By 2050, nearly 70% of the world's population will live in urban areas, intensifying pressure on infrastructure, resources and communities.
A new partnership between RMIT University's European innovation hub along with global non-profit Common Purpose and the European Union's EIT Urban Mobility aims to bring people and institutions together to reimagine civic life, with a focus on resilience and regeneration.
Co-funded by European funding, the strategic initiative Urban Changemakers will empower academic and professional staff at universities across Europe and the UK to drive and facilitate civic impact in their local urban environments.
Adirupa Sengupta, Common Purpose Group Chief Executive, said universities are uniquely placed to lead on urban change and regeneration.
"As civic institutions rooted in place and connected globally, they have the opportunity - and responsibility - to support the resilience and wellbeing of the cities and communities they call home," she said.
"To do this, they must go beyond strategy. They need changemakers: individuals who can collaborate across disciplines, engage deeply with local communities and turn ideas into action."
