Newsletter #246

AGENDA

Social narratives about water, citizenship and public policies

Joanne Garde-Hansen, director of the Center for Cultural and Media Policy Studies at the University of Warwick, UK, will be at the IEA on April 17, from 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm, to discuss the theme 'Water: Nostalgia and Trauma - Narratives, Rights and Policies in England'. At the meeting, to take place in the former University Council Room, she will suggest a reflection on diversity related to issues that deserve more attention in scientific terminology and public policy. Garde-Hansen has been working with Brazilian researchers in order to construct social narratives linked to water and public policies, and argues that seeking connections and convergences between terms such as "drought" (which assumes different meanings in Brazil and in Europe) may favor dialogue between nations and cul tures. The event will be held in English and broadcast live on the IEA's website.

Colloquium examines new ideas for sustainability in cities

The urban dynamics of today requires new concepts and practices of intervention to solve the problems of the cities, according to the organizers of the colloquium 'Urban Experiences, New Ideas and Sustainable Solutions', which will be held on April 25 and 26 at the IEA. In addition to researchers from USP and other universities, the event will be attended by sociologist Jean-Louis Missika, deputy mayor of Paris for urban planning, architecture, Greater Paris, economic development and attractiveness. The meeting has been organized by the IEA and USP's School of Public Health (FSP), with the support of the University's Dean for Research. There will be live webcast.

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Round table will discuss the management of São Paulo and its relationship with the private sector

IEA's Study Group on Critical Urban Theory will promote a discussion about how the current mayor of São Paulo has been leading the management of the city, establishing partnerships with the private sector. The roundtable 'The Sale of São Paulo as a Public Policy: Radicalization of the City as Business' will take place on May 8, from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm, in the IEA Events Room. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Institute's website.

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IEA ON THE RADIO

USP's Radio Station launches 'USP News', a program in partnership with the IEA

The IEA and 'Rádio USP', the University's radio station, have launched the program 'USP News' on March 27. Broadcast live from Monday to Friday, from 7.30 am to 9.30 pm, in São Paulo (93.7 MHz) and in Ribeirão Preto (107.9 MHz), it is presented by Roxane Ré. With the partnership, it is expected that the research conducted at USP is better disseminated. The opinion of professors on current issues should point out ways to solve problems. Some interviews already conducted are available online.

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