The Sustainable Localities Lab will close its doors at the end of 2023. Starting next year, Blaž will take up a new position at the University of Ljubljana, where he will lead a research on neighbourhood collective action, social innovation and resilient communities in East Asia and Europe. Hyunee will continue her work at KOICA.

지속가능한 지역사회 연구실은 2023년 말에 문을 닫을 예정입니다. 내년부터 Blaž는 류블랴나 대학교에서 새로운 직책을 맡아 동아시아 및 유럽의 지역 집단행동, 사회혁신, 회복력 있는 지역사회에 대한 연구를 주도할 예정입니다. 현이는 코이카에서 계속 근무할 예정입니다.

We would like to thank all our colleagues in Korea and abroad for their time, support and contribution to our lab. Special thanks to all our students at the Graduate School of Urban Studies, Hanyang University, who have been the main reason for running the Sustainable Localities Lab. Working together was a wonderful experience and inspiring time. 🥹

While we are sad to close the lab, we are also looking forward to new opportunities and ways of working together. And one day, we may be back!