How does a modern city communicate and interact with its residents in the different neighbourhoods and how do different neighbourhoods communicate and interact with the modern city? What can residents do to get the most out of their neighbourhood? These are some of the questions that will be discussed at the Resident University 2006. The event will be organised in close cooperation with the Birmingham City Council and Birmingham University.
The Resident University is for active residents from all over Europe. On Friday the 15th of September there will be a special conference for professionals (and residents, ofcourse).
Arrival of all the participants in Birmingham. In the afternoon people can visit the University of Birmingham(Avon Hall) to put their folders and brochures on the market square.
19.00
19.15
Official opening of the Resident University in the centre of Birmingham. Dinner/exchange of experiences. (Top)
Thursday, 14th of September
09.00
09.15 09.25
09.50
10.50
11.10
12.00
16.00
17.30
Start of the day in the Avon Hall, University of Birmingham
Walking around the market square. Coffee and tea. Opening by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham
Getting to know eachother: who is present? Living Room conversation. An informal discussion with residents of different cities about the theme ‘ Big City, Small Neighbourhoods, one vision’. Short history of Birmingham by Carl Chinn, Professor of Community History
at the University of Birmingham. Short Break and getting ready for the excursions. Excursions to different parts of Birmingham. Everyone can choose one excursion. After registration you can let us know the excursion of your preference. Lunch will be provided at the place of the excursion. Back at the Avon Hall, University of Birmingham
Drinks and Snacks Free time to spend in Birmingham. (Top)
Friday, 15th of September
09.30
10.00
10.10
10.20
11.15
11.30
12.30
14.00
15.30
16.00
16.30
Start of the day in the Avon Hall, University of Birmingham. Walking around on the market square. Coffee and tea. Official opening by Alan Murie, Professor public policy studies
Impression of the previous day. Introduction mediator of the day: resident of Birmingham. Interactive speech
Getting ready for the workshops Living Room conversations (part 1)
Residents talk about different themes in different living room conversations. A professional mediator leads the discussion. Your participation is very welcome. Lunchbuffet in the Avon Hall Living Room conversations (part 2)
Back at the Avon Hall. Tea and coffee Inspiration from Eastern Europe!
A lecture by Beata Kanonovic, safety officer at Vilnius, Lituania. Closure of the Resident University.
Afterwards: drinks, dinner and party.(Top)
Saturday, 16th of September
10.00/13.30
Voluntary excursion to Birmingham city centre. (Top)
