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News and happenings from sustainable communities

December 2007

Season's Greetings

Feeling groggy or just worn out? Well, put your feet up for a moment and catch up on some of our recent activities. On behalf of everyone at ASC, have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Future Vision 08

We've launched Future Vision 08, our award scheme that encourages students to come up with new ideas to improve communities. We're looking for sponsor organisations to provide work placements for the winners. More information at www.futurevisionaward.com

Are you improving communities?

Creating the Future - the Government's national awards for sustainable communities - is now open for entries from successful community projects.

Click here to see the categories and get more information.

Foundation degree set to start

Our new foundation degree starts in Sheffield in January. We've signed up 17 students from the likes of voluntary bodies and local authorities. We'll be introducing some of them to you in the New Year and tracking their progress as they learn more about the skills needed to make better places.
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Got a project worth shouting about?

We can showcase your work across Europe, through the European Urban Knowledge Network (EUKN). The EUKN library contains best practice examples such as research reports, policy documents and case studies to share knowledge across Europe and to learn by example.

EUKN’s website is www.eukn.org. If you’d like to contribute, contact Paula Hurst at ASC p.hurst@ascskills.org.uk

Taking the Lead

Leadership, collaborative working and strategic thinking courses for people creating and maintaining sustainable communities

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Eco Towns

Read our report from the launch of the Eco-towns and Housing Growth Series.

» View the report and get details of the regional events

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European cities need to provide more than just bricks and mortar

We've written an article for the EUKN about the importance of skills for sustainable communities

» Read the full article on the EUKN website

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