About UReC
With the establishment of Osaka Metropolitan University in April 2022, the Urban Research Plaza (URP) and the Center of Education and Research for Disaster Management (CERD), both formerly part of Osaka City University, were integrated to form the Urban Resilience Research Center (UReC).
UReC is an interdisciplinary research institution that integrates education, research, and social contribution as its core functions. Working with departments across the university and with external partners, UReC functions as an urban think tank that promotes both theoretical and practical solutions to complex urban issues.
Modern cities face increasingly diverse risks, including natural disasters, climate change, social fragmentation, and governance challenges. UReC provides a platform for collaboration among academia, government, industry, and civil society, aiming to create inclusive, safe, and sustainable urban environments.
As a hub for urban science and disaster resilience, UReC fosters innovation through community-based activities, global partnerships, and the development of professionals who can respond to emerging urban challenges.
Mission of UReC
- To serve as a leading hub for research and practice in urban science and disaster resilience.
- To deepen scientific understanding and advance theoretical frameworks in related domains.
- To cultivate human resources who can contribute at the forefront of urban science and disaster risk reduction.
- To promote collaboration not only within academia but also with practitioners and stakeholders in urban communities.
- To contribute to the realization of inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities.