2018年08月31日 / URP International Colloquium with Geoffrey DeVerteuil and Geerhardt Kornatowski
The Service Hub in Context
– A Discussion on Global City-Regions in the East and West
Date: 03 Sep（Mon.）2018, 15:00-18:00Venue: URP Takahara Hall 1 (https://www.ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jp/en/access_en/)
15：00～15：10 Welcoming remarksFacilitator: Johannes Kiener (Osaka City University, Urban Research Plaza)
15：10～15：55 Service Hubs as Commons, Geoffrey DeVerteuil (Cardiff University, UK)
15：55～16：10 Q&A
16：10～16：20 Break
16：20～17：05 ”Counterweight Spaces”: Service Hubs amidst Social Polarization in East Asian City-Regions, Geerhardt Kornatowski (Kyushu University)
17：05～17：20 Q&A
17：20～18：00 Discussion
2018年07月23日 / Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows – August 2018 Applications (CLOSED)
Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows
– August 2018 Applications
Urban Research Plaza (URP), Osaka City University is seeking to appoint a number of qualified researchers as ‘Special (Young) Research Fellows in Leading-Edge Urban Studies’, aiming at supporting proactive and global standard research activities by young researchers. Those Research Fellows will carry out an independent research on a topic closely connected to the ‘Host Research Projects’, under the guidance of a ‘Host Researcher’, who chairs or participate the projects and are affiliated with URP ‘Platform for Leading-Edge Urban Studies’. Applicants should consult the appendix to write their application.
Application Guidelines for Special (Young) Research Fellows
- Download(Application Guidelines (pdf))
Application Form for Special (Young) Research Fellows
- Download(Application Form (MS Word))
- Download(Application Form (pdf))
Application Procedure
1) Requisite documents (Use prescribed forms):2) Submission period: July 20 (Fri.) – Aug. 3 (Fri.), 2018, 5:00 P.M. (deadline)
- Special (Young) Research Fellows in ‘Leading-Edge Urban Studies’ Application
- Letter of recommendation from the present supervisor
- Written consent to acceptance from the selected ‘Host Researcher’
3) Mailing Address (By mail or personal delivery only): See ‘Address for Inquiries and Submitting Application Forms’ below.
Notification of Acceptance
1st Stage Screening (Paper screening):
Acceptance or rejection sent out by E-mail until latest August 10 (Fri.).
2nd Stage Screening (Oral Interview):
Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail until latest August 24 (Fri.).
Apress for Inquiries and Submitting Application Forms
Urban Research Plaza, Osaka City University
3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, 558-8585 Japan
TEL (+81)-06-6605-2071, FAX (+81)-06-6605-2069,
EMAIL: office [at] ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jp
2018年06月13日 / Towards an Inclusive City for All: The 8th Workshop Towards the Establishment of the “East-Asian Inclusive Cities Network” (EA-ICN)
Due to the restlessly unfolding global competition solutions to urban problems are required more than ever before. Concepts like “sponge cities (vulnerable cities)” or “shrinking cities” point to the associated issues of declining birth rates and aging populations, the dilapidating of urban infrastructure, or the increase of underutilized and vacant houses. All problems around this vulnerablizing of cities concern not only the physical infrastructure but unfold also into social spheres of human life. This is apparent in issues of single parents, children and youth poverty, or issues around settling down in a foreign country faced by the continuously increasing immigrants and their descendants. Responses to these new urban problems, like housing that enables a more human-like living, or the construction of vital and enjoyable public spaces, are in recent years increasingly recognized as important tasks. Further, the endless forward pushing competition between cities calls all the more for mediating research and urban praxis. How to realize social inclusion for all people, how to secure a chance to live for everyone, or under which conditions places emerge that enable the protection of human rights and an inclusive participation in society, are pressing questions at hand. With these tasks in mind the effort to establish the “East-Asian Inclusive Cities Network”, that had embarked to connect people involved in city administrating, practitioners and researchers, will be repeated this year for the 8th time. Until today many cities were involved in this project, including Osaka city, Sakai city, Yao city and Minoh city from Japan, Seoul city, Seongdong district and Siheung city from Korea, Taipei city and New Taipei city from Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR. Through the establishment of the platform “East-Asian Inclusive Cities Network” the workshop aims to develop this network further and increase the knowledge exchange between cities.
Posters: Japanese | English
Date: 11-13th July 2018 (Wednesday – Friday)
Venue: Hong Kong Baptist University Lam Wu International Conference Centre, and other places in Hong Kong
Program Outline
Workshop 1: Onsite Workshop (11th July)Contact and Submission
Workshop 2: Understanding the Reality of Urban Problems and Sharing Practical Experiences for an Inclusive City
(12-13th July)
Special Session 1: Support for People with Housing Difficulties and the Challenge of Cohousing
Special Session 2: The Reality of Inter-City Migration and Related Policy Issues
Special Session 3: Cities Network Conference – Establishing the “East-Asian Inclusive Cities Network” through the Formation of Local Organizations
* Fees for lunch and social events will be collected at the workshop reception. Costs will be between 800-1000 HKD.
Osaka City University Urban Research Plaza, Platform for Leading-Edge Urban StudiesOrganizer: Osaka City University Urban Research Plaza (Overseas Centers & Offices)
Sugimoto 3-3-138, Sumiyoshi, Osaka, 558-8585, Japan.
Email: joint_office(at)ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jp
TEL&FAX: +81-6-6605-3444
Co-organizers: Hong Kong Baptist University Department of Geography & Department of Sociology, Chinese University of Hong Kong Center for Environmental Policy and Resource Management, OURs, Tsuei Ma Ma Foundation for Housing and Community Services
Cooperators: St. James’ Settlement, Society for Community Organization, Caritas
Supporters: Osaka City, Sakai City, Yao City, Minoh City, Seoul Institute, KOCER, SH Seoul Housing & Communities Corporation, Seongdong District, Siheung City, Taipei City, Toyota Foundation
* This workshop is conducted with support from the Toyota Foundation 2017 International Grant Program “Establishing a Platform for the East-Asian Inclusive City Network: From divided to inclusive cities” headed by Jeon Hong-gyu.
2018年02月08日 / Newsletter Issue 38 is published.
Newsletter Issue 38 is published.
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2017年08月02日 / Newsletter Issue 36 is published.
Newsletter Issue 36 is published.
Please follow the urpnl36. Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows
Urban Research Plaza (URP), Osaka City University is seeking applications for URP Special (Young) Research Fellows positions, according to the terms below in order to support proactive and world class research activities by young researchers.
Two course classifications have been set up based on the URP Special (Young) Research Fellow’s research course. In ‘A’, the Global Course, the researcher conducts research activities such as field work and presentations at international conferences under the general supervision of a host researcher. In ‘B’, the Meister Course, the researcher pursues an independent research project that is closely linked to the host researcher’s own project. Please see the attached chart of research themes and researchers able to act as host researchers, and apply accordingly.
(2) Submission period: January 4 (Wed.) – 23 (Mon.), 2017, 5:00 P.M. (deadline)
(3) Mailing Address (By mail or personal delivery only): See ‘Address for Inquiries and Submitting Application Forms’ below.
2nd Stage Screening (Oral Interview): Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail until latest February 17 (Fri.), 2017
TEL (+81)-06-6605-2071, FAX (+81)-06-6605-2069, EMAIL: office [at] ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jpCall for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows
Urban Research Plaza (URP), Osaka City University is seeking applications for URP Special (Young) Research Fellows positions, according to the terms below in order to support proactive and world class research activities by young researchers.
Two course classifications have been set up based on the URP Special (Young) Research Fellow’s research course. In ‘A’, the Global Course, the researcher conducts research activities such as field work and presentations at international conferences under the general supervision of a host researcher. In ‘B’, the Meister Course, the researcher pursues an independent research project that is closely linked to the host researcher’s own project. Please see the attached chart of research themes and researchers able to act as host researchers, and apply accordingly.
(2) Submission period: August 1 (Mon.) – August 12 (Fri.), 2016, 5:00 P.M. (deadline)
(3) Mailing Adress (By mail or personal delivery only): See ‘Adress for Inquiries and Submitting Applications’ below.
2nd Stage Screening (Oral Interview): Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail until latest August 31 (Wed.) ,2016
TEL (+81)-06-6605-2071, FAX (+81)-06-6605-2069, EMAIL: office [at] ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jpCall for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows
Urban Research Plaza (URP), Osaka City University is seeking applications for URP Special (Young) Research Fellows positions, according to the terms below in order to support proactive and world class research activities by young researchers.
Two course classifications have been set up based on the URP Special (Young) Research Fellow’s research course. In ‘A’, the Global Course, the researcher conducts research activities such as field work and presentations at international conferences under the general supervision of a host researcher. In ‘B’, the Meister Course, the researcher pursues an independent research project that is closely linked to the host researcher’s own project. Please see the attached chart of research themes and researchers able to act as host researchers, and apply accordingly.
(2) Submission period: July 1 (Fri.) – July 22 (Fri.) , 2016 5：00 P.M. (deadline)
(3) Mailing Apress (By mail or personal delivery only): See ‘Apress for Inquiries and Submitting Applications’ below.
2nd Stage Screening (Oral Interview): Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail on August 26 (Fri.) ,2016
TEL (+81)-06-6605-2071, FAX (+81)-06-6605-2069, EMAIL: office [at] ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jp
2016年12月16日 / Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows – February 2017 Applications
Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows
– February 2017 Applications
Urban Research Plaza (URP), Osaka City University is seeking applications for URP Special (Young) Research Fellows positions, according to the terms below in order to support proactive and world class research activities by young researchers.Two course classifications have been set up based on the URP Special (Young) Research Fellow’s research course. In ‘A’, the Global Course, the researcher conducts research activities such as field work and presentations at international conferences under the general supervision of a host researcher. In ‘B’, the Meister Course, the researcher pursues an independent research project that is closely linked to the host researcher’s own project. Please see the attached chart of research themes and researchers able to act as host researchers, and apply accordingly.
Application Guidelines for Special (Young) Research Fellows
- Download(Application Guidelines (pdf))
Application Form for Special (Young) Research Fellows
- Download(Application Form (MS Word))
- Download(Application Form (pdf))
Application Procedure
(1) Application documents: Special Researcher (Young) Application Form (February 2017 version) (7 pages total)(2) Submission period: January 4 (Wed.) – 23 (Mon.), 2017, 5:00 P.M. (deadline)
(3) Mailing Address (By mail or personal delivery only): See ‘Address for Inquiries and Submitting Application Forms’ below.
Notification of Acceptance
1st Stage Screening (Paper screening): Acceptance or rejection sent out by E-mail until latest January 31 (Tue.), 20172nd Stage Screening (Oral Interview): Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail until latest February 17 (Fri.), 2017
Apress for Inquiries and Submitting Application Forms
Urban Research Plaza, Osaka City University3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, 558-8585 JapanTEL (+81)-06-6605-2071, FAX (+81)-06-6605-2069, EMAIL: office [at] ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jp
2016年09月27日 / City, Culture and Society (Volume 7, Issue 3) is published.
Volume 7, Issue 3, Pages 123-196 (June 2016)
Find more information about CCS at our CCS page.
2016年07月28日 / Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows – August 2016 Applications -Extension of Application Period
Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows
– August 2016 Applications
*Extension of Application Period
Urban Research Plaza (URP), Osaka City University is seeking applications for URP Special (Young) Research Fellows positions, according to the terms below in order to support proactive and world class research activities by young researchers.Two course classifications have been set up based on the URP Special (Young) Research Fellow’s research course. In ‘A’, the Global Course, the researcher conducts research activities such as field work and presentations at international conferences under the general supervision of a host researcher. In ‘B’, the Meister Course, the researcher pursues an independent research project that is closely linked to the host researcher’s own project. Please see the attached chart of research themes and researchers able to act as host researchers, and apply accordingly.
Application Guidelines for Special (Young) Research Fellows
Application Form for Special (Young) Research Fellows
Application Procedure
(1) Application documents: Special Researcher (Young) Application Form (August 2016 version) (7 pages total)(2) Submission period: August 1 (Mon.) – August 12 (Fri.), 2016, 5:00 P.M. (deadline)
(3) Mailing Adress (By mail or personal delivery only): See ‘Adress for Inquiries and Submitting Applications’ below.
Notification of Acceptance
1st Stage Screening (Paper screening): Acceptance or rejection sent out by E-mail until latest August 18 (Thu.) ,20162nd Stage Screening (Oral Interview): Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail until latest August 31 (Wed.) ,2016
Adress for Inquiries and Submitting Application Forms
Urban Research Plaza, Osaka City University3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, 558-8585 JapanTEL (+81)-06-6605-2071, FAX (+81)-06-6605-2069, EMAIL: office [at] ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jp
2016年07月26日 / Newsletter Issue 31 is published
Newsletter Issue 31 is published.
Please follow the link.
2016年07月26日 / Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows – August 2016 Applications
Call for Applications of Special (Young) Research Fellows
– August 2016 Applications
Urban Research Plaza (URP), Osaka City University is seeking applications for URP Special (Young) Research Fellows positions, according to the terms below in order to support proactive and world class research activities by young researchers.Two course classifications have been set up based on the URP Special (Young) Research Fellow’s research course. In ‘A’, the Global Course, the researcher conducts research activities such as field work and presentations at international conferences under the general supervision of a host researcher. In ‘B’, the Meister Course, the researcher pursues an independent research project that is closely linked to the host researcher’s own project. Please see the attached chart of research themes and researchers able to act as host researchers, and apply accordingly.
Application Guidelines for Special (Young) Research Fellows
- Download(Application Guidelines (pdf))
Application Form for Special (Young) Research Fellows
- Download(Application Form (pdf))
- Download(Application Form (ms-word))
Application Procedure
(1) Application documents: Special Researcher (Young) Application Form (August 2016 version) (7 pages total)(2) Submission period: July 1 (Fri.) – July 22 (Fri.) , 2016 5：00 P.M. (deadline)
(3) Mailing Apress (By mail or personal delivery only): See ‘Apress for Inquiries and Submitting Applications’ below.
Notification of Acceptance
1st Stage Screening (Paper screening): Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail on August 5 (Fri.) ,20162nd Stage Screening (Oral Interview): Acceptance or rejection sent out by mail on August 26 (Fri.) ,2016
Apress for Inquiries and Submitting Application Forms
Urban Research Plaza, Osaka City University3-3-138 Sugimoto, Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, 558-8585 JapanTEL (+81)-06-6605-2071, FAX (+81)-06-6605-2069, EMAIL: office [at] ur-plaza.osaka-cu.ac.jp