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M2C Institut für angewandte Medienforschung
National Network
Germany
Address
Flughafenallee 10 28199 Bremen GermanyCountry
GermanyCity
BremenStreet address 2
Flughafenallee 10Telephone
+49 421 59055402Website
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2007Contact Person1
Martin KoplinJob Title 1
DirectorContact Person 2
Prof. Dr. Helmut EirundJob Title 2
Scientific DirectorOrganisation Type
OtherFields of Activity
ArtsGeneral Information
The M2C Institute for Applied Media Technologies and Culture at the University of Applied Sciences Bremen fuses the perspectives of applied media sciences with arts, humanities, informatics, labour studies and cultural studies: more than ever the digital media embody the link between the individual and society, work, economy, and especially between innovative ideas and social, ecological and cultural development. The M2C Institute was founded in 2007 as an independent associated non-profit research institution to the University of Applied Sciences Bremen (BremHG §96). The relevance of digital media in an interdependent society becomes apparent where new cultural practices, new working processes, new interdisciplinary research, the generation of innovative culture, social services and democratic and participative culture, constitute the vital conditions for actionability in a situation of global integration. The M2C contributes actively to culture, art, intercultural training, scientific research and strategies for a fair future in combination of the Ornamento association Paris. M2C stands for media to culture. M2C in numbers: - 6 researcher - 6 free lancer - 12 artists and designers EU and regional projects in the areas of culture, digital media, participation, citizenship, cultural evolution of smart citiesMission and Objectives
Research and Development Applied-oriented research, development and employment of electronic media Especially electronic media for the field of serious gaming (mobile entertainment) and urban culture (urban interaction) and innovative participatory media systems (performative systems) Research of user behaviour, impact, innovation, cultural developments The institute’s interdisciplinary orientation allows the individual design and development of media systems. Apart from our own developments from current research, these activities are also pursued as non-profit commissional work in scientific contexts and as part of tie-in projects. Research transfer and incentive initiatives for innovation Initiatives to support clustering and networking in enterprises and institutions in the fields of ICT, creativity, cultural industry, NGOs, citizenship and democracy organizations, universities and research institutions Implementation of European projects in cooperation with cultural institutions, SMEs and other players. Implementation of applied-oriented cooperation projects in international networks like the ThinkBETA think tank about the cultural evolution of smart cities. Implementation of regional and international conferences and workshops to enhance cooperation of local players at European and international level. Development of qualification arrangements for enterprises in Bremen. Education and qualification Integration of the results of research activities into academic education, youth education, especially in the degree program „Digital Media (University of Applied Sciences Bremen, University of Bremen, University of the Arts Bremen, University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven). Support of education/ teaching regarding Bachelor and Master thesises as well as project theses within the framework of the institute’s projects. Mentoring of student projects. Integration of students and junior scientists into the research practice. Internships. Mentoring of youth projects. Additional professional qualification of university graduates by recruitment of human resources for research activities, focusing on the qualified young academics. Integration of graduates into international research practices. Implementation of scientific workshops (regional and international) with the involvement of recognized experts to develop qualification and networking practices.Main Projects / Activities
R&D and Culture Projects 1 The People’s Smart Sculpture The People’s Smart Sculpture – Social Art in European Spaces Funded by Creative Europe Programme 2014-2020 2 IDEA-C Inter-cultural Dimension for European Active Citizenship International Think Tank for Research and Development Funded by EU Programme Europe for Citizens 2014-2020 Duration: 2014 – 2016 3 TRAILS Intercultural and diversity management training E-learning system Duration: 20012-2015 4 eMuse eMuse – The mobile information system for exhibitions, events, cities and tourism http://www.e-muse.info/ Duration: 01.05.2009 – today 5 ThinkBETA ThinkBETA – Evolution of Smart Cities International Think Tank for Research and Development Funded by: Federal Ministry of Education and Research – International Office 2010-2014 6 artMUSE artMUSEhttp://artmuse.eu/ Gefördert: EACEA Europäischen Union, Culture Programme Duration: 01.05.2011 – 31.10.2012 7 Betaville Betaville – International Project In Participative Urban Re-Design http://betaville.hs-bremen.de/http://betaville.net/http://bxmc.poly.edu… Duration contract: 2009-2013How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Cultural project development and implementation within the network partners: • Art and Culture, Media Art • Participation, Democratic Smart City and Social Software • Research and Development • Research transfer, Innovation and Creativity Initiatives towards young peoples activities in society • Virtual and Intercultural Team Development • Neuro-emotional organizational development in culture and arts R&D with network partners: • Applied-oriented research, development and employment of electronic media • Especially electronic media for the field of culture • Media for urban use (urban participation and interaction) • Participatory media systems (performative systems) and social dimensions of future cities • Research of user behaviour, impact, innovation, cultural developments Education and qualification projects with network partners: • Integration of the results of research activities into exchange processes • Training and education for cultural activists • Training and education for yound people and kids in the field of Europe, democracy and participation in society • Support of education/ teaching. Mentoring of student projects. Integration of students and junior scientists into the research practice. Internships. • Integration of young graduates into international research practices. • Implementation of scientific workshops (regional and international) with the involvement of recognized experts to develop qualification and networking practices. • Development of a regional colloquium with the international partners to establish innovative research perspectives and to promote integration of innovative research in relevant areas.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
We, the M2C wants to joing the ALF network for to act with together with the network partners in the: • Exchange about culture, participation, education, democracy, intercultural activities and digital media. . Support of networking and interdisciplinary communication. • Support and design of innovative cultural projects and support of intercultural art and social activities and funding opportunities. • Integration of local and regional players in the cultural area regarding projects of medialisation, learning, research, eCulture and social innovation. • Support of the international cultural dialogue and the exchange between science and culture. • Support of media art activities and their global crosslinking • Support of intercultural, participative and citizensship exchange and activities. . Support of youth activities for to support kids in participative activities in urban space