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In the current climate of economic uncertainty, it is greatly encouraging to see more universities taking an increasingly active role promoting collaboration in the arts, humanities and cultural sector.

🤝 Collaboration as second nature 🌐 In this modern, connected world, collaboration is a necessity for universities. Still, working with outside parties does not come natural to many of them. But at TU/e, collaboration is such an integral part of our culture that we never really talk about it. But in this article, we will. Read on and find out how TU/e has been an ‘Open University’ from the start and what it has brought us. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eeftF4XJ #TUe #TUeAlumni #Partnerships #Collaboration #Innovation

📣 New SINFONICA Webinar: SAVE THE DATE! 📣 "𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩: 𝙃𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝘾𝘼𝙈 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙉𝙤 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙" Join us for a crucial discussion in collaboration with PAVE Europe, co-organizer and host of this webinar. We will delve into the themes of #equity and #accessibility within #CCAM-based public transport services. ♿ 🤝 🚍 Webinar Highlights: 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀: Exploring successful implementations of CCAM-enabled vehicles in European public transport. 🚍 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: Discussion of barriers encountered, particularly in terms of accessibility for people with mobility impairments. 🚧 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: How staff such as safety drivers, on-board assistants or remote operators are used and the reasons behind these choices.  👨✈️ 👩✈️   📅 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧. Stay connected with us for more updates about the event! #sinfonicaproject #socialinnovation #connectedmobility #automatedmobility #community #urbanmobility #inclusiveness #engagement #userexperience #automatedvehicles #sharedmobility #publictransport #socialequity #its #cocreation #usercentric #userengagement #euprojects #horizoneurope #eufunded

Empowering innovation: the kicking off the second smart solution labs! We are thrilled to share the exciting news of the launch of not one, but two innovative Smart Solution Labs, marking the following milestone within the Interreg VI Smart Solution Labs project! These labs serve as collaborative platforms, uniting eight motivated students from both Germany and the Netherlands, representing esteemed institutions such as Hogeschool Saxion, FH Münster, and Westfälische Hochschule. Our collective goal? To ignite innovation and devise ingenious solutions tailored for businesses operating within the cross-border region. With a diverse blend of talents and expertise, our student cohorts have formed two dynamic, intercultural teams, each primed to tackle challenges head-on and drive forward the frontiers of innovation. On Friday, we commenced this exciting journey with an inspiring innovation training session hosted at the rock'n'popmuseum in Gronau. Here, we not only emphasized the importance of team cohesion but also set the stage for what promises to be a fruitful and collaborative endeavor. With the innovation Coach Markus Schwering students tackled the teambuilding challenge of StackMan, as seen in the video.  Next on our agenda are the eagerly anticipated kick-off events scheduled at bellanet GmbH and Nijdeken Frees en- Graveertechniek B.V. this week. It's an incredible opportunity for our students to translate their theoretical knowledge into practical applications, working hand in hand with these esteemed companies to bring about tangible real-world impact. If you are interested in joining us and being part as a paid student assistant, make sure to visit our website: https://lnkd.in/epWGskm3 This project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the following Interreg partners are participating: the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and the Province of Overijssel on the Dutch side and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate and Energy NRW on the German side.   #SmartSolutionLabs #EmpoweringInnovationBeyondBorders #InterregVI #euinmyregion Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft für den Kreis Borken mbH Verenigde Maakindustrie Oost Hogeschool Saxion FH Münster Westfälische Hochschule Interreg Deutschland-Nederland

Wish list for 2024: the formation of new spaces of collaboration, the cultivation of radical cooperation and imagination, the contemplation of reality from a viewpoint as new and complete as possible (including the knowledge of spaces and people yet unknown) and the activation of cycles of action-learning, based on the participation of various interest groups. "elkarlanerako espazio berriak eratzea, errotikako lankidetza eta irudimena lantzea, errealitateari ahalik eta ikuspegi berri eta osatuenarekin erreparatzea (guretzat ezezagunak diren gune eta pertsonak ere ezagutuz) eta ekintza-ikaskuntza zikloak aktibatzea, askotariko interes taldeen jardunean oinarrituta." ...crear espacios de colaboración, trabajar en la colaboración y la imaginación radical, y considerar la realidad con la visión más amplia posible, incluyendo espacios y personas desconocidas para nosotros; activar ciclos de acción-aprendizaje basados en la participación de diversos grupos de interés. (Inspired by Mille Bojer via Aitor Zuberogoitia & Monika Madinabeitia Medrano in their Introduction to the Jakin issue on social innovation)

Is Leuven bragging? ... And why does stad Leuven place itself in a broader Leuven Innovation Region? ... Leuven MindGate checked and quantified it and then confidently crafted an energetic story, precipitated in a powerful video that we got the first look at yesterday at the membership event. Why the Beyond is so strong: ⇰ it's looking over the wall: learning from each other and making each other stronger, forging partnerships inside and outside the Leuven ecosystem, because no one gets ahead on their own anymore; cross-pollination you know. 📡 it is looking beyond tomorrow: everything evolves so fast, so futures thinking and learning to put together scenarios to respond to changes (and uncertainty) 💡 it's harnessing creativity: thinking beyond the familiar patterns of thinking, innovation and creativity is in the dna of our community, and that's not by accident right! 🚀 Even more eagerness to be part of and collaborate! 🤲 And indeed don't forget: join us! #innovation #collaboration #ecosystem #creativity #crosspolination #diversity #community #futuresthinking #futuregeneration Jan Paesen Cédric Piette Marieke Sopers Katrien Rycken Patricia Schoolmeesters Mohamed Ridouani Geertrui Vanloo Jos Clijsters Bruno Delepierre Fredo De Smet Sofie Delvaux Steven Cosyn Kristel Gooris Yasmien Vranken Lalynn Wadera Thomas Van Oppens

Q: Are you a Life and Health Sciences professional in the San Diego area? Q: Are you interested in advancing a diverse STEM workforce? Q: Would you like to lend your expertise as a resource expert to a collaborative conversation on preparing future talent for the Life and Health Sciences industry? Please message me to learn more! #lifesciences #healthsciences #lifeandhealthsciences #STEM #workforcedevelopment #careerawareness #diversity #women #sandiego #rolemodel

As the virtual or hybrid event has quietly faded out from conversations among many event organizers, it is important to be reminded that to have virtual or hybrid options at your event/conference is not just a debate about whether it provides better values or not, but because it helps with broader reach and then potentially create bring more inclusivity to your community. This is specifically important for the academic world as we are facing decline on next generation interests into the research field and surge needs of cross-country collaboration on study. #event #hybridevents #inclusivity

Interesting article in today's Sunday Times by Jon Yeomans on how the UK has the potential to be the world tech leader. HERE EAST on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is quite rightly highlighted as an example of how innovation should be done. Two take outs - 1) This is one of the biggest legacy success stories from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Most media centres are knocked down when the last Gold is handed out. Now other host cities come to the Park to see how our media centre proudly hosts an innovation campus to rival any other, bringing new opportunities to east Londoners and growing the UK's tech reputation. 2) Universities are key. Talent, research, innovation, time, space, risk taking. The companies around them benefit hugely. At the Park our legacy planning recognised this. The 10,000 students we have on the Park at UCL University of the Arts London and London campuses of Loughborough University and Teesside University and others have made a game changing environment. Meanwhile, our work in setting up SHIFT to help push this to the next level is moving the innovation story to a new chapter. The UK got London 2012 right, it got legacy right and our innovation push on the Park and focus on universities means we are well placed to get it right in this second decade after the Games.

🌐 Exciting News! 🚀 CyVi group has been a proud partner of the groundbreaking CIRC.LE Project, funded by the European Union's Erasmus+ program. This initiative is dedicated to building inclusive societies through innovation and collaboration in education and research. 🔍 The Circle Project's main theme revolves around fostering inclusivity and diversity, key pillars for sustainable development and societal progress. By bringing together diverse perspectives, knowledge, and expertise, we aim to address pressing social challenges and create impactful solutions for a better tomorrow. 🎓 As a participant in this initiative, we're committed to promoting inclusivity in education and research, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, we strive to create environments where everyone can thrive and contribute to positive change. 💡 Join us on this journey of innovation and inclusivity! Explore the CIRC.LE Project's main theme here and learn how you can get involved in shaping a more inclusive future. https://lnkd.in/efVTspwz #CircleProject #InclusiveSocieties #Education #Research #Innovation #Diversity #Collaboration #Sustainability