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📣 To celebrate the first anniversary of the #AfricaEuropeCoRE initative. The Guild and African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) are pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence logo and social media channels.   ℹ Stay up to date on the Clusters activities by following us here ⤵   LinkedIn: Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence X: https://lnkd.in/eA4tWA4i Website: https://lnkd.in/d75dzTDk   In June 2023, we launched 2️⃣ 0️⃣ Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE). Each CoRE was developed with the aim to address societal and scientific challenges framed by the #AUEU #InnovationAgenda through sustainable and equitable scientific partnerships. Institutions involved in the CoREs are innovating a new way to carry out global collaboration in an unequal world and are empowering academics from both continents to overcome structural barriers in pursuit of excellence.   The initiative is open to organisations beyond our networks and currently brings together partners from over 100 institutions across 42 countries.   Check out the post below for more info ⤵ CoRE AI - Cluster of Research Excellence in AI CoRE Genomics for Health in Africa Cluster of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Migration & Health Otema Yirenkyi Institut Pasteur de Bangui Samaha Masroor Saqib Jo Vearey (she/her) Francesco Petruccione Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna Christel Vacelet Aarhus University Babeș-Bolyai University UGent University of Glasgow The University of Göttingen University of Groningen Jagiellonian University King's College London University of Oslo University of Ljubljana Univ Paris Diderot (Université Paris Cité) Université catholique de Louvain Radboud University PSL Research University Universitat Pompeu Fabra University of Tartu University of Tuebingen Uppsala University University of Warwick Universität Wien #internationalcooperation #GlobalApproach #TeamEurope #equitable #highereducation

🌍𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐬: 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 At Paeradigms, we are excited to share insights from the recent workshop "What does research offer to development NGOs and vice versa?" hosted by the Internationales Zentrum für Nachhaltige Entwicklung (IZNE) at the Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences. This event was part of the online workshop series by the Swiss Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE_CH) and formed part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the EADI European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes. The workshop highlighted the immense potential of research-NGO collaborations. By combining methodological rigour with practical insights, these partnerships can significantly enhance development interventions. Researchers bring analytical skills and data-driven approaches, while NGOs contribute invaluable local knowledge and community connections. However, several challenges need to be addressed to bridge the gap between these two sectors: 🔹 Communication and cultural barriers: Clear communication and mutual understanding are essential. Researchers and NGO practitioners often operate in different professional cultures with distinct languages and terminologies. 🔹 Differing incentive structures: Academia's "publish or perish" culture can clash with the immediate, tangible impact focus of NGOs. Aligning these priorities is crucial for successful collaborations. 🔹 Funding constraints: Limited funding specifically designed for joint projects between researchers and NGOs poses a significant hurdle. 🔹 Power dynamics and equity: More equitable partnerships are needed where both researchers and NGOs are involved in all stages of the project, from conceptualisation to dissemination. Despite these challenges, the workshop participants were optimistic and discussed potential solutions, including: 📍 Creating dedicated spaces for interaction 💰 Developing targeted funding mechanisms ⚖️ Aligning incentive systems 🤝 Promoting equity in partnerships 📢 Enhancing communication and capacity building At PAERADIGMS, we believe that beyond that, tackling complex global challenges often benefit from taking a broader approach, also incorporating industry amd policymakers to the table (which, of course, requires the relevant multi-stakeholder platforms). By fostering meaningful collaboration across these sectors, we can address "wicked problems" more effectively. Let’s continue to bridge these worlds and work together for a more equitable and sustainable future. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eJQfWnWT Nina Volles #ResearchNGOCollaboration #SustainableDevelopment #Paeradigms #EADI #IZNE #KFPE #SCNAT #Innovation #GlobalChallenges #Collaboration

Learn more about the insights from the interactive workshop 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡-𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of our online workshop series 2024.

📢 Olha isso! Check this out! Mira esto! 🇫🇮 🌎 Now the Focus is in Finland! 🔎 If you are curious about how it would be to build your research career and life in Finland, I can highly recommend the interviews of Wallace Moreira Bessa from Turun yliopisto - University of Turku and Juliana Rodrigues from Aalto University. 💡There are also mentions of some interesting actors in Finland to strengthen the Global South collaborations and perspectives at the Finnish universities, such as Finnish University Partnership for International Development, UniPID. 🤗 And in short, there is all you need to get an understanding of the Finnish research and science landscape. Thanks for the nice publication and collaboration for EURAXESS Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). #TeamFinlandKnowledge

🎤 Please join me and fellow panelists László Lengyel, Marta Kaczmarek and Anastas Mishev at this Science|Business Widening public conference on 2 October on "The role of Southeast Europe: How to maintain, build, and interconnect research and #innovation infrastructures in Europe?" 🔬 Moderated by Florin Zubascu, we'll discuss - amongst others - how researchers and #innovators can collaborate across borders, what are the best practices in setting up regional infrastructures and how researchers and #innovators from the Western Balkans can connect to EU #innovation ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/eaycFr_E

🇧🇪 The Belgian Science Policy Office is co-organising the conference #StrongerTogether: SSAH and the future of evidence-informed policymaking 🌍 🇪🇺 This conference aligns with the motivations of #KT4D to address cultural influences and barriers undermining democratic values, while enhancing opportunities for collaboration to design a more inclusive policy ecosystem, building a more informed #Europe. You can find more information about the event on our website: 👉 https://rb.gy/cos12i 🗓 When: 6-7 May 2024 🖼 Where: Tervuren, Belgium (Royal Museum for Central Africa) Why this conference matters 💯 🔹 STEM disciplines have the spotlight when it comes to facilitating informed policy decisions 🔹 Shift the conversation to highlight integrated international expert voices in the arts, social sciences, and the humanities to ensure multidisciplinary evidence in policymaking 🔹 Showcase the capacity of SSAH to address complex societal challenges and how to better integrate SSAH research into relevant topics in European programmes 🤝 #Policymakers, #SSAH scientists, #research and #academia representatives, government decision makers, and data management brokers will have the opportunity to engage in:  ✴ Keynote speeches  ✴ Presentations of case studies ✴ Interactive debates   #EIPM #KnowledgeTechnologies #policymaking #EU

Excellent Panel Discussion to Follow with a promise of great insights from Professor Sir Tumani Corrah KBE MRG!

Time to put together the best set of materials to share with ResearchOps Community next Thursday! #InternationalResearchOps Over the past 16+ years, I've worked with various clients (with different needs, setups and so on) to help them understand their customers and markets on a global scale (47 countries and counting). I've collaborated with teams of various forms from every continent (though, admittedly, I still dream of a project with some penguins down in Antarctica! 🐧) My research experiences weren't always smooth sailing. I've faced my fair share of tough challenges and surprises along the way. One common myth I keep running into is that doing cross-cultural research is as easy as hiring a local team, adding a translator, and going through the motions. But in reality, there’s so much more to it. There are a lot more nuances in it which would affect the quality of your research output and outcome. The ups, downs and hard-earned lessons from these experiences have been invaluable. That's why I decided to write 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 📖 so I can share these learnings and insights with others. My goal is to help others sidestep the mistakes I made and to help them minimise the challenges they might face when planning and executing international research, so they can get deeper, more accurate insights about international markets and local audiences. If this sounds interesting to you, I’d love for you to join the session! I’ll be leaving plenty of time for Q&A, so feel free to bring along any research challenges you’re facing! 📅 When: 21st Nov, 4 PM GMT 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePbHm7-C (This session will be recorded and shared on the ReOp's Vimeo channel later - I'll share the link once it's available) Hope to see you there!  😊 #researchops #internationalresearch #culturalisation

As associated partners in the INSPIRING ERA consortium, Xjenza Malta is supporting the development and strengthening of the European Research Area (https://lnkd.in/dDw-hWbA) and ensuring that research and technology stakeholders are able to communicate their vision and experience with the EU approach to science and innovation. Starting this summer, the INSPIRING ERA project is launching a continuous process to research and screen existing stakeholders’ experiences with the ERA. 📝 Our goal is to analyse relevant reports and identify gaps in policy fields related to the ERA Actions: https://lnkd.in/deUTDYrM As a next step, we’ll collaborate with European Commission representatives and the ERA Forum to address them. This effort will culminate in the development of guidelines and recommendations aimed at filling these gaps, which will be compiled into policy briefs for R&I policymakers. 🔍 We plan to gather and share insights: By collecting, processing, and disseminating valuable information, lessons learned, and best practices, we aim to support the implementation of the ERA Policy Agenda. We need your input! Share your experiences—successes, challenges, and insights—to help us make your work easier and more effective. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of the ERA Policy Agenda. Fill in our questionnaire and contribute to the continuous improvement of ERA. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dY7nsKaC #ERA #ResearchAndInnovation #EU #PolicyAgenda #BestPractices #EUResearchArea #EUScience #Collaboration #PolicyMaking

The first social event of NAMES 2024 hosted by Konya Bilim Merkezi (Konya Science Center), Turkey, was the Gala Dinner on Day One. . NAMES Conferences are a great platform to foster exchange and cooperation between science communicators in general, science centers and museums staff in particular, from all over the world, with the aim of benefiting from collective experiences. Networking and collaboration are necessary to enhance the outcomes of this dynamic and ever-changing field, which in turn is necessary for the popularization of science and technology. . Contribution/Participation in NAMES Conferences is not limited to NAMES Members or interested participants from the North Africa and Middle East region, but is open for the following candidates from all over the world: - CEOs and Leaders of Existing Science and Discovery Centers; - Leaders of Emerging Science and Discovery Centers; - Decision Makers, and Creative Thinkers; - Program Developers, Exhibits’ Designers, Curators, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Fundraising and Development Staff and other professionals in the field; - Free-lance Experts and Consultants in the field; - Researchers, Scientists; and, - International Science and Discovery Centers. . Stay tuned for news about our upcoming NAMES 2026 conference; meanwhile, you can visit the following webpage for a look at NAMES previous conferences: https://lnkd.in/dbvM_apz . . . . . #NAMES_network #NAMESnetwork #SciComm #ScienceEngagement #Conference #Lookback