Lecturer (Assist Professor) & EDI co-director @LboroDesign || Chair- International Advisory Council @thisisDRS || Academic Director @somosrelaesa
Loughborough, UK | Gdl, Mexico
Joined February 2011
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Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Many experts see the 21st century as a dreadful time of “polycrisis”—without realizing that this, too, is a Western-centric idea... I see the times differently: this is a promising moment for paradigm shifts theideasletter.substack.com/… @yuenyuenang
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Looking forward to presenting tomorrow (16 October) my paper online as part of the Material Narratives in Circularity #RSD13 #econ&socio-econ/culture&society @RSDSymposium @KraalD
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Reminder! Application deadline for the Research into Accessible Transport PhD opportunity is the 6 September.
There are 2 studentships with funding available from the Motability Foundation Scholarship programme.
Details 👉 lboro.ac.uk/study/postgradua…
@AndrewMorris203
@AJFiltness
📣 Deadline extended!
Applications for this opportunity have been extended to the 6 September 2024.
More details: lboro.ac.uk/study/postgradua…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
We are building up a new Centre for AI & Digital @lborouniversity and are looking for research leaders.
We are keen to recruit individuals, or those who may wish to either bring their groups or build them here.
lboro.ac.uk/join-us/computer…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
This year, the DRS was honoured to recognise the contributions of Professor Ezio Manzini to the field of design research by presenting him with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston during DRS2024. Read more here: designresearchsociety.org/ar…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
The Degree Show returns tomorrow 🤩
Join us for the general opening and view inspiring work, projects and products produced by our students. 🎨🖼
More info 👉 lboro.uk/DegreeShow2024
@LboroCA | @LboroDesign | @lborouniarts
An amazing lecture by @drrebeccacain. Yes, undisciplined designers are here to stay. Of the gems of my journey at Lboro has been to have her supportive advice.
Highly recommend to watch it on demand once it lands on the @lborouniversity website.
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Direct budgeting self-governance #indigenous peoples #Mexico participatory ecosystem #systemicdesign @TecdeMonterrey @redesign
"Dozens of Indigenous communities in Mexico are financing their self-governments by exercising a right known as direct budgeting... As a financial model, it repositions the state as a potential source of funds for grassroots movements." openglobalrights.org/direct-… @AngelGCabreraS
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Our next Inaugural Lectures (12 June) feature Professors Rebecca Cain and Chris Gorse.
The #LboroInaugural are free and open to everyone.
View the full programme and book your place at bit.ly/40d15Il
ALT The event name, date and time alongside photos of the two Professors and their lecture titles
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
global health folks -
Miami Inst for Soc Sci has curated essays on decolonizing global health with lead article by David McCoy
webinar soon. read our essays
An Anti-Colonial Agenda for the Decolonisation of Global Health
@miami_institute
miamisocialsciences.org/home…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
To all my wonderful NHS, academic, patient safety, & HFE friends, please feel welcome to use the code below to attend the amazing @Govconnect @RoySocMed Conference 🤗 @LboroDesign @pbnes @LuffJo @ErgoFran @iclanda @evi_carman @JoyfulUniverse #patientsafety #HFE
Association of senior positions/prosper at work with bullying
We don't have to live like this. We don't have to suffer a world in which bullies dominate our lives.
This week's column explores the implications of some fascinating new research.
theguardian.com/commentisfre…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Reviewer? Reviewing-curious? April 29 & 30 #RSDx sessions—the conversation about reviewing for conferences and journals you might never have had (all timezones). Discussants Ray Ison, @redesign Peter Jones, Houda Khayame, Ryan Murphy, @wendyamross Wendy Ross, @ruthkschmidt Ruth Schmidt | Info rsdsymposium.org/reviewing-r… Sign up bit.ly/4cy2e3b
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Mapping Monday recording posted—Socioecology Design youtu.be/uYLnlm0S-CE?si=XJUY… via @YouTube
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Struggling to pick the right institution for your PhD or Postdoc?
Here are 4 tips to help you choose the right one for Your career and mental health:
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
This is the Annual Mike Jackson Lecture series. Did someone say "critical systems thinking"? Check out the video—Michael Jackson at #RSD12-Loughborough. rsdsymposium.org/michael-jac…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
You are invited to @lborouniversity for the @humanist_vce summer school 2024. Equality , Accessibility and Inclusivity of the Future Transport System. @lboroTSRC @LboroDesign
More information including registration and program here
humanist-vce.eu/general-7#:~…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
I’m starting a keyword series. First in - significance. How do you understand significance? here’s a few beginning steps. patthomson.net/2024/02/26/re…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
Members of the Design Research Society may apply, or be nominated, to become a Fellow with conferment of the title acknowledging an established record of achievement in the field of design research. Learn more about becoming a DRS Fellow here: designresearchsociety.org/cp…
Cecilia Landa-Ávila retweeted
One of the most exciting initiatives we have produced at @UNESCO to advance #AiEthics is the #Women4EthicalAI Platform. Confronting discrimination in #AI is not an easy challenge, but we have all taken on this mission to ensure that technology contributes positively to our lives!
