The 3rd UNIC Thematic Conference brings together the perspectives of UNIC’s Thematic Line 5 (Entrepreneurial Learning for Innovation) and Thematic Line 7 (Arts, Culture and Creativity), while drawing on the transversal contribution of Thematic Line 1 (Superdiversity).

Hosted by Ruhr University Bochum, the conference focuses on the role of creativity, culture, entrepreneurship, participation, and innovation in shaping the futures of post-industrial cities.

We invite proposals, from scholars, independent researchers, students, civil society actors, practitioners and policymakers. Submissions may include individual papers, thematic panels, workshops, book presentations, stakeholder roundtables, artist talks and student-led activies. Both theoretical and empirical work are welcome from applicants at all stages of their career.