Students interested are invited to contact the Secretariat of the Language Centre (tlytra@tuc.gr) or enrol in the class through http://moodle.tuc.gr --> English Conversation Class 2024 -25.

Students interested are invited to contact the Secretariat of the Language Centre (tlytra@tuc.gr) or enrol in the class through http://moodle.tuc.gr - "English Conversation Class 2024 -25"

The topic of the first lecture directly concerns the Technical University of Crete as by utilizing the sound environment of the Flora and Fauna Park of the Technical University of Crete, with the innovative use of customized Raspberry Pi-based sound transmitters, it introduces us to concepts of acoustic ecology, soundscape in the context of interdisciplinary research and innovation. The lecture will also focus on best practices that have been documented after the completion of the project with an emphasis on the creation of open source toolkits and libraries for the broadcast of soundscapes, but also on the partnership of Academic Technology and Arts Institutions with Cultural Institutions, Urban Parks and local communities. The “Acoustic Commons” project was funded by the Creative Europe program of the European Union and was successfully completed in 2022.

We invite all members of the Polytechnic community interested and especially students to the following event:

Title: Acoustic Commons
Speaker: Dr. Maria Papadomanolaki, (University of the Arts London, Soundcamp, Shortwave Collective)
Date/time: Wednesday 20 November 2024, 13:30
Venue: Language Centre, building E1, Central Hall
Language of lecture: English

Summary

The Acoustic Commons project (2020-2022, Acoustic Commons) was launched in 2020 with funding from the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. The aim of the project was that of building a network of organizations, researchers, artists and audiences from all over Europe focusing on live broadcasts of  environmental sounds, their study and their use for the design and implementation of a series of educational, cultural and artistic activities, as well as open source tools accessible to all, thus expanding and enriching the extensive and interdisciplinary soundscape research from the field of Acoustic Ecology. The presentation will focus on the main incentives for its creation, the objectives of the programme, the key deliverables and the network of partners. 

Bio 

Maria Papadomanolaki is a sound artist and researcher based in Chania, Crete, Greece. Papadomanolaki has studied linguistics and literature at the Aristoteleion University of Thessaloniki before moving on to sound art and sound studies, having completed a PhD on the topic ‘Sonic Perceptual Ecologies’ at CRISAP (Creative Research into Sound Arts Practice), LCC (London College of Communication), UAL (University of the Arts London). Her work and research focus on the role of sound and walking in the way we perceive, create memories, make place and identity within our environments. Special importance is placed on the synergy of sound and transmission art with creative curatorial and ecological practices. 

Related terms:

acoustic ecology, sound environment, soundscape, innovation, open source, interdisciplinary research, research and innovation, science and art

Links: 

https://acousticommons.net/index 
https://www.voicesoundtext.com/ 
https://www.park.tuc.gr/el/i-fysi/ichotopio
https://www.haniotika-nea.gr/ichoi-toy-kosmoy-sto-parko-chloridas-kai-panidas/
http://locus.creacast.com:9001/chania_ffpp_museum_stream.mp3

Information Note:

The event will be videotaped and photographic material will be taken. The digital material will be displayed on the website and on the official channel of the University and the Language Centre. Your photo may be included in press releases that the University will issue for this event. The Technical University of Crete will also publicize the event on social media and in newsletters. For any issue concerning your personal data, or for the withdrawal of your consent, you can be informed via the page https://www.tuc.gr/index.php?id=11121

Note: Students should indicate in their email available times in their schedules for participation.

• for individual study
• for short rest between academic duties
• as a meeting point

...on weekdays 8:30 - 15:30

For further information on this project: https://gearupvirtualexchange.wordpress.com

It was wonderful to meet and discuss our common educational issues with Ms. Alonso Morais proving, once again, the value of intercultural exchange!
Thank you for sharing with us Ángela and we hope to see you again!