[urban interfaces] research group at Utrecht University

[urban interfaces] is a research platform for a critical investigation of urban interfaces for creative and participatory engagement. Focusing on mobile and situated media, arts, and performances, the platform initiates critical reflections on these technologies and socio-spatial practices and their shaping and staging of urban culture.

[urban interfaces] is an initiative of the Department for Media and Culture Studies (MCW) at Utrecht University and collaborates with an expanding (international) network of academic and cultural partners. More >>

News

01 March 2023

Creative Urban Methods: A Call for Contributions

Timeline Proposals (max. 500 words): April 12, 2023 First versions (2000-4000 words + various multimedia): June 16, 2023 Please send contributions or ...

26 February 2023

Recent publication: Situating Data. Inquiries in Algorithmic Culture.

The Department of Media and Culture Studies (MCW) at the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University just released the edited volume Situating Data – ...

06 February 2023

Report (part 3) of workshop “Data Commons for smart cities”

[this report is also published on https://www.bijt.org/wordpress/tag/workshop-report-data-commons/] This is the first part of a 3-part report of a workshop ...

06 February 2023

Report (part 2) of workshop “Data Commons for smart cities”

[this report is also published on https://www.bijt.org/wordpress/tag/workshop-report-data-commons/] This is the first part of a 3-part report of a workshop ...

06 February 2023

Report (part 1) of workshop “Data Commons for smart cities”

[this report is also published on https://www.bijt.org/wordpress/tag/workshop-report-data-commons/] This is the first part of a 3-part report of a workshop ...

24 January 2023

Coming soon: [urban interfaces] newsletter!

Starting this February, [urban interfaces] will be sending out a monthly newsletter. Each newsletter will contain updates and upcoming events organized ...

15 December 2022

Announcement: IOS Platform Open Cities: Creative Methods & Social Labs for Resilient Public Futures

Recently, the IOS platform Open Cities: Creative Methods & Social Labs for Resilient Public Futures has been officially inaugurated. The platform is ...