EMES International Research Network

🌟 March 2025 marks a game-changing moment for EMES International Research Network as we proudly part of EMCCINNO and WISESHIFT_Empowering Work Integration Social Enterprises for Inclusive and Sustainable Transitions—two Horizon Europe projects set to empower #socialenterprises as drivers of sustainability and systemic change across Europe. 🌍💡 What makes EMES truly special is the incredible power of collaboration. These transformative projects are brought to life through the collective energy of our institutional members, Board, and vibrant affinity groups. Together, we’re shaping the future of the SE field! All of this is possible as a result of the trust-building efforts that EMES has been cultivating for over the last 20 years. Trust and co-responsibility are some of the strongest building blocks for impactful scientific outcomes!🌱 Proud to be a key partner in these groundbreaking initiatives! Find out more on our blog 🔗https://lnkd.in/dhc_sNbW LEST - Laboratoire d'Economie et de Sociologie du Travail Nomad Garden Culture Action Europe GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences GreenFormation Rocío Nogales Muriel Natalie Giorgadze Veronika Kiss Joanna Crowson ENSIE NETWORK (Patrizia Bussi, Baptiste Vasseur), RREUSE - Reuse and Recycling European Union Social Enterprises (Neva Nahtigal (she/her)), Social Economy Europe (Sarah de Heusch, Paula de Diego Olmos, Chiara Lipari). Giulia Galera, Giulia Tallarini Barbara Franchini Euricse Mary O'Shaughnessy PhD University College Cork Francesca Petrella Aix-Marseille University Taco Brandsen Philip Marcel Karré Daan Kwant from Radboud University Danijel Baturina University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu Slobodan Cvejic Irena Petrovic University of Belgrade #LigaPaula Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitātes Studējošo pašpārvalde #SocialEnterprise #Sustainability #Innovation #Collaboration #HorizonEurope

We're excited to highlight the Routledge Series on Social Enterprise and Social Innovation, showcasing influential research in the SE field! The editorial team, featuring EMES members  Frédéric Dufays, Silvia Ferreira, and Rocío Nogales Muriel playing a key role in shaping the direction and quality of the Series, expanding its global reach.🌍 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/d4wGAPvw #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation #SEResearch #EMES

📚 Book Recommendation: Social and Solidarity Economy by Timothée Duverger We highly recommend this book by Timothée Duverger, a passionate advocate for the core values of the #SocialandSolidarityEconomy: solidarity, #cooperation, and #democraticparticipation This insightful work explores how SSE can drive social transformation and offers an alternative to traditional market-driven models. It highlights innovative models of collective action, economic democracy, and community-based development. Visit here: https://lnkd.in/ewRH8fJK #SSE #BookRecommendation #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicDemocracy #Cooperation #Solidarity

So happy to see our committed members continuing their work with affinity groups on such relevant topics in the field, shaping the future of SE research! We’re also proud to know that thanks to these initiatives, projects are emerging that are committed to advancing #sustainabletransitions and #socialinnovation, in collaboration with EMES members! 🌍✨ Thank you Lucas Olmedo #SocialEnterprise #SustainableTransitions #SocialInnovation #Collaboration #EMES

🔹 Call for Presentations on Arts Entrepreneurship & Creative Infrastructure 🎭 On behalf of #EMESaffinitygroup Art & Culture Coordinators, we would like to share an exciting Call for Presentations from Aarhus University on #artsentrepreneurship and creative infrastructure spaces (such as arts incubators). 📅 A two-day session filled with insightful discussions, featuring Linda Essig as a keynote speaker—renowned for pioneering arts incubators in the US and her work as a theatre lighting designer and Provost! 🔗 Full call & details: https://lnkd.in/dvjmFtYd We’d love to see some of you there! 😊 Kai Roland Green

🚨 Last Call for Abstract Submissions! 🚨 The deadline to submit your abstract for the 10th EMES International Research Conference is almost here! ⏳ Don't miss your chance to be part of the leading gathering on the SE field. 📅 Deadline: 6th April 2025 📍 Conference: 3-7 November 2025 | The Netherlands This year in Rotterdam/Utrecht, we will also be presenting exciting new projects that EMES is taking part in!  And not just that, you will have the opportunity to learn about other EU-funded projects as well, expanding your understanding of cutting-edge research in the SE field. Submit now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8dmEGJT

🌟 Lifetime Achievement Award – Nominations Open! 🌟 EMES is now accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement Award to honour outstanding members who have made significant contributions to the field. Deadline: 1 June 2025. 🏆 Awards will be presented at the #10EMESconf in the Netherlands (3-7 Nov 2025). For more info and to nominate: https://lnkd.in/dNRbJP5w #EMES2025 #LifetimeAchievement #SocialEnterprise

🚀 #10EMESconf is coming to the Netherlands! For the first time, EMES conference will be hosted in two cities, offering a deep dive into the country’s thriving #socialenterprise ecosystem. 🔎 What makes Rotterdam and Utrecht the ideal hosts? Find out in our latest blog post 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezbjHqvX 📢 Abstract submissions are open until April 6th—don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone edition! Submit yours here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d8dmEGJT #ScalingThroughCommunities #SEBoostingSocietalTransitions Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Utrecht University Social Enterprises & Institutions for Collective Action

📢 International Thematic Research Colloquium on #Cooperatives – May 2025, Trento, Italy 🌍✨ As part of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Euricse , in collaboration with the University of Trento, International Cooperative Alliance CCR, EMES, and CIRIEC International, is organizing a key event to advance cooperative research and knowledge exchange. 🔎 This colloquium will bring together scholars from various disciplines to explore the impact, challenges, and potential of cooperatives worldwide. 📌 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dCsq9vfq #Cooperatives #Research #SEfield

And here's another member of the #EMEScommunity who's making us feel really, really proud! We met Clodagh O'Reilly at the #9EMEStrainingschool in #Trento last year and we loved her energy, her knowledge on the #SEfield and doctoral research project. 🎓 So happy to have her as a PhD graduate now 🎓 Looking forward to seeing Clodagh and all of you at the next #10EMESconf in #Rotterdam and #Utrecht 💫