University Network of the European Capitals of Culture
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The University Network of the European Capitals of Culture(UNeECC), an international non-profit association, was founded upon the initiative of the University of Pécs in Pécs
, Hungary in December 2006 by 15 founding members.
UNeECC invites memberships in three different categories:
• Full Membership: universities from cities of the European Capitals of Culture
• Associate Membership: universities from applicant cities
• Supportive Membership: all others, including cities and cultural organizations with parallel interests
The Secretariat of UNEECC is at the University of Pécs
in Hungary.
General Assemblies and Annual Conferences
• 2007: Sibiu
– ’Town and Gown’
• 2008: Liverpool
– ’ Whose Culture(?)’
• 2009: Vilnius
– ’Innovation, Creativity and Culture’
• 2010: Pécs
• 2011: Tallinn
In 2007 the UNeECC GA and Conference was hosted by Lucian Blaga University
in Sibiu. The Keynote Speaker
of the Conference was Mr. Roger O’Keeffe Principal Administrator, from European Commission
Directorate for Education and Culture
In 2008 the GA and Annual Conference was organized by Liverpool Hope University
and the University of Liverpool
. The Keynote Speaker of the Conference was Prince Charles-Louis d’Arenberg.
In 2010, when the European Capital of Culture
programme will celebrate its 25the anniversary.
The University of Pécs is going to host the General Assembly and Annual Conference of UNeECC. We are going to organize a joint conference of UNeECC and the Compostela Group of Universities
providing a unique platform for scientific collaboration and networking.
Pécs
Pécs is the fifth largest city of Hungary, located on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains in the south-west of the country, close to its border with Croatia. It is the administrative and economical centre of Baranya county...
, Hungary in December 2006 by 15 founding members.
UNeECC invites memberships in three different categories:
• Full Membership: universities from cities of the European Capitals of Culture
• Associate Membership: universities from applicant cities
• Supportive Membership: all others, including cities and cultural organizations with parallel interests
The Secretariat of UNEECC is at the University of Pécs
University of Pécs
The University of Pécs is the Hungarian university with the largest number of students and faculties.-History:...
in Hungary.
General Assemblies and Annual Conferences
• 2007: Sibiu
Sibiu
Sibiu is a city in Transylvania, Romania with a population of 154,548. Located some 282 km north-west of Bucharest, the city straddles the Cibin River, a tributary of the river Olt...
– ’Town and Gown’
• 2008: Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
– ’ Whose Culture(?)’
• 2009: Vilnius
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 as of 2010. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County...
– ’Innovation, Creativity and Culture’
• 2010: Pécs
• 2011: Tallinn
Tallinn
Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. It occupies an area of with a population of 414,940. It is situated on the northern coast of the country, on the banks of the Gulf of Finland, south of Helsinki, east of Stockholm and west of Saint Petersburg. Tallinn's Old Town is in the list...
In 2007 the UNeECC GA and Conference was hosted by Lucian Blaga University
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
The Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu was named after the philosopher, poet, and playwright, Lucian Blaga. It was founded in 1990 with five schools: Letters, History and Law, Medicine, Food and Textile Processing Technology, Engineering and Sciences...
in Sibiu. The Keynote Speaker
Keynote
A keynote in literature, music, or public speaking establishes the principal underlying theme. In corporate or commercial settings, greater importance is attached to the delivery of a keynote speech or keynote address...
of the Conference was Mr. Roger O’Keeffe Principal Administrator, from European Commission
European Commission
The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union's treaties and the general day-to-day running of the Union....
Directorate for Education and Culture
In 2008 the GA and Annual Conference was organized by Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University is a university in Liverpool, England. Two of its three founding colleges were established in 1844 and 1856, the third opening in the 1960s. It is the only ecumenical university in Europe. Based on two campuses, the main campus is located in Childwall and the second...
and the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
. The Keynote Speaker of the Conference was Prince Charles-Louis d’Arenberg.
In 2010, when the European Capital of Culture
Capital of culture
Capital of Culture or City of Culture may refer to:* The European Capital of Culture, formerly European City of Culture, a title awarded to two European cities for a year, allowing them to showcase their cultural life and development....
programme will celebrate its 25the anniversary.
The University of Pécs is going to host the General Assembly and Annual Conference of UNeECC. We are going to organize a joint conference of UNeECC and the Compostela Group of Universities
Compostela Group of Universities
The Compostela Group of Universities is a non-profit association that brings together more than 70 universities all over the world. Its main goal is to promote and execute collaboration projects between institutions of higher education.- History :...
providing a unique platform for scientific collaboration and networking.
See also
- European Capital of CultureEuropean Capital of CultureThe European Capital of Culture is a city designated by theEuropean Union for a period of one calendar year during which it organises a series of cultural events with a strong European dimension....
- American Capital of CultureAmerican Capital of CultureThe non-governmental organization American Capital of Culture Organization selects one city in the Americas annually to serve as the American Capital of Culture for a period of one year...
- Arab Capital of Culture