Meeting cooperation with Utrecht University

Invitation meeting 'Civil society organizations and UU'

Within the university, Community Engaged Learning is a major subject and this is constantly expanding. The Difference Makers Network is organizing this meeting to inform social partners about the possibilities and at the same time it is a time for us (social organizations) to indicate what is needed for such a collaboration to be successful.

Practical information

What: meeting for civil society organizations and involved teachers about cooperation with the university.

When: Tuesday, June 27, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m

Where: to be determined, in the city of Utrecht

Program:

• information about possibilities within community engaged learning
• share examples of 4 courses at the university in which there is collaboration with civil society organisations
• exchange needs & mutual expectations in cooperation education
• networking drink and overview of inputs and contacts within the university

Interested and register? via [email protected] 

Description courses & pitches:

Elective course 'Pain', teacher: Anneke van Houwelingen (Pharmacy)

Pain from a scientific and social context" bachelor students study the theme of pain from five different perspectives (biomedical, philosophical, art, psychological and anthropological perspective). Within the project (education) "Ease the pain" the students themselves look for a (external) partner to start and carry out a project together.The project is structured in consultation with the partner and can include various forms (including research, social media use, game design).

Course 'City Studio', teacher: Irina van Aalst (Social Geography and Planning)

“In the city studios, students (BA Social Geography and Planning) learn and work with social partners, organizations and residents in the city. In this way they actively contribute to a city of and for everyone (an inclusive city). Stadsstudio projects are aimed, among other things, at the accessibility of public spaces, at social safety and networks in neighbourhoods, at the availability of housing and the presence of tourist facilities. Examples include the daily life of students on campus and the effects of gentrification on sedentary residents.

With the previously acquired knowledge and skills, students can contribute to urban and regional challenges and, together with social partners, determine what a sensible intervention is (co-creation).”

Course 'Knowledge for society', lecturer(s): Berteke Waaldijk and Jocelyn Ballantyne (Humanities)

In the 'Knowledge for Society' course, Bachelor's students look for social partners with or before they can work together. They study cultural sciences (languages, communication, history, religion, gender, media, art, theatre, gender, philosophy, music) and they want to use their knowledge in a (internship) project in which they work for or with an organization that benefits from their skills and insights. They design a project together with a partner (find something, design something, write something, interview, make a podcast, help with a grant application) and if it clicks, they also carry out that project.

Course 'Designing Interactive Systems', teacher: Christof van Nimwegen (Computer Science)

In the Designing Interactive Systems (OIS) course, students become acquainted with human-centred design : designing systems that closely match the activities, wishes and values of users and clients. Assignments from non-profit organizations and institutions offer students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in a realistic setting. Clients are given the opportunity to have new plans and ideas tried out by a number of student groups. Their designs are used as inspiration for the further development process.