• CITIC hosts this training activity on July 23 and 24

A Coruña, July 8, 2024.- Registration is now open for the summer course “New tools and technologies for redesigning the night landscape as an agent of urban transformation”, promoted by UDC in collaboration with the Slowlight Association. This course will be held on July 23 and 24, 2024, at CITIC and stems from the commitment of Universidade da Coruña to the Slowlight initiative, signed on March 5, 2021, which aims to promote responsible lighting and reduce light pollution.

The course is aimed at a broad audience, including students from various university degrees, professionals from the public and private sectors, and people interested in urban design and sustainability. Registrations can be made through the UDC website until July 18.

Program and Structure

The course is structured in a single module developed over two days and is designed with criteria of excellence in its academic program and speakers. It includes innovative workshops, a night walk, and inspirational lectures given by prominent national experts.

Intelligent and Healthy Night Lighting

The night landscape of our cities has historically been neglected, resulting in over-illumination problems that affect human health and ecosystems. This course addresses these challenges, promoting the use of intelligent, healthy, and efficient night lighting. Slowlight seeks a new lighting culture aligned with the goals of the urban agenda 2020-2030, favoring energy transition and responsible use of resources.

The full program can be downloaded here.

More information and registration:  https://udcxest.udc.gal/xest/publica/actividad/ampliar.xhtml?idobjsel=3466