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Four day long Kick-Off meeting at the Wuppertal Institute: How do we anchor sustainability in the performing arts? With project partners from Italy, Slovenia, Latvia, Austria and Germany. From the 22nd to the 25th of April 2024, the international project team of the GREENSTAGE project came together at the Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie gGmbH to get to know each other, discuss the upcoming work packages and milestones and lay the foundations for the collaboration. In addition to project management and getting to know each other, the main focus lay on the presentation and joint development of a self-analysis tool for the sustainability assessment of cultural institutions: in a two-day workshop, the Wuppertal Institute project team presented an initial draft of the SAPA tool (Sustainability Assessment for the Performing Arts), wich is to be developed in the project. The workshop offered the opportunity to have the tool tested and evaluated by the practice partners in order to further develop it together. The GREENSTAGE project (2024-2027) will address urgent environmental challenges in the performing arts, including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the transition to resource-efficient and circular practices. The aim is to empower the performing arts sector in Europe to integrate environmental protection into their practices and make the transition to a circular economy. Social, economic and cultural aspects are also to be considered in an integrated manner. In addition to the CO2 and material footprint caused by theatre operations, a special focus will also be placed on the handprint (positive sustainability effects). In other words, the contribution that art and culture can make to a socio-ecological transformation by transferring the topic of sustainability through theatre productions and content. Theater Oberhausen, Stadt Oberhausen, NRW KULTURsekretariat, @Bunker, @Ljubljana, @Latvijas Nacionālais teātris, COMUNE DI MANTOVA, Volkstheater Wien, Stadt Wien, Stadt Dortmund, Stadt Gelsenkirchen, Stadt Wuppertal

Exploring the Intersection of Art and Technology with Carles Solà-Vila at FTE Winter 2024 In an era where technology continually reshapes our world, the fusion of art and digital innovation presents a fascinating frontier. We are excited to share an enlightening keynote by Carles Solà-Vila of Bloomsbury Ltd (Artdott) from the recent FTE Winter 2024 conference, where he delves into this intriguing intersection. 🎥 Watch the keynote here: Carles Solà-Vila at FTE Winter 2024 https://lnkd.in/d9fv7ZvS Key Highlights: Innovative Fusion: Carles Solà-Vila discusses how combining art with the latest technological advancements can create new forms of expression and communication. Impact on Industry: Explore the implications of this synergy for various sectors, including design, entertainment, and education. Future Possibilities: Gain insights into how this blend of disciplines could shape future trends and open up unprecedented opportunities for creative and technological growth. Why This Matters: This keynote is not just for artists or technologists but for anyone interested in the evolving landscape of innovation. It challenges us to think differently about creativity, technology, and their potential to drive progress and cultural enrichment. #ArtTech #Innovation #FTEWinter2024 #CreativeTechnology #FutureTrends Carles Solà-Vila Bloomsbury Ltd (Artdott) Julie Meyer EntrepreneurCountry Global VIVA Investment Partners AG Kea Investment Property - Kea Valley by Viva Investment Partners (VIP) KEANAISSANCE

Dely Lazarte Elliot shares in a new Auditorium post some important questions, insights and experiences in the context of building a supportive culture for researchers - specifically through engagement in a Journal Club. Asking: -  what do we mean by culture? - what does a supportive research culture look like? Highlighting: 'how crucial being an active and supportive member of a community is – not only during doctoral years, but beyond – as they pursue a career in academia, industry or elsewhere' https://lnkd.in/eV_4PsqX

We are thrilled to mark this year the 10th anniversary of Livinglab Biobased Brazil, a collaboration that bridges the Atlantic, bringing together 11 universities (of applied sciences) from both the Netherlands and Brazil (Minas Gerais). Over the past decade, we have achieved remarkable milestones: 🔬 250+ internships 🏆 10 biobased battles 🔗 6 joint research projects 💻 15 webinars 🎓 3 PhD exchanges ...and we're just getting started! Check our research themes on the website (www.biobasedbrazil.org) As we prepare for our upcoming trip to and celebration in Brazil, we're excited to visit Belo Horizonte, Viçosa, Ouro Preto, Juiz de Fora and São João del-Rei at the end of this year. This visit aims, next to meeting each other again, to: 1️⃣ Elevate the Living Lab Biobased Brazil's initiatives on the political agenda of the State Government of Minas Gerais, FIEMG, SIA, and Dutch provinces. 2️⃣ Enhance business development activities in relation to our research programs. We started our preparation with Hans Blankenburgh 🇳🇱🇧🇷 (NBSO Belo Horizonte 🇳🇱🇧🇷) and Caspar van Rijnbach, Brazilian interns and researchers, Dutch interns heading to Brazil in september, and researchers from MNEXT who is one of the partners of this Livinglab. #LivingLabBiobasedBrazil #BiobasedResearch #Sustainability #10YearAnniversary #Biopolymers #GreenChemistry #CircularEconomy #NewEnergyTechnologies #FoodTech #WaterTech #Biorefinery #Bioinformatics Avans University of Applied Sciences HZ NHL Stenden Zuyd Hogeschool | Zuyd University of Applied Sciences Maastricht University Universidade Federal de Viçosa Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais UFOP - Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei - UFSJ PUC Minas Guilherme A. de Souza Reis Jappe de Best Luiza Milagres Bruna Virgínia Rodrigues Ana Carolina Mendes dos Santos Floris den Ridder

Let's meet Seamus O'Meara, our summer intern all the way from sunny California! 🌞 This week, Seamus attended the HAUPTSTADTKONGRESS Lab and brought back some insightful learnings from a fresh perspective. He nailed the main challenges of German health #innovation and shared some key takeaways. One major insight? Time is the biggest issue in the healthcare industry. We need to make #healthcare faster and more efficient, allowing #patients to spend as much time as possible receiving the care they need. We’re excited to have Seamus on our team and look forward to more of his contributions! What do you think are the biggest challenges in health tech innovation today? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️ #healthinnovation #healthcare #visionhealthpioneersincubator #internspotlight #medtech #hauptstadtkongress #healthcareefficiency #startuplife #healthindustry #collaboration #partnership

PUT Absolvent's Day Politechnika Poznańska At BA GLASS meetings with students are an inspiring time for us! We are ambitious to learn about their needs to enter a vocational career path and we want to invite them into our world of glass🤝 #glass #ambition #values #wrapdreamsbeyondpackaging #politechnikapoznanska #futuraprogram

When talking about complex and nuanced environmental issues, it is crucial to engage stakeholders so you can consider the range of people who will be impacted. Kudos to our summer intern, Jade Devriendt, who developed this infographic to explain some of the many stakeholder interests around menhaden–a small but critically important species that creates a huge ripple effect throughout the ecosystem and the economy. What other menhaden stakeholders would you add? #stakeholderengagement #environmentalcommunication #menhaden

On Monday we took part in the annual Job Forum of the JungChemikerForum (JCF) der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker e.V. (GDCh) at the Wechloy Campus of the Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg. The theme of the event was “Chemical Perspectives in the Northwest”. The inspiring discussions and many questions at our stand showed us how important such events are – not only for students, but also for us as an employer: • Direct communication: Presenting our company in person gives us the opportunity to authentically communicate our corporate culture, values and goals. • Talent search: We can get in direct contact with highly qualified and motivated young people. • Employer brand: Through our presence and commitment, we show our interest in the next generation of professionals and strengthen our special relationship with the University of Oldenburg and the Department of Chemistry. • Feedback and Trends: We get direct feedback from students about the perception of our company and we can exchange about current topics and trends in chemistry. • Network building: We get in touch not only with potential own employees, but also with potential future customers and are already looking forward to the future cooperation. • Innovations and ideas: The exchange with young, fresh talents gives us new perspectives and challenges us to expand innovative ideas. It was nice for us to see that the chemical industry is full of curious and talented young people. #kraemer #universitätoldenburg #chemistry #sustainability

🚀 Energizing Exchange with Young Talents! 🚀 During my recent Quito site visit, I had the pleasure of meeting with a group of talented young talents. The energy in the room was palpable as we delved into discussions about career development and the exciting challenges of working across diverse cultures with Pablo Sanchez and Benoite Delaunoy (global OpEx experts). We explored the nuances of collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds. These young engineers shared their experiences and insights, reminding me of the importance of fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard. In these sessions with young talents, a recurrent question often pops up, how to have great and impactful professional careers? here my 5cts, despite I think there is not a secret recipe, I identified two common ingredients based on my own and others experience, first to know yourself so you can identify your strengths and align your professional choices with them and secondly to work on something that passionate you. These two ingredients don’t guarantee a great career (what ever it means) but increase enormously the odds you continuously feel satisfied with it, and this is extremely important because it is more relevant the journey than the final destination. I’m thrilled to see the results of the successful collaboration between Grünenthal and the University of San Francisco. Top students from their engineering and chemistry programs now have the opportunity to join us for their thesis projects. And guess what? The first wave of students has already transitioned into full-time Grünenthal employees! 🎉 As we continue to bridge academia and industry, I’m excited to see fresh ideas and perspectives infusing our projects. These young minds are the future of pharmaceutical innovation, and I’m confident that their contributions will drive us forward. 🙌 Thank You, Young Talents! To the brilliant minds I met—thank you for your passion, curiosity, and dedication. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and making a difference together! #Grünenthal #OperationalExcellence #Innovation #CareerDevelopment #CulturalDiversity

🌍 What Does Frugal Innovation Mean? 🌍 Frugal innovation is all about meeting needs in the simplest and most resource-efficient way possible. It’s about achieving more with less—focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. According to Wikipedia, frugal innovation promotes smart, streamlined solutions that use minimal resources while maximizing value. 🚀 The Citeuropass Programme exemplifies this approach, empowering European students from universities like Grenoble (UGA, France), Banska Bystrica (UMB, Slovakia), Sofia (NBU, Bulgaria), Iasi (Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Romania), and Bratislava (EU, Slovakia). Through collaboration with the Nemeton biolab and Kenwright Consulting, these students are creating impactful, eco-conscious solutions. Their mission? To rethink existing solutions and reduce their carbon footprint in a frugal way. Innovation is measured by how much the new solution improves environmental impact—less footprint, more sustainability! 🌱 🔧 5 projects have already been launched, with 3 focused on air and 2 on water. These initiatives are a huge step forward for both the environment and society. 📅 Want to learn more? Visit the Citeuropass exhibition, open until September 30th at the MACI (Saint Martin d'Hères campus, Grenoble, France), and explore these groundbreaking projects! For more info: 👉 www.citeuropass.eu #FrugalInnovation #Sustainability #Europe #EcoInnovation #Europeanstudents #ClimateAction #Citeuropass #CarbonFootprint #UGA #FdSUGA