Mutual Learning Communities Roadmap: Learning(s) from the ULALABS Experience

Authors

Anders Riel Müller (ed)
University of Stavanger
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8646-2614
Konstantinos Kourkoutas (ed)
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0296-050X

Keywords:

Transformative Pedagogy, Sustainability transformations, Living labs, Urban experiments, Learning communities

Synopsis

This publication provides a methodological description and discussion on how to identify, articulate and activate Learning Communities for Urban Sustinability Transformations within and across European regions, contexts and thematics. The report highlights the experiences, key learning points and practical insights and provides a step-by-step roadmap to facilitate the replication of the ULALABS Learning Communities model and experience. ULALABS is a project that attempts to devise and test processes for mutual learning that result in transforming practices. A project where diverse actors come together to co-create knowledge, challenge assumptions, and build the capacities needed for more sustainable and inclusive urban futures.

Author Biographies

Anders Riel Müller, University of Stavanger

Associate Professor
Faculty of Science and Technology
Department of Safety, Economics and Planning
University of Stavanger

Konstantinos Kourkoutas, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Begonya Saez Tajafuerce, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Professor (PhD in Philosophy)
Department of Philosophy
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Karin Eliasson, Linköpings Universitet

Postdoc
Department of Thematic Studies
Linköpings Universitet

Tina Schmid Neset, Linköpings Universitet

Professor
Department of Thematic Studies
Linköpings Universitet

Ana Mafalda Madureira, Universiteit Twente

Assistant Professor
Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management
Universiteit Twente

Javier Martinez, Universiteit Twente

Assistant Professor
Department of Urban and Regional Planning and Geo-Information Management
Universiteit Twente

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