Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    Athy Transfer Story: Volunteering at its best

    Athy ULG has a wonderful story to tell about volunteering and intergenerational work with the Good Practice and volunteerism to the fore supporting our older people within our society due to the worlds, famous friend Covid-19. Back in 2019, Athy ULG had devised an action plan to deliver on 4 work programmes under the headings Governance, Intergenerationality, Young Volunteers, Corporate Social Responsibility, with many actions assigned to each programme under the Good Practice guidance of the Lead Partner and the Lead Expert. Out of the blue came Covid and set the action plan on its head, leading Athy ULG in a slightly different direction dealing with a very different set of needs.

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  • BARNSLEY IoT COMPANY SECURES NEARLY £100K TO TACKLE SPREAD OF COVID IN WORKSPACES

    A Barnsley business developing smart technology to help prevent coughs and sneezes spreading diseases in the workplace has gained a funding boost.

    Matthew Snowden

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  • BARNSLEY BLAZES A TRAIL WITH OPENING OF NEW DIGITAL BUSINESS HUB

    A trailblazing new digital business hub has opened its doors in Barnsley offering premium office space and state-of-the-art facilities.

    Matthew Snowden

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  • £5M INVESTMENT TO BOOST THE GROWTH OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE’S TECH SECTOR

    Innovative tech entrepreneurs across South Yorkshire are set to benefit from a £5.9m project to turbocharge the region’s business support and investment provision.

    Matthew Snowden

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  • Barnsley's Digital Campus gets a new look and name

    A bold new visual identity and a clear sense of place and purpose has been launched for Barnsley’s digital campus.

    Matthew Snowden

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  • Perspectives on resilience for cities: what next for innovation and collaboration in a time of COVID-19 and towards COP26?

    What powerful lessons can be learned from UK cities implementing innovative practice?

    How can cities build resilience in times of crisis when innovating with communities?

    How can cities link wider funding to transferrable innovation for greater system-wide resilience (environmental, social, economic and governance)?

    What are the next steps for cities?

    Matthew Snowden

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