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Panel Discussion. Entrepreneurship, Startups and Innovations for Energy Transition. Within the framework of the annual scientific conference "Actual Problems of Management and Marketing" Discussion Questions: ✅The role of education in entrepreneurial ecosystems: how can universities engage in energy innovation? ✅Energy transition: what do you see as priority innovations in energy? ✅What do you consider to be the main obstacles of energy transition? ✅Where do you see the most significant opportunities and barriers for innovation within the energy sector? ✅What initiatives are needed to foster an entrepreneurial culture within the energy industry? ✅Which players in the energy transition are still inadequately represented in the sector? ✅Gender and inclusive approach for transformative change in the energy sector. 🔵Dates: April 18, 2024 🔵Time: 09.00-10.00 CET (10.00-11.00 Kyiv time) 🔵Online on ZOOM 🔵working language is English 🔵Organizers: Marketing & Business Management Department @NaUKMA Center for Analytics and Business Modeling of Sustainable Development NaUKMA 🔵Co-Organizers: #HORIZON Interconnected Innovation #Ecosystem project titled “Co-creating more connected ecosystems to transition European innovation” (#WEnnovate) Read more https://lnkd.in/dTvekJ9Y

Real progress comes from daring to be uncomfortable   The EDU summit was designed to inspire creativity and foster collaboration. The discussions I attended on "Accelerating Geothermal Energy" and "Future Guardians: Engaging The Next Generation" were electric and thought-provoking.    Reflecting on the Energy Disruptors UNITE summit, three key insights stand out to me:   "There should be no politics in climate change," as Jacinda Ardern boldly stated. Climate action transcends political divides; it’s about our planet’s future.   We need brave leaders who dare to take bold decisions. True leadership is about stepping out of comfort zones and making impactful choices that drive change.   Collaboration is key to scaling up the transition to sustainable energy. Together, we can leverage diverse expertise and resources to tackle the challenges ahead.   At Baseload Capital, we are convinced that collaboration is essential for driving meaningful change in the energy sector. Together, we can push the boundaries of what’s possible and forge a more sustainable future.   A heartfelt thank you to EDU for organizing another outstanding event. It has been an honor to participate and engage with such inspiring leaders in our industry. #EDU #UNITE #Collaboration #GeothermalEnergy #NextGeneration

“I believe that education only happens when those being educated are able to tell more empowering stories about themselves and the world we live in." - Prof. Mushtak Al-Atabi Our Provost and CEO, Prof. Mushtak Al-Atabi was interviewed by The Pie News discussing how purpose-driven education, a holistic approach in higher learning guides students to identify their unique purpose and how they can mobilise it into a positive impact. Read more below. #HWUM #HeriotWattMalaysia #DrivenByPurpose #ShapingFutures

We are proud to have included the incredible Joshua Bruce in our REflect Top 24 Role Models for 2024 list. Joshua is a Youth advisory board member at Mission 44, it was great to chat with him about his greatest career achievement and his advice for future generations of engineers. Q1. What is your greatest achievement in your career? "My greatest career achievement has been launching the Young Engineers Summit 2023 in Ghana. This initiative was born from a simple idea jotted down after a trip to Ghana, where I witnessed the incredible potential of young innovators working with limited resources. The summit brought together nearly 150 talented youth from across the country, some traveling over seven hours to attend, showcasing their remarkable inventions often created from scraps and e-waste. By gathering these bright minds, we created a platform for them to address and solve problems affecting their own communities." Q2. Who or what inspires you in your work? “I've always been naturally curious, questioning the world around me and never accepting things at face value. Through the lens of engineering, technology, and roles like my advisory position for Sir Lewis Hamilton's charity, Mission 44, I've come to see a world where real challenges can be overcome through the combination of technology, capital, and human energy, curiosity, and ingenuity. I've realized the immense importance of our perspective - how we view the world shapes our approach to problems. With the right mindset, challenges transform into exciting new adventures that can be solved if approached from different angles. I must credit my parents for creating an environment where I could dream, believe, and witness first-hand the power of hard work and resilience. Equally important is my journey with God, which has instilled in me an attitude of walking by faith, not by sight. These foundations, combined with my innate curiosity, continue to fuel my inspiration and drive to make a positive impact in the world.” Q3. Please provide one piece of advice for future global ethnic-majority engineers. “Be relentlessly curious and never accept things as they are. Always ask "why?" and challenge the status quo. Instead of focusing solely on what you want to do, concentrate on the problems you want to solve. Remember, engineering is about reimagining possibilities. Your unique perspective and experiences are invaluable assets. By questioning existing systems and approaching challenges with fresh eyes, you have the power to innovate and create solutions that can transform lives and industries. Embrace your curiosity, for it is the spark that ignites true engineering breakthroughs and drives positive change in our world.” The Top 24 for 2024 list was produced in partnership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE-UK).

"Alt fuels such as CBG should ideally be at the centre of the clean-energy transition. But they are not. Which makes me wonder if we should be focusing on something a lot more fundamental—like starting a heck of a lot of new sustainability schools, or S-schools. Because clearly, regular B-schools and engineering colleges (mostly in the news nowadays for falling placements) are not serving the purpose of educating students in sustainability skills." "After being promised the moon at the time of joining these B-schools, most graduates are in for a reality check inside the first year of their professional careers." A very interesting and need of the hour read, loved it! With the industry landscape changing rapidly with the onset of AI, climate-focused jobs should and must become the trend. The growth in Climate Sector in this decade can be similar to how the 2010s were for the IT industry. In the past 20 years, almost every engineering graduate switched over to IT/MBA, but interdisciplinary green skills are the future!

In today's rapidly evolving world, the synergy between innovation and Sustainability development is not just an opportunity - it's a necessity. As we face global challenges, we are also witnessing the rise of young dynamic generation ready to drive a meaningful change. Innovation is the engine that empowers progress. From AI to renewable energy, young entreprenuers and visionaries are breaking boundaries and creating new technologies that solve real - world problems. These innovations are not only boosting economic growth but are also setting the foundation or Sustainable practices across industries. Sustainability is nolonger optional - it's the feature. As businesses and governments shift towards greener policies, young leaders are stepping up to ensure that our economic progress doesn't come at the expense of our planet. Sustainable practices from reducing carbon footprints to adopting circular economies are being embraced by companies large and small, driven by a generation that priotizes the longterm health of environment. Employment Development is key . For innovation and Sustainability to thrive, we need to create opportunities for the young workforce. Education, upskilling and access to technology are crucial to empowering this generation to lead in a fast- paced, competitive global market. By fostering entreprenuership, digital literacy and green jobs , we can unlock their potential to drive the future economy. Together, the Young World Generation holds the blueprint for a Sustainable and innovative feature. Let's support their passion , invest in their skills and co - create a world that balances prosperity with Substainability. #Innovation#Sustainability #Youth Employment#Future of work #Sustainable Development# Young World #Green Economy#Entrepreneurship # IreneJanepher #NexFord University

We are delighted to share our first Special Issue which is now published ▶️ https://lnkd.in/daa2RgjX. This Special Issue on “Catalysing Action and Transdisciplinary Pathways towards Sustainable Transitions” covers pertinent discussion around #sustainability, #creativity, #businessindicator benefits, #systemicinnovation in the #EuropeanEnergy Sector, #responsibledesign of #electrictwowheelers, #regenerativematerialdesign, #circularbioeconomy, #circulareconomy, #smartcityinnovation, and #sustainableecosystem #businessmodels. We would like to thank our Guest Editors (Dr. Jörn Bühring, PhD, MBA, SFHEA, Mika Aaltonen & Lucy Kimbell) for curating this #SpecialIssue. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Eric Quint Luca Simeone @Dimitrios Lappas Panagiotis Karampelas Diego S. Simon Önnered Ivona Bravić Michael Thelen Veronika Hornung-Prähauser Claudia Luger-Bazinger Sebastian Will Melenie H. Tuukka Toivonen, PhD (Oxon.) Titta Tapiola Jarkko Leppälä Maryam Ghalibaf Stefano Pascucci Yat Ming Ooi Kenneth Husted @Krassimira Paskaleva Ian Cooper Jarkko Pellikka Bailey Lähdesmäki Abu Dhabi University Hellenic Air Force Technical NCO Academy Universidad de Santiago de Compostela Mälardalen University AFRY Salzburg Research Würzburger Institut für Verkehrswissenschaften GmbH (WIVW) The Tyre Collective Becoming Regenerative Loughborough University Natural Resources Institute Finland / Luonnonvarakeskus University of Exeter The University of Auckland Nokia Savonia University of Applied Sciences #innovation #openinnovation #innovationmanagement #management #data #opendata #technology #tech #digitaltransformation #digitalisation #digitaltechnologies #digitalization #digitalinnovation #AI #ICT #artificialintelligence #innovationstrategy #businessinnovation #thoughtleadership #researchimpact #knowledgemanagement #entrepreneurship #digital #digitech #IoT #business #futuresthinking #fintech #finance #economy #cleantech #energytransformation #digitalcurrency #sustainability #sdgs #science #openscience #healthtech #socialsciences #industry #biotech #socialchallenges #grandchallenges #socialinnovation #sustainableworld #openaccess #openaccess #academia #research #ZeroWaste #GreenEconomy #ResourceEfficiency

Remember, Technology will cause men to seek Education for improved or adjustive living but Education will not necessarily cause men to seek Technology. #Africa #Technology #Growth #Sustainability

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With #humankind facing #globalchallenges of unprecedented complexity and growing urgency, such as the #sustainabledevelopmentgoals and targets expressed in the Agenda for Sustainable Development by the #UN (2017), the success of #research #translation and #innovation could never be more important. This is a clear indication of an unmet need for understanding the drivers of #success, the causes of #failure, and the necessary tools to improve. While acknowledging the primary mission of universities is education, they are also in a prime position to influence the successful #translation of new knowledge for positive #societalimpact! Jason Scholz, Tim Stroh, JJ (Joseph) Richardson, @David F. Downes & Swee Mak 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRjjfqgG RMIT University United Nations #valuecreation #productivityassessment #leanbusiness #successprediction #knowledgetransfer #universityresearchtranslation #researchtranslation #lowcarbonenergysystems #plastics #ecologicalfootprint #biodiversity #WorldClimateConference #EuropeanGreenDeal #Climatechange #Resilience #Innovation #technicaltransitions #digitaltransformation #digitalisation #openinnovation #data #opendata #technology #tech #management #innovationmanagement #socialdilemma #socialchange #digitaltechnologies #digitalization #humanbehaviour #society #businessinnovation #thoughtleadership #researchimpact #BusinessModels #Industry #InnovationStrategy #strategy #sdgs #unsdgs #economy #finance #socialchallenges #digitech #grandchallenges #socialinnovation #sustainableworld #sustainability #innovativebusiness #sustainablebusiness #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #strategicplanning #futuresthinking #strategicdesign #technological #businessmodel #organisational #climatechallenges #opportunities #openaccess #unitednations