HPUI Global Meeting 2013
Tampa - 10 May 13

The Habitat Partner University Initiative-HPUI held its 2nd Global Meeting on May 10-12, 2013 at the University of South Florida's Patel College of Global Sustainability.

Universities Roundtable: The "General Assembly" of the Habitat Partner University Initiative
Naples - 4 Sept 12

The University Roundtable at the World Urban Forum in Naples, 4 September 2012 was attended by 99 participants from 82 institutions.

Researchers Roundtable: focusing on how to better coordinate urban research globally and how to support research in developing countries
Naples - 4 Sept 12

In the Researchers Roundtable, the main point for discussion was the feasibility study for the Global Urban Research network. Issues brought up include the need to better define the network’s value added and develop a viable financing plan.

University Forum & Exhibition
Nairobi - 15 Jun 12

The World Urban Forum exhibition, of which the university exhibition is a part, will showcase some of the world’s premier cities and innovations in urban development.

Academic Meeting: The Wealth of Nations: The Wealth of Cities – Promoting dynamic local economic development
Nairobi - 15 Jun 12

In this event key components affecting the wealth of cities are explored, including human and social capital and the role of creativity in laying the foundations for wealth generating activities which involve all urban actors.