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Time Out Dubai
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
Dubai Design Week 2025: Return dates, what to expect and theme revealed
Dubai Design Week is set to return for its 11th edition this year, and it looks like it will be bigger than ever. Running from Tuesday November 4 to Sunday November 9, Dubai Design Week will feature a line-up of top designers, emerging talent and eye-catching public installations. Bringing some of the best designers from around the world into the same space as some emerging artists, the theme of this year will be 'Community', as a response to the UAE's Year of Community. If you like reading this: 7 things to do for an immediate serotonin boost in Dubai The Waterfront Terrace in d3 will play host to design, fashion, architecture and art exhibitions during the week. Instagram-friendly outdoor installations from designers, architects, collectives, creative practitioners and design-led brands will explore the overarching theme of community. If you fancy getting involved in the action, then there will be a programme packed with workshops at Maker Space which will offer visitors of all ages and skill levels a challenge. Editions, a limited-edition art and design fair, will take place between Thursday November 6 and Sunday November 9. It will showcase work from 50 local and international galleries, design studios and collectives. Credit: Dubai Design Week 2024 Supporting local designers, a marketplace will be constructed for the week, allowing producers to showcase and sell everything from homeware to jewellery and fashion. Keeping all the family entertained, the market will boast some food experiences, children's activities and live performances too. As part of the annual Urban Commisions competition, Dubai Design Week has also invited designers and architects to develop outdoor furniture for public spaces, which could be made into a reality if the design is a winner. The Abwab initiative will also return and feature emerging talent from West, South and East Asia as well as Africa. This year Abwab will follow the theme of 'In the Details'. You might also like: 11 must-see art shows in Dubai for 2024 Finally, the week will host a series of exhibitions to showcase new talent, as well as talks from leading international experts in design. If you want to get involved and participate in Dubai Design week, you are encouraged to apply on the official website. Looking for things to do in Dubai? 8 blingy things to do in Dubai if you want to show off We get it, you've got some showing off to do From beaches to mountains: 16 must-visit sunrise spots in the UAE It's worth being an early bird for these views Coming soon: The most anticipated restaurant and bar openings in Dubai Get these hot spots on your radar
Fibre2Fashion
19-07-2025
- Science
- Fibre2Fashion
Hof University students create floating islands to purify water
As part of the 'AquaTex' project, students at Hof University of Applied Sciences have developed two planted floating islands that can purify water using special textiles – one of which is already visibly floating in the rainwater retention basin on the university campus. In just ten weeks, nine bachelor's and master's students put their ideas into practice. The aim of the project was to combine plants, textiles and technology in order to further develop so-called 'blue-green infrastructure' – natural elements in cities such as parks, green roofs or rainwater reservoirs that contribute to the quality of life in addition to their function. As part of Hof University's 'AquaTex' project, students developed two floating islands using special textiles to purify water and support plant growth. Guided by Dr Harvey Harbach, the team used 3D printing, lab testing, and collaborative teamwork to create sustainable solutions for water purification and retention. One island is already installed on campus. The project was supervised by Dr Harvey Harbach from the university's Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa). His research group has been developing floating islands for years that do more than just look good. 'We want to design rainwater retention basins in such a way that they not only store water, but also clean it – and can even support plants for food or animal feed production,' said Harbach. The project used a special textile that can purify the water and reduce water pollution. The students grew watercress from seeds, tested the materials in the laboratory, developed floating bodies using a 3D printer and tested their designs in real bodies of water. They were supported by technicians from the university and the modern equipment in the MakerSpace, the workshop for inventors and developers on the Hof University campus, as well as the laboratories at the Münchberg site. The project was carried out as part of the 'Management of Project Groups' and 'Project Management Basics' modules at Hof University of Applied Sciences and was organised into three teams – for planting systems, textile components and floats. Each group started with independent research. In the design phase, the ideas were bundled, critically scrutinised and brought together. 'We have learned that successful teamwork doesn't mean doing everything together – it means coming together in a well-coordinated way at the right time,' said Aleka Briese, project manager. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR)
Chicago Tribune
07-04-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Community news: Food waste compost program and dementia caregiver session
Food waste compost program to expand In partnership with the Coffee Creek Farmers Market, the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County will expand its food waste composting program to the Duneland area. This initiative will begin on Wednesday and will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Coffee Creek Farmers Market through October 29. The food waste collected will be composted at the Duneland YMCA Healthy Living Campus, furthering the District's commitment to waste reduction. This expansion builds on the success of the ongoing collaboration with Valpo Parks, which has already diverted over 8,000 pounds of food waste from landfills. Community members are encouraged to bring their food scraps, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds and eggshells, to the market. Volunteers will be on hand to ensure that the waste is suitable for composting and to provide guidance on composting practices. For more information, visit or call 219-465-3694. Valpo partners with StoryPoint to host CarFit event Valparaiso University's occupational therapy program, part of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, will host a CarFit event to help older drivers enhance the safety and comfort of their vehicles. The free event is open to the public and will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at StoryPoint, 700 Dickinson Road, Chesterton. CarFit is a free, interactive program designed to assist older adults in adjusting their personal vehicles for maximum safety, comfort, and control. The program is sponsored through a collaboration between AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and is led by trained occupational therapy students and professionals. During the event, participants will go through a 12-point checklist to address key safety concerns. Following the assessment, occupational therapy practitioners will provide recommendations on modifications that may improve the driving experience. For more information, email Cassie Spier at To learn more about Valparaiso University's occupational therapy program, visit CHS Alumni Association to hold pancake breakfast The Chesterton High School (CHS) Alumni Association will host a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday at The Original George's Gyros Spot, 325 N. Calumet Road, Chesterton. Proceeds from the event will go to the student scholarship fund for CHS seniors. Tickets are $10 per person. Breakfast is available for dine in or carry out. Those unable to attend are encouraged to consider a donation. To purchase tickets or make a donation, visit Chess, MakerSpace sessions and jazz at the Gary Library The public is invited to participate in the following free programs at the Gary Public Library, 220 W. Fifth Ave. Saturday Chess Tournaments will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon Saturday. All ages are welcome. The 30-minute games are not USCF sanctioned. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration is encouraged but not required at weind@ MakerSpace Sessions available for April include: 3D printing, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Arts, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Cricut, 4 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays; Open Lab, Noon to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Sewing, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and Small Circuits 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Registration is required at 219-886-2484, Ext. 332. Check the library's website for exact dates or changes to the schedule. The April Sunday Jazz Concert will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. April 20. Co-sponsored by the Greater Gary American Jazz Association, special guest will be The Wock Experience featuring Kayla Johnson, vocalist; Daniel Piolet, drums; Gabriel Baykin, keyboard; Donovan Lloyd, sax; and Allen Williams, bass. Free Sunday Jazz Concerts are presented the third Sunday of each month, September through May. Entrance is on the north side only, free parking in the north parking lot. The library will be closed, no library service available. Seating is limited. More information is at 219-886-2484. Purdue Extension to host program for dementia caregivers Purdue Extension – Lake County, in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association, will host 'Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning' from 9:30 to 11 a.m. CT April 17 at 2291 N. Main St., Crown Point. Topics in the program include: tips on how to 'break the ice' and have the most common difficult conversations; how to plan ahead and build a care team that communicates well; and listening to others dealing with similar issues. Register at or call 219-755-3240. For more information, contact Linda Curley, lcurley@ Free orthopedic symposium will cover 'neck to knees' at Powers Health Join surgeons from Powers Health and Orthopedic Specialists of Northwest Indiana as they discuss signs, symptoms, risk factors and innovative treatments for orthopedic conditions. The Orthopedic Symposium, 'Improve Your Movement from Neck to Knees,' will run from 2 to 7 p.m. April 17 at the Powers Health Rehabilitation Center Community Room, 10215 Broadway, Crown Point. The presentation lineup includes: Nitin Khanna, MD, 'Pain in the Neck: Cervical Disc Replacement,' 2:30 to 3 p.m.; Sunil Dedhia, MD, 'Shouldering the Pain: Outpatient Procedures,' 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.; Daniel Woods, MD, 'Off the Cuff: Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff Tears,' 4 to 4:30 p.m.; Brett Schiffman, MD, 'On Your Nerves: Managing Compressive Neuropathy,' 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.; Jonathan Edgington, MD, 'Get Hip: A Look at Replacement Procedures,' 5:30 to 6 p.m.; and Michael Knesek, MD, 'Knee to Know: Robotic-Assisted Surgery,' 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Participants can attend any or all sessions. Registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call 219-836-3477 or visit For information about orthopedic services at Powers Health, visit
