If we want to realise the SDGs by 2030, we need to accelerate and scale up wherever possible. One way of doing so is to optimise the exchange of urban knowledge. By sharing good practices. By mutual learning and co-creating solutions across borders. Cities can help other cities; no one is an expert on everything, and every city has expertise on topics others will be interested in.
On Tuesday 6 December, the Pressure Cooker event will kick off and six groups of around 5 students will conduct research to gather relevant insights and form a clear strategy for enhancing the exchange of urban knowledge. On Thursday 8 December, there will be held plenary presentations in which students present their final advice including a concrete product or activity. The groups will focus on an urban topic of interest and different elements of urban knowledge exchange.
Programme Tuesday 6/12
| 10.00-11.30 |
Introduction Pressure Cooker and research on the Closer Cities project |
| 11.30-12.00 |
Q&A per team with Robbert Nesselaar (co-founder Closer Cities) |
| 12.00-14.00 |
Further research and final formulation of central question and important/relevant insights on urban knowledge sharing optimisation |
| 14.00-15.00 |
Presentation of central question, most important/relevant insights and subsequent strategy per team to Robbert Nesselaar |
Programme Thursday 8/12
| 10.00-11.30 |
Develop the concept and content of advice on how to optimise urban knowledge sharing |
| 11.30-12.00 |
Share first draft with teachers per team |
| 12.00-13.45 |
Finalise advice |
| 13.45-15.15 |
Plenary presentations for Robbert Nesselaar |
The Pressure Cooker event can be attended exclusively by students of the Communications bachelor and teachers at the Hogeschool Rotterdam.
