What is a GLOCAL HACK?
With the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and with the goal of promoting reflections that connect us with our environment, UNIV’s cultural activity this year will be in the format of a Glocal Hack. That is, it will be an online team-based learning experience to create solutions that respond to challenges related to the theme of UNIV 2021: “Navigate. Seeking a solid education in a liquid society”.
Participants from different countries will unite in multidisciplinary teams. Together, they will learn to work using Design Thinking methodologies. Accompanied by mentors, each team will analyze a challenge of their choice, how it affects the environment, how to solve it. They will then execute the steps to achieve it together. The goal is to foster entrepreneurship, innovation and the acquisition of appropriate skills and abilities to be agents of transformation in the environment itself — all this within a climate of joy, respect and collaboration.
Participants from different countries will unite in multidisciplinary teams. Together, they will learn to work using Design Thinking methodologies. Accompanied by mentors, each team will analyze a challenge of their choice, how it affects the environment, how to solve it. They will then execute the steps to achieve it together. The goal is to foster entrepreneurship, innovation and the acquisition of appropriate skills and abilities to be agents of transformation in the environment itself — all this within a climate of joy, respect and collaboration.
We realize that, given the current situation, many people may find it difficult to travel to UNIV in Rome. For this reason, we offer the possibility of participating in the Glocal Hack from wherever you are, connecting virtually with the participants in Rome. On the Glocal Hack online platform, there are no geographical barriers: if you cannot come to Rome, Rome comes to you.
How to participate?
1. REGISTER ONLINE
(Feb 1 - Mar 1, 2021)
Starting February 1 you can register for the Glocal Hack.
2. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE AND YOUR LANGUAGE (Mar 1-10, 2021)
Choose the challenge you want to work on, which will be announced on February 1, 2021. You may work in either Spanish or English.
3. JOIN THE TEAM
Contact the international multidisciplinary working group, who will be assigned according to your choice.
4. GET INSPIRED (Mar 10-20, 2021)
Participate in webinars related to your challenge to train with experts.
5. GLOCAL HACK: CREATE A SOLUTION
(Mar 30, 2021)
On March 30, 2021, the Glocal Hack plenary meeting will take place. In an environment of encounters and team learning, you will be able to design the solution that you want to implement in your local environment, with a universal breadth of vision. You can participate online from wherever you are.
