IHS news & updates: Governance and social justice, Early Bird waiver, online education fairs and more
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We're eager to share with you another edition of our newsletter! In this issue, find our upcoming online education fairs, where prospective students can explore our programmes. For those looking to join us this fall, we remind you of the early bird application deadline and discount.
The past month, we also observed the World Day of Social Justice, which you can read all about in a piece by Dr. Pamela Duran Diaz . Further, you can find inspiration in our student and alumni stories. Keep on reading for more!
Updates & events
Considering studying at IHS? Meet us online!
We are joining the Student World Online Education Fairs in:
Latin America > 12 March | 19:00-22:00 BRT
India & Southeast Asia > 25 March | 17:00 - 20:00 IST | 18:30 - 21:30 ICT
World Day of Social Justice: Urban governance as a driver for more just cities
Urban governance is about who gets a seat at the table and how decisions impact access to housing, public spaces, and essential services. Dr. Pamela Duran Diaz explores how studying urban governance can empower professionals to drive more inclusive and just urban transitions.
Education
"Land is something we never think about, but it's the one prerequisite for housing"
Vasiliki Apostolaki moved from Athens to Rotterdam to study Urban Housing and Land Justice at IHS. Here, she gained a deeper understanding of how land forms the foundation of housing projects, and how invisible forces like policies, ownership rights, and accessibility, shape the built environment long before architects step in.
Apply for the MSc in Urban Management and Development by 15 April!
The MSc in Urban Management and Development is a 12-month English-taught programme offered in four Master tracks. Save your spot today and you can receive a €2000 waiver on your tuition fee.?
How can creativity transform urban governance?
The Creative Revolution Framework, developed by Claire Wastell , an alumna of the MSc in Urban Governance for Sustainable Cities programme, is reshaping public sector innovation and was recently introduced to the Gemeente Rotterdam .
Research
Grassroots Innovation: Moving to scale
How can cities scale grassroots innovation for real impact? The final City-to-City learning webinar?brought together urban practitioners, researchers, and policymakers who explored how grassroots innovation can scale through governance, finance, and partnerships.
PhD research: Exploring Nature-based Solutions
Dr Tannya Pico , a recent PhD alumna of Urban Development & Governance, devoted her research to understanding how stakeholders in Quito, Ecuador, embrace Nature-based Solutions to address urban challenges.
Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Vedad Viteskic
The IHS Alumni Network brings together worldwide experts in urban development. Vedad Viteskic , an alumnus who now works at the Institute for Planning of Development Canton in Sarajevo and helps oversee the city's spatial planning.
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