This course provides a sound interdisciplinary introduction to the basic understanding of Urban Resilience and Liveability, their inter-relationship as well as perspectives and variances and how people and the environment have connected them. Following the completion of this course, the participants will know
- How urban resilience impacts the liveability and quality of life in cities
- Challenges in achieving both resiliency and liveability
- Possible ways to make cities more resilient to disasters and more liveable for all inhabitants
Course Methods
- Virtual Zoom sessions
- Online collaboration software packages for brainstorming, group work and presenting results of group work
Who Can Apply
- Early-career professionals and researchers with interest and experience on urban resilience
- Graduate students and senior year undergraduate students with interest in urban resilience
Expected Commitment From Participants
- Participation in lectures
- Preparation for online sessions
- Active engagement for a group project
Trainer and Expert Group:
- Prof. Saleemul Huq, ICCCAD
- Dr. Hanna Ruszczyk, Durham University
- Dr. Alex Halligey, University of Johannesburg
- Dr. M. Feisal Rahman, Durham University
Tentative Start Date :1st November 2020
Duration of the Course : 2 Months
☛ Application process: Send application using this link :http://bit.ly/url-online-course
Application Deadline: 10th October, 2020
For any queries, please contact: Sumaiya Binte Selim (sumaiya.selim@icccad.org)
A collaboration of ICCCAD & IHRR , Durham University
