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A new framework for designing “chronocities”: cities that align urban life with human biological rhythms, translating chronobiology into policies on lighting, work, education, and health to improve wellbeing, sustainability, and productivity. More than 200 participants from around the world gathered to discuss how time policies can tackle urgent challenges such as sleep deprivation, time poverty, […]

■ The city brings together more than 300 representatives from 16 countries to promote the role of medium-sized cities in time policies. ■ The forum marks one of the key moments of the 2026 Capital status and positions Sant Boi as a global benchmark in work–life balance, care and everyday wellbeing. ■ The meeting provides

The Time Use Initiative (TUI) participated in the II Meeting with Analysts and Users organised by the Institut d’Estadística de Catalunya (Idescat) and the Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics (CED), held on 1 and 2 June 2026 at the Cotxeres Hall of Barcelona’s Palau Robert. The event brought together analysts, researchers, and advanced users to discuss the

“Where is my time?” This is the question at the heart of #MyTimeMatters, the first European citizen campaign to bring the right to time into public debate. Far from being anecdotal, this question reflects a broader reality: across Europe, people increasingly feel they do not have enough time, are constantly rushed, and struggle to balance

On April 16, the Time Use Initiative (TUI) took part in the conference “Inclusion and the Right to Time”, held at the Teatre Auditori del Tívoli in El Vendrell. The event brought together around 200 participants, including professionals, institutional representatives and local stakeholders, to reflect on inequalities in access to time and promote more inclusive

The Time Use Initiative (TUI) has taken part in the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the NUST Network (New Social Uses of Time), held on 18 March in Barcelona. As a driving organisation and long-standing member, TUI joined the commemoration of two decades of collective work aimed at transforming the organisation of time both

» Time Use Week 2026 will be organised during the week of 19-22 October, with the topic looking at social acceleration and its impact on well-being. » As a new feature, this year’s edition opened a call for proposals both for speakers and practical experiences in time policies, with the deadline for submissions being the

The Time Use Initiative (TUI) took part in the third working session of the participatory process to develop the Catalan Agenda for Work–Life Balance and Co-responsibility, held on 26 February 2026 in El Prat de Llobregat. The session brought together representatives from companies, trade unions, universities and the third sector to advance the collective construction

Time policies continue to gain global momentum with their expansion into Asia, following a new cooperation agreement signed on 26 February 2026 between the Time Use Initiative (TUI) and the Guangzhou Institute for Urban Innovation (GIUI). The partnership marks a step forward in bringing time-use perspectives into new regional contexts and strengthening their presence in

On February 19, the Time Use Initiative (TUI) participated in the debate “Rethinking time use and scheduling: the experience of Catalonia,” organised by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The meeting focused on working time as a key element for the well-being of workers and the efficiency of companies. During the session, it was highlighted how