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Are you interested in cross-border spatial strategies and how urban design can contribute to a circular built environment and sustainability in a broader sense?

Then join the EU-funded Interreg project ASSET (A Spatial Strategy for the Eurodelta, boosting a circular builT environment), a cross-border initiative in cooperation with various cities and universities of the Eurodelta.

More information: https://asset.nweurope.eu

The Chair and Institute of Urban Design offers students of Architecture, Urban Planning and Transforming City Regions the opportunity to develop their Master’s thesis (WiSe 24/25) within the framework of the ASSET project. Guidance, financial support for fieldwork, and contact with key stakeholders and experts will be provided.

How to apply?

1.) Choose a research focus:

Research focus 1: Material flows and hubs

Research focus 2: Stakeholder arenas and collaboration frameworks

2.) (Optional) Participate in the online Q&A session

Tuesday, 20 August from 9:00-10:00

Zoom Meeting ID: 994 8859 5469

Code: 090783

3.) Submit the following documents

(Short) portfolio with key experiences in the field of circularity

250 word proposal with 5 keywords, a possible title, and a clear research focus.

200 words personal motivation. Why circularity, why the Eurodelta?

Key information:

Application deadline: 23 August, 12:00

Response by 27 August

Language: English or German

Guidance for full exposé will be provided

Two slots available

Contact: bayrokaiser@staedtebau.rwth-aachen.de