Program Overview

Program Overview

The Graduiertenkolleg "Mittelstadt als Mitmachstadt" is a graduate program developed and conducted by six professors from RWTH Aachen University, the University of Stuttgart, and the University of Potsdam for the Robert Bosch Foundation. The program is interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary in nature, aiming to investigate future questions and transformation issues in eight selected medium-sized cities (with a population of 20,000-50,000 inhabitants). The goal is to bring about changes through new forms of city-making and participation.

Program Objectives

The program focuses on examining future questions and transformation issues in medium-sized cities, with the objective of introducing changes through innovative approaches to city-making and citizen participation.

Program Structure

• The program is conducted by six professors from three universities: RWTH Aachen University, the University of Stuttgart, and the University of Potsdam.
  • The universities involved are renowned for their academic excellence and research capabilities.
• The program is supported by the Robert Bosch Foundation, indicating a strong commitment to funding research and development in this area.

Research Areas

• The program investigates future questions and transformation issues in medium-sized cities.
  • This includes examining the challenges and opportunities faced by cities with a population of 20,000-50,000 inhabitants.
• The research aims to introduce new forms of city-making and participation, leading to positive changes in these cities.

Program Details

• The program is interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary, incorporating various fields of study to achieve its objectives.
• It involves eight selected medium-sized cities, providing a diverse range of case studies for research and analysis.
• The program's focus on city-making and participation suggests an emphasis on practical, community-oriented research outcomes.