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Foreseeing the cities of the future?
To confront the current challenge of managing a city of 20 million, the Egyptian government has revealed plans earlier this year (2015) to build a new capital city, 45 kilometres east of Cairo. The ambitious project tackles growth over the next 50…To confront the current challenge of managing a city of 20 million, the Egyptian government has revealed plans earlier this year (2015) to build a new capital city, 45 kilometres east…To confront the current challenge of managing a city of 20 million, the Egyptian government has revealed plans earlier this year (2015) to build a…To confront the current challenge of managing a city of 20 million, the Egyptian government has revealed plans earlier this year (2015) to build a new capital city, 45…To confront the current challenge of managing a city of 20 million, the Egyptian government has revealed plans earlier this… -
Back from the depths of Whittard Submarine Canyon
A team of 28 scientists and engineers led by ERC grantee Dr Veerle Huvenne has just returned from a successful 5-week expedition on board the RRS James Cook. They used tailored marine equipment to provide some of the first detailed acoustic maps of…A team of 28 scientists and engineers led by ERC grantee Dr Veerle Huvenne has just returned from a successful 5-week expedition on board the RRS James Cook. They used tailored marine…A team of 28 scientists and engineers led by ERC grantee Dr Veerle Huvenne has just returned from a successful 5-week expedition on board the RRS…A team of 28 scientists and engineers led by ERC grantee Dr Veerle Huvenne has just returned from a successful 5-week expedition on board the RRS James Cook. They used…A team of 28 scientists and engineers led by ERC grantee Dr Veerle Huvenne has just returned from a successful 5-week… -
From blue ocean to icy clouds
We know that clouds in the Earth’s atmosphere are made of liquid water droplets, ice particles or a mixture of both. Still, our basic understanding on the nature of these ice particles, how they form and their role in climate continue to be poor…We know that clouds in the Earth’s atmosphere are made of liquid water droplets, ice particles or a mixture of both. Still, our basic understanding on the nature of these ice particles…We know that clouds in the Earth’s atmosphere are made of liquid water droplets, ice particles or a mixture of both. Still, our basic understanding…We know that clouds in the Earth’s atmosphere are made of liquid water droplets, ice particles or a mixture of both. Still, our basic understanding on the nature of these ice…We know that clouds in the Earth’s atmosphere are made of liquid water droplets, ice particles or a mixture of both. Still,… -
Ancient manuscripts in Ethiopia: preserving an historical and cultural heritage
Ethiopia has the most ancient tradition of written culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Until today old monasteries and churches, scattered all over the country, hold thousands of precious manuscripts. Yet, for most part, these cultural treasures are…Ethiopia has the most ancient tradition of written culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Until today old monasteries and churches, scattered all over the country, hold thousands of precious…Ethiopia has the most ancient tradition of written culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Until today old monasteries and churches, scattered all over the…Ethiopia has the most ancient tradition of written culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Until today old monasteries and churches, scattered all over the country, hold thousands of…Ethiopia has the most ancient tradition of written culture in sub-Saharan Africa. Until today old monasteries and churches,… -
When Europeans met Native Americans: cross-cultural transfer in the New World
The discovery, conquest, and subsequent colonization of the Americas gave rise to surprising, multifaceted encounters between the Old and New Worlds. These encounters were not limited to the first-contact phase or to the military subjugation of new…The discovery, conquest, and subsequent colonization of the Americas gave rise to surprising, multifaceted encounters between the Old and New Worlds. These encounters were not limited…The discovery, conquest, and subsequent colonization of the Americas gave rise to surprising, multifaceted encounters between the Old and New Worlds…The discovery, conquest, and subsequent colonization of the Americas gave rise to surprising, multifaceted encounters between the Old and New Worlds. These encounters were…The discovery, conquest, and subsequent colonization of the Americas gave rise to surprising, multifaceted encounters… -
China and the Historical Sociology of Empire
How can we explain the continuity of Chinese empires? Dr Hilde De Weerdt with her project "Chinese Empire" revisits this big question in world history.How can we explain the continuity of Chinese empires? Dr Hilde De Weerdt with her project "Chinese Empire" revisits this big question in world history.How can we explain the continuity of Chinese empires? Dr Hilde De Weerdt with her project "Chinese Empire" revisits this big question in world…How can we explain the continuity of Chinese empires? Dr Hilde De Weerdt with her project "Chinese Empire" revisits this big question in world history.How can we explain the continuity of Chinese empires? Dr Hilde De Weerdt with her project "Chinese Empire" revisits this big… -
Argentina's haunted collective memory
During the military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983) around 30,000 people, mostly political dissidents, were kidnapped, tortured, killed and made to disappear. ERC grantee Kirsten Mahlke analyzed the haunting effect on Argentinian society of…During the military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983) around 30,000 people, mostly political dissidents, were kidnapped, tortured, killed and made to disappear. ERC grantee Kirsten…During the military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983) around 30,000 people, mostly political dissidents, were kidnapped, tortured, killed and…During the military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983) around 30,000 people, mostly political dissidents, were kidnapped, tortured, killed and made to disappear. ERC…During the military dictatorship in Argentina (1976-1983) around 30,000 people, mostly political dissidents, were kidnapped,… -
‘Frontier’ research: politics and environment in South Asia
“The next war will be fought over water, not politics,” predicted United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1991. But environmental changes and pressures also have impacts that – though just as important – may be slower and more…“The next war will be fought over water, not politics,” predicted United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1991. But environmental changes and pressures also have…“The next war will be fought over water, not politics,” predicted United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1991. But environmental…“The next war will be fought over water, not politics,” predicted United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in 1991. But environmental changes and pressures also…“The next war will be fought over water, not politics,” predicted United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in… -
Investigating new practices of citizenship
Recent years have seen the emergence of new forms of political engagement, from the Arab Spring to the Occupy Movements in different countries, from online campaigning to community organising. With the support of the ERC, Prof. Engin Isin has led…Recent years have seen the emergence of new forms of political engagement, from the Arab Spring to the Occupy Movements in different countries, from online campaigning to community…Recent years have seen the emergence of new forms of political engagement, from the Arab Spring to the Occupy Movements in different countries, from…Recent years have seen the emergence of new forms of political engagement, from the Arab Spring to the Occupy Movements in different countries, from online campaigning to…Recent years have seen the emergence of new forms of political engagement, from the Arab Spring to the Occupy Movements in… -
Conflicted consumers: anxiety and food decisions
Surveys such as the 2010 Eurobarometer show that people around Europe are worried about what they eat and where it comes from. But what causes this? And does it affect behaviour? An ERC project studied consumer choices about shopping, cooking and…Surveys such as the 2010 Eurobarometer show that people around Europe are worried about what they eat and where it comes from. But what causes this? And does it affect behaviour? An…Surveys such as the 2010 Eurobarometer show that people around Europe are worried about what they eat and where it comes from. But what causes this?…Surveys such as the 2010 Eurobarometer show that people around Europe are worried about what they eat and where it comes from. But what causes this? And does it affect…Surveys such as the 2010 Eurobarometer show that people around Europe are worried about what they eat and where it comes…
