ALT Carousel cover slide with the question "Who gets to shape the city?" in large black text and the word "shape" in orange outline font. Below, the subtitle reads "ERC frontier research for the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026". Wooden building blocks are arranged into the shape of a house against a white background.

ALT Photograph of a live music performance on a stage bathed in blue light, with a large ocean projection on the backdrop. Several musicians including a saxophonist, double bassist and pianist are visible. A small sailboat prop sits on the stage floor. Below, bold black text reads: "THEAGENT studies how theatre and performance interact with migration, gentrification and urban change across five European cities."

ALT Photograph of two silhouetted figures, one pointing upwards, facing a large illuminated backdrop featuring colourful illustrated characters including a whale, a ship, and fish. Below, bold black text reads: "It shows how cultural practices can express belonging, challenge exclusion and reshape public understandings of the city. Democratic engagement is not only political or institutional; it is also cultural and lived."

ALT Black slide with large white text reading: "Democratic engagement also happens through culture, when urban communities negotiate belonging, memory and public space."

ALT Carousel cover slide with the question "Who gets to shape the city?" in large black text and the word "shape" in orange outline font. Below, the subtitle reads "ERC frontier research for the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026". Wooden building blocks of varying heights are arranged against a white background, suggesting a city skyline.

ALT Photograph of a tree-lined residential street in a Dutch city, flanked by traditional brick apartment buildings with parked cars along the pavement. Below, bold black text reads: "Economic segregation in cities limits opportunity and weakens social cohesion."

ALT Close-up photograph of a yellow tactile paving strip running across dark grey urban paving stones. Below, bold black text reads: "SEGUE models how inequality, geography and social dynamics interact across urban space. Its policy simulations help explore how cities can become more inclusive and more cohesive."

ALT Black slide with large white text reading: "Democratic engagement starts with cities where opportunities, resources and participation are not divided by postcode."

ALT Graphic with the title "Neuroscience 2026" in black and orange text against a light-to-dark gradient background. Two circular portrait photographs are arranged with names and affiliations: Christine Holt, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom; Erin Schuman, Max Planck Institute, Germany.

ALT Cover slide with the question "Who gets to shape the city?" in large black text and the word "shape" styled in ERC orange outline font. Below, the subtitle reads "ERC frontier research for the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026". Three wooden figurines representing people and a tree are arranged on a wooden platform against a white background.

ALT Aerial photograph of a cyclist on a green urban bike lane bordered by trees and paving stones. Below the image, bold black text reads: "Urban greening can bring parks, bike lanes and climate resilience to cities. But without safeguards, it can also drive displacement and green gentrification."

ALT Photograph of a diverse group of people working together in an urban rooftop community garden with raised vegetable beds and green plants. Below, bold black text reads: "GREENLULUS highlights how fair policies and resident participation can help ensure the green transition benefits all citizens." The words "fair policies and resident participation" are highlighted in ERC orange.

ALT Black slide with large white text reading: "Democratic engagement means involving residents from the beginning, so greener neighbourhoods remain inclusive neighbourhoods."