u201d (J.F.P. Rose) with the voices of practitioners \u2013 urban social innovators, thanks to whom cities and districts become better places to live.<\/p>\n The programme of the Science Zone includes the workshops \u201cUpcycling, czyli miejskie majsterkowanie \u2013 o spo\u0142ecznym wymiarze gospodarki cyrkularnej\u201d [Upcycling or urban tinkering \u2013 about the social dimension of circular economy] coordinated by Zuzanna Neuve-\u00c9glise from the Observatory of Urban and Metropolitan Processes of the University of Silesia. During the meeting, experts will explain the significance of the circular economy to modern cities, present examples of actions implemented in various urban centres, and organise a simple workshop where you can learn how to reuse daily products.<\/p>\n The Science Zone will be co-created by the University of Silesia, Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice, Jerzy Kukuczka Academy of Physical Education, WSB University, Silesian University of Technology, the Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, and the University of Economics in Katowice.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” color=”blue” spacing=”2″ c_icon=”triangle” active_section=”0″ no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Sunday 26 June” tab_id=”niedziela”]\r\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Monday 27 June” tab_id=”poniedzia\u0142ek”]\r\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Tuesday 28 June” tab_id=”wtorek”]\r\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Wednesday 29 June” tab_id=”sroda”]\r\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Exhibitions from 26 to 30 June” tab_id=”wystawy”]\r\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Exhibition stands from 26 June to 30 June” tab_id=”stanowiska-pokazowe”]\r\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\r\n The University of Silesia invites all present and future candidates for studies for an informative meeting within the World Urban Forum, which will take place on 28 June in the Candidate\u2019s Zone at the Faculty of Humanities. Between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., all the interested will have an opportunity to learn the detailed offer of studies and admission process dates, as well as ask any bothering questions.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n In close proximity to the University of Silesia campus available will be also:<\/p>\n Innovation Zone \u2013 this space will focus on broadly understood urban innovation, impact projects, and smart city solutions. The meetings will take place at the Municipal Business Incubator Rawa.Ink (ul. Teatralna 17a).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The main event of the World Urban Forum (WUF11) will have a discussion panel \u201cDesigning the City of Science \u2013 what can a university give to a city? Science as a transformation tool\u201d.<\/p>\n We will present a programme of scientific challenges responding to the needs of inhabitants of the region where science is the inhabitants\u2019 natural ally. One of the concepts to be discussed is the concept of a network science centre. The invited experts will share their experience associated with awarding the title of European City of Science 2022 to Leiden and the Katowice preparation for the European City of Science title in 2024. The subjects related to the operation of the City of Science based on the example of Oslo City Science and architectural solutions for the academic campus space will also be discussed.<\/p>\n The panel will be attended by:<\/p>\n The panel will be moderated by Prof. Eng. Agata Twardoch \u2013 architect and urban planner, professor at the Faculty of Architecture of the Silesian University of Technology.<\/p>\n The panel will be moderated by Prof. Eng. Agata Twardoch \u2013 architect and urban planner, professor at the Faculty of Architecture of the Silesian University of Technology.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n W ramach wydarze\u0144 g\u0142\u00f3wnych w Mi\u0119dzynarodowym Centrum Kongresowym odb\u0119d\u0105 si\u0119 spotkania z udzia\u0142em przedstawicieli Uniwersytetu \u015al\u0105skiego:<\/p>\n Detailed information about the event, including all the zones, can be found on the WUF11 website<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"grafika](\"https:\/\/us.edu.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/image\/science-zone-600x600.png\")
<\/p>\n<\/a>Science Zone schedule<\/h3>\n
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\nThe meeting will cover actions undertaken by non-governmental organisations and informal groups for the inclusion of various social groups, mostly women. The organisers will show how to fight for the rights of the excluded so they are present in a public space of a city and how to manifest their identity on a larger scale. The lecture will include an interactive part as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe hosts will present opportunities of using cognitive technologies in effective communication. It will cover, e.g. mechanisms of parallel influence on the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind and negation of contradictions, a method of communicating with others by confirming parts of their current experience, and linguistic implications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nLower Stage<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nThe presentation is to introduce sound from the side an ordinary person does not have the opportunity to learn. It covers a lecture and a series of physical experiments allowing us to see the sound and learn its features. The presentation will use modern and traditional elements of musical culture, e.g. organ pipes. It will be carried out in collaboration with a physics workroom of Secondary School No. 8 in Katowice and its director, Bogus\u0142aw Lanuszny.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe presentation is to show one of the music functions, i.e. integrating function in its social perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe main idea of the workshop is based on joint activity of all participants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUpper Stage<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nDuring the meeting, participants will have an opportunity to be actively involved in a creative process, particularly musical improvisation. There will be various instruments everyone can play together with students of the Academy of Music.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWorkshop Tent<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nThe workshop will be devoted to the practice of developing, implementing and evaluating systems of visual identification of the cities based on experiences of Polish and European cities. The meeting will cover, e.g. base issues such as territorial marketing, good domestic and foreign practices in the area of the visual identification systems of urban local governments, characteristics of a place (identity of a place) and practical advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nMain Stage<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nA discussion on accessibility of sports facilities in a city and its functions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nDA discussion on possibilities of using AI in various branches taking into account Industry 4.0 and opportunities for collaboration and coopetition in open innovations. The discussion will feature: Marek Staszek \u2013 CEO at DB Cargo Polska; Micha\u0142 Batko \u2013 Director of Asset Management, Manufacturing and Maintenance at DB Cargo Polska; Pawe\u0142 Kasprowski, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof.; Grzegorz Sierpi\u0144ski, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof.; Anna Timofiejczuk, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof.; Aleksandra Kuzior, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof. (moderator). For people interested in operating a locomotive, there will be a simulator available on 28 June within the Science Zone between 10 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe panel will present the latest technologies that may be used in highly urbanised areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nThe presentation will be based on examples of green areas supporting nature and the ones reducing the art of gardening to the role of an artificial environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nThe software using Virtual Reality was created to show its users the daily difficulties of the elderly. It allows people to experience the visual and hearing impairments of older persons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nDuring the meeting, the following issues will be covered: energy efficiency, energy-efficient buildings, state policies regarding limiting CO2<\/sub> emissions in the context of climate change, examples of free cooling possibilities, possibilities of limiting solar gains, energy and environmental costs of a building\u2019s life on the example of a brick and wooden single-family house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe debate will present contemporary realities of introducing policies of open access to research data and public information in Europe and Poland, taking into account the perspective of three sectors of the economy, including a research unit, local self-government, and a global company. The meeting will bring closer the concept of a Polish metropolis and a city based on knowledge and collaboration with the environment. The global company Amazon will present implemented projects of sharing open data and its impact on the development of cities and metropolises such as London.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nA panel discussion with a show of technical solutions for environmental protection. The discussion will feature: Przemys\u0142aw Jura, PhD (Polish Chamber of Ecology), Roman Korab, PhD, DSc Eng., Assoc. Prof. (Silesian University of Technology), Natalia Piotrowska, PhD, DSc Eng. (Silesian University of Technology), Waldemar Paszkowski, PhD, DSc Eng. (Silesian University of Technology), Aleksandra Kuzior, PhD, DSc, Assoc. Prof. (Silesian University of Technology, moderator of the discussion).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nThe meeting will cover the topics of the process of building a brand, optimising expenses for cities, regions, and metropolises promotion, social media in marketing activities of the cities, regions, and metropolises and the idea of smart in marketing cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWorkshop Tent<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nIs there a lot of green space in your city? Or does it need more of them? What is a blue infrastructure and what to do, to make cities more eco? You can discover answers to these questions during workshops showing the potential and need of creating green spaces in big cities. The workshops are in line with the current trends implemented in the biggest cities around the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe event is to present the significance of a circular economy for future cities and good examples of actions, and show how to reuse waste and disposable plastic products through simple workshops. The participants will learn the processing of plastic shopping bags with the use of the \u201cironing\u201d technique. Additionally, they will learn a few basic issues on synthetic polymer and practical tips for the creative use of troublesome plastic rubbish. The workshops accompanying the discussion panel \u201cInnowatorzy spo\u0142eczni w wielkim mie\u015bcie\u201d [Social innovators in a big city] will be led by members of the \u201cKurka Wodna\u201d Association dealing with the broadly understood pro-ecological activity, including upcycling.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\nThe exhibition will display innovative technological solutions developed by Swiss scientists and entrepreneurs in such areas as water resource management, agriculture, electromobility, recycling, and energetics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe goal of the exhibition is to emphasise the significance of aluminium not only as a material of infinite recycling but also as the vision of the world and the environment seen by artists. The exhibition will be an inspiration for the city and public space designers to look at cities in a holistic way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe exhibition presents people with simultaneous vision and hearing impairment \u2013 deafblind people. Although this group is very diverse, it could be divided into four main categories: blind and hard of hearing people, deaf and partially sighted people, partially sighted and hard of hearing people, and completely blind and deaf people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nThe Science Zone will feature an exhibition promoting the WUF11 and the main ideas of the sustainable city. A sustainable city is a multidimensional city, which is a result of good planning. The exhibition is designed on the base of a variable and multidimensional structure relating to the popular Soma cube. Shifting, metamorphosis, completing, and interconnecting elements are related to the idea behind the exhibition \u2013 sustainable and just transformation of cities. Four main modules of the exhibition express the main features of a sustainable city: green, productive, just, and compact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nA presentation of a prototype solution allowing for limiting the effect of the so-called urban heat islands. It is an easy-to-install low-budget pergola that absorbs rainwater, stores it in a tank and later releases it through unique cubes the pergola floor is made of. Rainwater gravitationally gets under the floor, through which it then vaporises outside and decreases the temperature of its surroundings. The cooling pergola will be located in the central part of the Science Zone, where it will be available for visitors. Periodically conducted presentations let our guests understand the prototype\u2019s operation in the context of the heat islands phenomenon and a broader context of climatic changes and their influence on life in the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/a>Candidate\u2019s Zone<\/h3>\n
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