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REGARD (REbuildinG AfteR Displacement), is co-funded by an EU Erasmus+ programme grant, will run for three years and is led by the University of Huddersfield’s Global Disaster Resilience Centre, based in the UK. They are joined by a consortium of five higher education institutions from four countries in Europe and Asia.

This three-year research initiative aims to develop competencies in rebuilding communities following a disaster and conflict induced mass displacements from the perspective of the built environment (BE).

In achieving this aim, the following objectives have been set out.

To identify the needs of the communities following a disaster and conflict induced mass displacements in the perspective of built environment
To investigate the role of the built environment in enhancing social cohesion between host and displaced communities
To explore the knowledge, skills and competencies required by the built environment professionals to address the needs of the host and displaced communities
To develop, test and implement an innovative series of training courses in catering the needs of the host and displaced communities
To develop associated curricula and resources for teachers and learners
To introduce new uses of ICT in education by formulating technology-enhanced learning environments and materials to facilitate teaching and learning
To propose policy recommendations to BE professional bodies in upgrading the professional competencies to address the needs of the host and displaced communities

Accordingly, the project will address the needs of the host and displaced communities following a disaster and conflict induced mass displacements and facilitate successful resettlement. In enabling this, project will address the knowledge gaps of BE professionals and help to improve their competencies. The project also informs policy recommendations to BE professional bodies in upgrading the professional competencies to address the needs of the host and displaced communities. In doing so, the project seeks to develop a number of outputs, organise a number of multiplier events and training activities in rebuilding communities following a disaster and conflict induced mass displacements.

Partners



University of Huddersfield, UK (Lead)		University of Central Lancashire, UK		Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia		Lund University, Sweden		University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Contact

For further information on the REGARD project, please contact Dr. Chamindi Malalgoda (C.Malalgoda@hud.ac.uk), Professor Dilanthi Amaratunga (d.amaratunga@hud.ac.uk) and Professor Richard Haigh (r.haigh@hud.ac.uk)

Course 1 - Introduction to Mass Displacement - in relation to Foundational Competencies

Lead development / coordinating university:

LUND

Prerequisite courses:

None
Relevant level of educational achievement in any field

Complementary (subsequent) courses:

Mass Displacement and the Built Environment
Occupation-specific courses for Mass Displacement in the Built Environment

Course objectives:

To understand the context of mass displacement.
To introduce the terminology, policy and legal frameworks relating to mass displacement.
To understanding the roles and interests of different organisations and stakeholders involved in mass displacement.
To understand the societal impacts of mass displacement.
To introduce best practices in terms of social cohesion and integration.
To prepare students for industry- and occupation-specific courses.

Key learning outcomes:
Having successfully completed the course, the student is able to:

Understand the processes and societal impacts of mass displacement.
Appreciate the organisations and stakeholders involved in mass displacement and their various interests.
Communicate and discuss the subject of mass displacement with reference to to appropriate terminology and applicable policy and legal frameworks.
Understand the issues that face both displaced and host communities and how these can be alleviated.
Analyse a mass displacement scenario and anticipate problems / issues and recommend solutions to them.

Lecturer: Mo Hamza
Lecturer: Chathuranganee Jayakody

Course 2 - In relation to (Built Environment) Industry-wide Competencies

Lead development / coordinating university:

To be determined

Study programme / speciality:

Rebuilding after displacement / Built Environment specialisations

Prerequisite courses:

Introduction to Mass Displacement

Complementary (subsequent) courses:

Occupation-specific courses for Mass Displacement in the Built Environment

Course objectives:

To explain how mass displacement impacts the Built Environment.
To introduce the terminology, policy and legal frameworks relating to mass displacement with specific reference to the Built Environment.
To convey the importance of (temporary, transitional and permanent) housing and explore challenges and opportunities with respect to housing interventions.
To introduce best practices in relation to Built Environment interventions. (including disaster resilience, environmental susatinability, social cohesion, etc.)
To prepare students for occupation-specific courses.

Key learning outcomes:
Having successfully completed the course, the student is able to:

Understand how mass displacement impacts the Built Environment.
Communicate and discuss issues using appropriate terminology relating to mass displacement with specific reference to the Built Environment.
Appreciate the policy and legal frameworks that apply to mass displacement with specific reference to the Built Environment.
Analyse a mass displacement scenario and anticipate Built Environment-related problems / issues and recommend solutions to them.

Lecturer: Nishara Fernando

Course 3a - In relation to Occupational Competencies - Planning and Design

Lead development / coordinating university:

Study programme / speciality:

Rebuilding after displacement / Built Environment specialisation in specific area of course

Prerequisite courses:

Introduction to Mass Displacement
Mass Displacement and the Built Environment

Complementary (subsequent) courses:

None / continuous professional development opportunities

Course objectives:

To explain how planning and design interventions can mitigate mass displacement impacts the Built Environment and enhance integration and social cohesion.
To introduce the terminology, policy and legal frameworks relating to mass displacement with specific reference to planning and design of the Built Environment.
To introduce best practices in relation to planning and design of the Built Environment interventions (including with respect to disaster resilience, environmental susatinability, social cohesion, etc.)
To prepare students for occupation-specific roles in the context of mass displacement.

Key learning outcomes:
Having successfully completed the course, the student is able to:

Understand how planning and design decisions affect mass displacement impacts on the Built Environment and enhance / constrain integration and social cohesion.
Communicate and discuss issues using appropriate terminology relating to mass displacement with specific reference to planning and design of the Built Environment.
Appreciate the policy and legal frameworks that apply to mass displacement with specific reference to planning and design of the Built Environment.
Analyse a mass displacement scenario and anticipate Built Environment-related problems / issues and recommend planning and design solutions to them.

Lecturer: Chathuranganee Jayakody

Course 3b - In relation to Occupational Competencies - Construction and Facilities Management

Lead development / coordinating university:

UCLAN / TUT

Study programme / speciality:

Rebuilding after displacement / Built Environment specialisation in specific area of course

Prerequisite courses:

Introduction to Mass Displacement
Mass Displacement and the Built Environment

Complementary (subsequent) courses:

None / continuous professional development opportunities

Course objectives:

To explain how construction and facilities management interventions can mitigate mass displacement impacts the Built Environment and enhance integration and social cohesion.
To introduce the terminology, policy and legal frameworks relating to mass displacement with specific reference to construction and facilities management of the Built Environment.
To introduce best practices in relation to construction and facilities management of the Built Environment interventions (including with respect to disaster resilience, environmental susatinability, social cohesion, etc.)
To prepare students for occupation-specific roles in the context of mass displacement.

Key learning outcomes:
Having successfully completed the course, the student is able to:

Understand how construction and facilities management decisions and activities affect mass displacement impacts on the Built Environment and enhance / constrain integration and social cohesion.
Communicate and discuss issues using appropriate terminology relating to mass displacement with specific reference to construction and facilities management of the Built Environment.
Appreciate the policy and legal frameworks that apply to mass displacement with specific reference to construction and facilities management of the Built Environment.
Analyse a mass displacement scenario and anticipate Built Environment-related problems / issues and make recommendations to solve or alleviate them in terms of construction and facilities management.

Lecturer: Champika Liyanage
Lecturer: Emlyn Witt