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Winners Nature Based Future Challenge 2024 announced! On 29 November 2023, 62 teams from around the world started competing in the Nature Based Future Challenge. Their mission was to develop an innovative nature-based perspective for one of the world's most climate-sensitive regions, the delta region of Bangladesh. After two selection rounds, 11 teams advanced to the grand finals. After much consideration, the jury chose their winners on the 11th of June. In the end, Team Delta Harmonics received a price of €9,000 as winner of the Challenge, Team Delta GO! as second place €2,000, and Team Deltability for third place a €1,000 price. The Special Partners Prize of €500 was awarded to Team Terraqueous. Following a successful edition this year, the next edition of the challenge will take place in the 2025/26 academic year and will focus on the Mississippi Delta. Would you like more information about the Nature Based Future Challenge, its magazine, and the aftermovie of the 2024 edition? Check the following webpage: https://lnkd.in/gMJi2yWD #studentchallenge #bangladesh #delta

#Paris2024 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 – 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬-𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡! Through our video installation 'Windows to Denmark' at the Denmark Pavilion, you can meet innovative Danish thinkers dedicated to making a difference. We celebrate the ideas that inspire and contribute to creating a better way of living and show how community-driven change has been part of the Danish DNA for centuries. One of these thinkers is the 28-year-old PhD student Nicklas Brendborg, author of the hugely successful 'Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to Longevity', which has been translated into more than 30 languages, featured in prominent media like The New York Times, and has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. About his window at the Pavilion, Nicklas says: “It’s a giant honor. When I’m not good enough to be on the team for football or handball, this is an awesome way to represent Denmark. And actually, when it comes to biomedicine, Denmark and Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen are definitely frontrunners.” Nicklas’ book, 'Jellyfish Age Backwards: Nature's Secrets to Longevity', is a love letter to nature and, among other things, explores how aging in the animal kingdom can inspire humans and science alike to live longer and better lives. For instance, the tiny jellyfish that can age forward and then, when threatened, age backward and begin the process all over again. Or the Greenland shark, still living today, that was already 286 years old when the Titanic sank. But why look at animals? “It’s definitely a personal interest of mine. I always wanted to write the book that I wanted to read. But also, when it comes to biology, we are so lucky that we can go out into nature and look at other animals like ourselves. If another living being can live for 200 years, maybe we can do that too”, says Nicklas Brendborg. #DenmarkPavilion2024 #NicklasBrendborg #BetterLife

The 19th Munin Conference on #ScholarlyPublishing November 26th - November 28th (Tromsø)! An international conference on #scientificcommunication, with “open” as an important aspect - organised annually at UiT- The Arctic University of Norway. In what ways can #education be made more open? What kind of #research practices should be categorized as #openscience? What kind of support do scholar-owned #journals need? How can #qualitativeresearchdata be made more reusable? To discuss these and other questions, come to this year's Munin for a three-day programme full of presentations, workshops and panels. If you are an employee / #student of UiT The Arctic University of Norway, you will be able to attend the plenary sessions for free, without registration. However, if you want lunch/coffee and if you want to be guaranteed a place in a workshop, you can register as an ordinary participant (full conference fees apply). There is also a possibility for UiT-affiliated participants (employees and students) to sign up for a waiting list for workshops and to help out during the conference. Volunteers get lunch and coffee on the days they help out, and they are also invited to the conference reception and dinner. Registration deadline is 11 November. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the organising committee at [email protected]. Sign up and more info: https://lnkd.in/e_F8Uqeb

Professor David James, CEO of Labosport Group, is a Director and Fellow of the (ISEA) International Sports Engineering Association and has been continuously involved with the organization since 2002. This year's ISEA conference, in its 15th year, reaffirmed its status as the premier global gathering for sports engineering research, attracting top academic researchers, industry leaders, and representatives from prestigious sports federations such as FIFA, World Rugby, International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the International Tennis Federation . The focus on sport surfaces was a highlight of the conference where David James chaired several sessions, showcasing groundbreaking research. Notably, the collaborative work between Loughborough University and Labosport on the rotational traction test for synthetic turf, led by Harry McGowen, was presented. This innovative research promises to enhance the safety and efficiency of sports surfaces. Professor David James and Professor Paul Fleming also presented a paper on their work with the FIH regarding the step change to using 'dry' turf for elite level play in field hockey. David Rigby and Carolyn Webb, both with Labosport UK, were also in attendance, taking advantage of the opportunity to engage with the latest advancements and networking with leading experts in the field. For those interested in exploring the research further, full peer-reviewed papers are available here: Springer Link: https://lnkd.in/eEVPhG4M Nature: https://lnkd.in/eCns6BGu #SportsEngineering #ISEA #ISEA2024 #Innovation #Research #Collaboration #SportsScience

I was pleased to contribute to the ongoing EIT HEI Initiative event today in Brussels to once again represent EURASHE, E.I.N.S. E³UDRES² European University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Network for Smart and Sustainable Regions and Fachhochschule St. Pölten. My main issues: - It is all about passionate and open-minded colleagues. With support from the EIT HEI Initiative we have enabled and empowered these „Ent-re-e-novators“ (Entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, innovators) who drive necessary change and transformation of higher education. - We have to re-shape higher education institutions and connect them closer to society and industries in order to co-create impact and help to solve societal, ecological and economic challenges. We have to re-think our roles to overcome an increasing lack of trust in science that is not only widespread amongst people that we first leave behind and then blaim to vote far right- or left-wing. Also CEOs of successful companies, like for instance Leonhard Birnbaum in an interview in DIE ZEIT a few month ago, point out the scientists are irrelevant for him, as they are only able to answer his questions in 20 or 30 years time, but he has to take decisions and act right now… - We have to manage complexity, act opportunity driven and - at least from time to time - leave our cosy scientific bubbles and academic ivory towers. We have to join all our forces and co-create mutual benefits together with various stakeholders. We have to build on the diversity of European regions as most relevant source for both innovation and resilience. Yes, we are „Stronger Together“, as we recently pointed out during our EURASHE Annual Conference.

🎉We are excited to share that the YAF - MSCA DN is now live on LinkedIn! YAF was launched in December 2023 and is already making incredible strides🌟 🔬About the Network YAF is a #DoctoralNetwork of the #MarieCurie action program that will train the next generation of researchers in a highly interdisciplinary and intersectorial research environment such that they can soundly address upcoming challenges concerning production yeast-based Sustainable Aviation Fuels. 🌐 IMDEA Energy (Coordinator) | TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology | DTU - Technical University of Denmark | Åbo Akademi University | CIEMAT | Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant | Imperial College London | Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | Universidad Complutense de Madrid | Ghent University | Nutropy | hfp consulting 🚀1st Year of the Network Over the past year, our network has: ✅ Hired 12 exceptional Doctoral Candidates from across the globe, who are already diving into groundbreaking research in Yeast-Based Solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuels ✈️. ✅ Built a successful collaboration between beneficiaries and associated partners across Europe. ✅ Hosted our 1st training and networking events, encouraging collaboration and a strong sense of community. 💡Looking Ahead As we enter our second year, we are excited to scale new heights with upcoming trainings, consortium meetings, secondments, and the continuous collaboration of our international team. Together, we are shaping a more innovative, sustainable future. 🔎Check out YAF Website ✅ Latest trainings & events: https://lnkd.in/deU2kWQR ✅ Discover the 12 IRPs that are part of YAF: yaf-project.eu/irps/ Stay tuned for updates as our journey unfolds, and feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more about our work or potential collaborations! #MSCA #MarieCurie #Innovation #Research #PhD #Collaboration #Sustainability #HorizonEU #yeast #aviationfuels

“The Danube bend” -Le notre competition 2025 The Danube bend is a beautiful area nearby Budapest. Villages follow the flow of the Danube river and majestic nature surrounds the area. How do we maintain these communities and develop a deep connection with nature while Budapest slowly expands towards these areas? Maybe you can’t control urban sprawl, but can we steer it? What impact does urban sprawl have on nature and the traditional communities? We strive for a way to create a growth where nature and communities can co-exist with the new people moving in. A system supporting efficient sprawling while bridging diverse values. 🌱⚖️🧎🏻➡️ Maybe you have some interesting insights about this topic. We are open for contact and curious for your ideas! For the following weeks, we will work diligently to realize this complex system. We look forward to the interesting insights from our network. #LeNotreCompetition2025 Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein – VHL University of Applied Sciences

🤝Today and tomorrow, we will hold our 4th transnational meeting to discuss the progress of our AIRinVET project. The meeting will take place at the office of our host, EURASHE. 🌟Our project aims to bring applied and innovative research to Vocational Educational and Training (#VET) institutes. By doing so, these institutes can benefit from the value of research while simultaneously helping SMEs in their region, to support the green and digital transition. 📚As we enter the last half-year of our project, our focus is on making the results relevant and useful for all VET institutes across Europe. We have discussed various aspects, including the framework, dimensions, and roadmap that VET institutes can follow to initiate and enhance their applied and innovation research for #SMEs. Knowing more? Visit our website: www.airinvet.eu or read our latest newsletter https://lnkd.in/ePnHSRR2. TKNIKA ISSO. beter weten, beter bouwen Wij zijn Katapult Hanse-Parlament AFM Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH) EURASHE IMH Campus #AIRinVET #VocationalEducation #Training #AppliedInnovation #Research #SMEs #Innovation #EUvocationalexcellence #copcoves #erasmus

Made in VET - Applied Research and Innovation 🛠️ ✨On October 16th, as part of the AIRinVET project, we organised an online symposium titled Made in VET - Applied Research and Innovation. During this symposium, we extensively explored the possibilities and added value of R&I by VET institutes, aimed at SMEs in their region. This was done in collaboration with representatives from our sister projects and EACEA. 📺 You can watch the symposium on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/enV47pTU Short overview of the topics presented and discussed: - R&I in VET - EU Forward-Looking Actions - Grégoire Douxchamps, EACEA. - Current Situation of Research and Innovation (R&I) in VET. - Barriers & Enablers to carry out R&I in VET. - Facing Challenges & Proposals: - BARCOVE Proposal - Juan Manuel Mondejar, Projar Group - Challenger Project Proposal - Nataša Kristan Primšar, School Centre Kranj - AIRinVET Proposal - Barbara van Ginneken, Wij zijn Katapult - Panel Discussion: The Future of R&I in VET, covering: - Participation of different agents in a R&I by VET ecosystem. - Measuring impact of R&I by VET in their region. - Future outlook of R&I by VET. We were very happy to have also Diane Burt in our Symposium, to bring in the Canadian Perspective. The Symposium was broadcast from Tknika, Centre for Applied Research of FP Euskadi; the organisation of the event was led by TKNIKA and EURASHE. More information about our project is on our website: www.airinvet.eu TKNIKA ISSO. beter weten, beter bouwen Wij zijn Katapult Hanse-Parlament AFM Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH) EURASHE IMH Campus #AIRinVET #VocationalEducation #Training #AppliedInnovation #Research #SMEs #Innovation #EUvocationalexcellence #copcoves #erasmus #EACEA #Symposium

By integrating applied research into vocational training programs, AIRinVET opens the door to sustainable innovation and enables SMEs to take advantage of new technologies and processes while preserving the qualities of the vocational education and training (VET) system. It is great to see the dissemination goes on and the results area good basis for further establishment of applied research in the VET Sector