Building Community: Connecting Students and Local Residents
Building Community: Connecting Students and Local Residents
Our Challenge
Want to make a real impact on the future of cities? Join this exciting challenge and bring your voice to the table! You’ll explore real-world urban issues through the case of a neighbourhood in transition in Bourges — a historic city in the heart of France and European Capital of Culture for 2028. Just two hours from Paris, it’s the perfect setting to dive into the complex and fascinating dynamics shaping our urban future. What’s in it for you? You’ll learn how to analyse a territory, understand urban systems, and think in inclusive, innovative ways. You’ll also get the chance to work in a diverse team, share your ideas, and co-create solutions that could inspire real change. Whether you’re into urban planning, sociology, community engagement or social innovation, this challenge will help you develop valuable skills – and make your perspective count.
The Team
Teamchers
These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.
Learners
Challenge providers
- Study period
- 15 September 2025 – 16 January 2026
- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 4 June – 11 September 2025
- Credits
- 5 ECTS
- Hosting university
- INSA Group
Information
Value and progress
Analyse and understand a the urban space and its urban and social environment and challenges
By the end of this challenge, you will be able to analyse and explore the complexities of an urban space including is urban and social context. You’ll gain insight into how cities evolve over time, considering social, human, technical, regulatory, and other key factors.
ESCO SKILLS
Analyse the potential impact of your solution
By the end of this challenge, you will be able to describe the different types of impact and to adapt your communication strategy depending on the target audience
ESCO SKILLS
Work successfully in a multidisciplinary and intercultural team
By the end of this challenge, you will be able to describe the roles, communication practices, and collaboration strategies used when working with people from different disciplinary and cultural backgrounds.
ESCO SKILLS
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Hosting university
INSA Group
Challenge providers