Future Studies in the UniverCity: collective experimentation to expand possibilities

The 4th edition of UniverCity will take place on 11–12 December 2025 at AS Fabrik (Bilbao). Organized within the Global Digital Humanities BA at Mondragon University, UniverCity has become a biannual gathering point where university, city, and society come together to imagine new futures through dialogue and creativity. Under this year’s theme, Future Studies in the UniverCity: collective experimentation to expand possibilities, the event will bring together local and international experts, students, educators, and community actors to collectively explore how we can reimagine urban life and higher education in times of systemic change.

The 2025 edition connects with the emerging field of Future Studies, an interdisciplinary movement that invites us to understand societies not only by what they are but also by what they could become. Through keynotes, workshops, and collaborative projects, UniverCity 4 will explore how imagination, fiction, and experimentation can serve as critical tools to navigate the complex challenges facing our cities and communities. More than a conference, UniverCity is an invitation—to academics, practitioners, and citizens alike—to co-create spaces where alternative futures can take root.