| Christian Licoppe | is Head of the Social Science Department at Telecom Paristech. In his research on location-aware communities, he studies how, by the availability of locative media and the activity of play, a variety of encounter formats may turn urban public places into ‘hybrid ecologies’.

The fact that Randstad Holland is a nondense conurbation, often forms difficulties for social interaction at a regional scale. The Dutch have a high level of internet accessibility however: in 2009, 90% of the households used the internet (source: Eurostat) and 42% of the Dutch consumers used Smartphones (source: Telecompaper). Internet and online social networks are thus an important part of daily Dutch life.
Several questions that will be discussed are:

1. Can the use of digital networks stimulate participation and  face-to-face contact?
2. How do digital networks influence the behaviour in public spaces?
3. Can digital networks be strategically used in governmental policies for Randstad Holland?

Lecture registration:

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Admission:

Admission is free for members of Association Deltametropolis and students. All others contribute EUR 5,- per lecture. | Payment | can be made upfront (wire transfer or Paypall) or in cash at the entrance.

Panel

Christian Licoppe, Martin Dijst, Paul Gerretsen

Location

Utrecht University

Academy Building, zaal 1636
Domplein 29
3512 JE Utrecht
 

| the International Perspectives | is a programme, consisting of 7 public lectures organised by Deltametropolis Association in cooperation with the universities of Randstad Holland (RSH). Each tIP illustrates, from a different perspective, how facilities or activities are important for RSH and consequently contribute to its international image.