This contribution reports on the design phase of the Jam, a short, fast-paced, cross-institutional online programme over three days. Its focus is on social justice and specifically access, use and management of community space, as integral part of sustainability. This novel programme aims to enable learning, generate ideas to address complex…

This study investigates the role of Qiang architectural development in promoting cultural heritage education in Sichuan, China. Qiang architecture, with its iconic stone watchtowers, wooden beam houses, and ritual spaces, is not merely a material legacy but a living pedagogical system embedded in community life. Using a qualitative ethnographic…

This article examines the potential contribution of social enterprise to the "wicked" problem of creativity and literacy in a performative schooling environment, drawing on an ethnographic study of Ciento, a social enterprise organization that works with under-resourced young people, families, and communities in Melbourne, Australia. In…

Science communication is a key component of the academic process. Science centres provide researchers with an opportunity to convey their findings directly to the public, who in turn can be sure that they are receiving information from a trusted source. Therefore, this paper focuses on a new researcher-led public engagement project situated within…

This study focuses on the design and revitalization of cultural tourism spaces and educational role in Shifosi Village, Shenyang, against the backdrop of the rural revitalization strategy. Integrating art application and spatial narrative theory explores the modern transformation path of cultural heritage. Through field research, literature…

Globalization and digital technology have transformed how knowledge is shared, but they have also amplified the spread of misinformation--challenges now intensified by advances in artificial intelligence. To navigate this landscape, students must develop digital literacy and learn to critically assess open-source materials. One key area is digital…

In this paper, "social innovation" is used as a catch-all phrase for projects and initiatives by higher education institutions (HEIs) related to community engagement, community-based learning, and service-learning. This paper explores the concept and application of social innovation in higher education, followed by a case study of…

The objectives of this research were 1) to analyze the community's capacity to develop community-engaged process innovation and 2) to evaluate community-engaged process innovation to enhance community capacity for sustainable community resource management in the context of Northern Thailand. This research employed Participatory Action Research…

Ziyanghe Opera, an essential subset of Sichuan Opera, is an intangible cultural resource confronting difficulties in preservation and transmission. This research examines measures for the preservation and transmission of literacy in Zigong City, Sichuan Province, emphasizing school-based teaching, community involvement, and the participation of…

Autism research is on the cusp of significant change. There are mounting calls from Autistic self-advocates, researchers, and other scientists for a paradigm shift in autism research. Yet little is known about what non-academic members of the Autistic and autism communities think about autism research. We -- a team of Autistic and non-autistic…

This study aimed to understand the actions carried out for dialog between science centers and science museums with the public of local communities living in a situation of socioeconomic vulnerability. The study adopted a quantitative and qualitative approach and the theoretical framework of science communication, of the exercise of citizenship and…

This study examines the ceramic arts of Jingdezhen's Zhongdukou, focusing on the interplay between ecological communication and educational literacy in preserving and modernizing this cultural heritage. Historically, Zhongdukou was a pivotal hub for ceramic production and trade, shaping Jingdezhen's socio-economic and cultural landscape. However,…

Elunchun Chinese folk songs represent a vital aspect of the cultural and musical heritage of the Elunchun ethnic group, indigenous to Northeast China. However, modernization, urbanization, and linguistic shifts have posed significant challenges to their transmission. This study explores how community engagement can enhance the literacy…

Background/purpose: This study investigates the communication strategy employed by PT Pertamina Patra Niaga in implementing its "Ngabedahkeun Walahar" Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in Karawang, Indonesia. It specifically examines how culturally responsive and participatory communication practices foster community…

Suzhou Pingtan, a traditional narrative musical art of the Jiangnan region, is facing challenges in transmission due to urbanization, modernization, and the decline in the Suzhou dialect. This study investigates how community engagement contributes to the sustainable transmission of Pingtan by focusing on educational outreach, intergenerational…