Center of scientific excellence & research
The vision
Center of Advanced and Postdoctoral Research at University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje (CAPRIS UKIM) aims to foster and promote advanced research in the field of sustainable urban development through integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the challenges of the built environment, contemporary society and local communities.
The vision of CAPRIS UKIM is to establish a center of scientific excellence and high-quality research that will promote an informed and inclusive scientific and public debate about the topics and challenges that are relevant for the future sustainable development of the society. The vision of the Centre is based on principles of freedom of scientific research and mobility of young researchers for creation of sustainable, innovative and inclusive development. The vision of the Center will be achieved through promotion of regional and transnational cooperation and exchange in research and innovation on the topics of urban sustainable development.
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The goals
The main goal of CAPRIS UKIM is to enable and support the advancement and exchange of scientific knowledge among postdoctoral and young researchers in the domains that are important for creation of future urban sustainability.
Promote the importance of research and innovation
The objectives
The objectives of the CAPRIS UKIM are:
Importance of architecture as a collaborative effort
The legacy
The foundation of CAPRIS UKIM in Skopje, North Macedonia is based on the legacy of the Skopje Project – an international support and solidarity in the post-earthquake reconstruction of city of Skopje after the 1963 devastating earthquake followed by UN led project for the reconstruction of the city. The Skopje project demonstrated the importance of architecture as a collaborative effort in the divided world promoting the belief that the construction of the human habitat is a humane way to solve socio-political and economic obstacles of the contemporary world. This synergy of politics and knowledge of how to build better and more just cities were unique feature of the Skopje project that demonstrates the importance of the capacity of architects and planners to solve the problems of the cities and societies.
