University Network of European Capitals of Culture meet in Umeå
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UNEeCC (University Network of European Capitals of Culture) has its annual conference in Umeå October 23 to 24. Members of UNEeCC's are universities in cities that have been or are applying to become capitals of culture.
Britta Lundgren, professor of ethnology, are the Umeå University's representative on the board of UNEeCC. The annual conference is always held in one of the cities that are Capital of Culture. Last year it was Marseille who was the host.
This year's conference theme is Culture and Growth – Magical Companions Or Multually Exclusive Counterparts?
The conference starts on Thursday October 23 at 9 am, at the Flex Hall in Bildmuseet, Umeå Arts Campus.