Science & the city

Abstract

The Science & the City programme aims to disseminate scientific culture in the city of Barcelona (Spain). It is integrated within the framework of the Strategic Plan for the Cultural Sector of Barcelona and includes a set of short, medium and long-term actions, which are carried out throughout the city: in districts, libraries, civic centres, schools, hospitals, universities, etc. Barcelona proposes to build up a European network of cities (ESCITY) to work together and share experiences in relationship with the dissemination of scientific culture. ESCITY focuses on creating the core for a community that brings together regional and local governments and social researchers across Europe to exchange information and best practices with the emphasis on strategies that place the promotion of scientific culture within the cities’ and regions’ cultural policies