Connecting communities and expert discussions
“Urban Talk Mini Lectures” is a series of lectures tailored for urban enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds eager to explore diverse urban issues. Each installment offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of multiple urban topics, ranging from intangible heritage to the citizen participation. A group of these lectures emphasises on ‘Future Direction of Our Cities after COVID-19’, This section includes urban talks hosted by Silk Cities, when holding in-person conferences was not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented by a lineup of experts, these carefully-curated talks provide valuable insights and fresh perspectives on the ever-evolving urban landscape. Join us in these lectures!
Intangible Heritage for Recovery and Resilience
Language in the Persianate World and Defining the Cultural Centre and Periphery
Dr. Arthur Dudney
Writer & Historian
UK
Urban projects, budgeting, and citizen participation
Prof. Yves Cabannes
Emeritus Professor in Development Planning,
Urban planner
UK, Portugal
Future Direction of Our Cities after COVID-19
These 13 lectures emphasise on ‘Future Direction of Our Cities after COVID-19’, This section includes urban talks hosted by Silk Cities, when holding in-person conferences was not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can watch these 13 lectures here. The lecturers are Mahak Agrawal, Prof. Julio D Davila, Dr. David Leite Viana, Prof. Cassidy Johnson, Prof. Karin Raith, Siamak Moghaddam, Prof. Ali Modarres, Dr. Avar Almukhtar, Prof. Zeynep Gül Ünal, Prof. Mohammad Chaichian, Dr. Madina Junussova, Judith Ryser, Arif Hassan, and Prof. Yves Cabannes.
Urban Change in Iran
This section includes lectures from our first conference urban change in Iran, UCL. You can watch this four lectures here. The lecturers are Prof. Jennifer Robinson, Prof. Nigel Harris, Dr. Parviz Piran, and Prof. Göran Cars.
Link to the Conference Book