Centre for BOLD Cities

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The Centre for BOLD Cities is dedicated to conducting research, projects and activities centred around the citizen and government perspective within the Big, Open and Linked Data (BOLD) city.

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Centre for BOLD Cities @ Expeditie NEXT 2025

On Wednesday, April 30 th, enthusiastic visitors gathered during the fourth edition of Expeditie NEXT, the national science festival, in Roermond. The Centre…

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In Conversation with Inge Janse: The investigative journalist for the Centre of BOLD Cities

Inge Janse is an experienced investigative journalist. In 2011, he co-founded the online media platform Vers Beton that focuses on the cultural, political and…

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A Farewell to Prof. Dr. Liesbet van Zoonen, former Academic Director of the Centre for BOLD Cities

As academic director, professor Liesbet van Zoonen led the Centre for BOLD Cities since its founding in 2016. Her leadership was essential in shaping BOLD…

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Upcoming events

May82025

Be Bold, Join The Change Event Day

On May 8th, the DMI Centre is organizing the 'Be Bold, Join the Change' event in Amersfoort. During this afternoon, the concept of an Open Urban Platform and…

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May122025

Data Walk Workshop: Sensing Digital Materiality in Urban Public Spaces

The two-day workshop on the 12th and 13th of May, organized by dr. Maxigas and dr. Michiel de Lange, will have space and time to explore the city of Utrecht…

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June32025

Reimagining “Smart” in Smart Cities: The founding of the Smart Cities Research Lab | LunchTalk with prof. Davarian Baldwin

What does it really mean for a city to be “smart”? For Professor Davarian Baldwin, it is not about technology, it is about equity and shared opportunity…

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June122025

GovTech Day 2025

This year, GovTech Day 2025 takes place on June 12th. During this national GovTech event, governmental bodies meet with private parties, start-ups, and academic…

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June122025

Data for Policy 2025: Twin Transitions in Data & Policy For A Sustainable & Inclusive Future

This year’s Data for Policy 2025 Conference will take place on 12-13 June 2025 at Leiden University’s campus in The Hague, under the theme: “Twin Transitions in…

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September182025

Congres 'AI in de Stad'

After a successful first edition, the congress 'AI in de Stad' takes place on 18th September in Breda. A city belongs to its citizens. This should be the case…

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