All participants add their ideas, inspired by virtual events held around the world by local organizers in each city. The city with the most ideas will receive the award for the most creative city.
Students and staff can benefit from this - whether they are taking part as the 'subject' or the 'participant'. Both users will learn from the experience and will be able to share their learnings with their wider communities.
The Human Library This idea is to have individuals who can be 'checked out' like a library book, to share their story. This story might be their journey to get to where they are in their career, it may be the challenges they have had to overcome because of their personal circumstances, it may be just an opportunity to connect with someone from a background you have never encountered before. The individual would be available for a set period of time to talk to whoever 'checks them out' and they can share information between the two of them. It can be applied to any area. The topic to be shared would be at the discretion of the individual so it may be that they would be happy to discuss their cultural background, their religious beliefs, one aspect of their area of expertise - whatever would be of interest to a 'reader'.
Directly: - People will gain a broader understanding of different viewpoints and experiences, so widening their own perspective. - People will build a wider network through these discussions. - People will feel heard and valued. - True narratives will be able to be shared, rather than those narratives influenced by external bodies with their own priorities. Indirectly: - The viewpoints learned through these discussions could influence broader society through a greater understanding of each other's points of view. - Development of a more cohesive eco-system, which would potentially lead to greater harmony, better connections and enhanced opportunities for collaboration.
Members of the university, local people to be prepared to share their specialist knowledge or their unique stories
We are a university and have a access to academics, lecturers and students to help bring ideas forward. We also have many business connections which we can partner up with if required.
I would lead/coordinate. My name is Karl McCormack. I am a Senior Lecturer in The Business School and a Pedagogic Innovator at Staffordshire University in the UK.
Short term: build connections to a group of people
Mid term: start to share and market the website
Long term: build the site to include more and more people offering support/knowledge
This is not unique it is already in place in a few areas but not on scale.
Local then national then international
We are a university and have a access to academics, lecturers and students to help bring ideas forward. We also have many business connections which we can partner up with if required.
We also have the latest technology including 3d printers, CAD machines and specialist software. Faculties such as business, arts, mechanical engineering, architecture, bio science etc are able to come together to help bring an idea forward.
Volunteer led so just website and marketing costs.
