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This week, we celebrate the International Day of Science, Technology, and Innovation for the South, highlighting the pivotal role STI (Science, Technology, and Innovation) plays in advancing sustainable development across the Global South. For many developing countries, embracing these fields is not just about progress—it's about survival and catching up in a rapidly evolving world. In places like Angola, where I've had the privilege to contribute, projects like the Luanda Science Center (LCC), which was built by the company I worked for, demonstrate the transformative power of STI. It’s not just a science center; it’s a beacon of possibility and inspiration for the community. Explore more about LCC and see some photos: https://lnkd.in/dSws9QJU By fostering environments where learning and innovation flourish, we can empower nations to craft their own futures. Let's continue to advocate for and invest in STI to bridge gaps and build brighter futures in the Global South. #ScienceDay #GlobalSouth #LuandaScienceCenter #SustainableDevelopment

"If you have ever worked at a Nordic institution, been involved in Nordic cooperation or collaborated with a Nordic institution you may have heard about the concept of Nordic added value." 📖 Read our latest blog where researcher Johannes Lidmo reflects on his almost seven years at Nordregio and where this Nordic added value fits in. #Nordics #Nordiccollaboration NordForsk

What is citizen science and how can it be used? 🗝️ This is the focus for an #online #workshop targeting researchers and others interested in learning about citizen science, organised by the EUTOPIA Connected Community on Tourism and Experiences on January 30 at 13.30-15.00 CET. #Citizenscience is scientific research that is entirely or partially conducted by citizens, often in collaboration with or supervised by professional researchers. The aim of the workshop is to give a general introduction to citizen science, with examples from #tourism, #experiences and other areas. The workshop will also include a guided brainstorm on project ideas. Moderators of the workshop are Sven De Boeck and Floor Keersmaekers, research outreach officers and trainers from Citizen Science Contact Point at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), member of the EUTOPIA university alliance. Are you interested in attending? Please contact Emma Björner at emma.bjorner@gu.se by January 20. Workshop participants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Welcome! Illustration: Copyright reference for VUB and Buro Knal.

How to identify safe and just planetary boundaries? One of the many important questions to be addressed at the conference!

Very happy that I get to represent European University Cyprus in this exciting #HorizonEurope project together with Prof. Loucas Louca (EUC coordinator) and the Vice-Rectors Prof. Loizos Symeou and Prof. Marios Vryonides. METEOR Project aims to empower #doctoralstudents and #earlycareer #researchers to tackle #societalchallenges. With the help of online trainings, summer schools, and a focus on teamwork and innovation, METEOR aligns research with global impact. #HorizonEurope #METEORProject #METEORHorizon #ResearchImpact #Sustainability

Shaping a Peaceful Lunar Future: Open Lunar's Research Fellowship Program 🌕 At Open Lunar, we're driving innovation in lunar research through our research fellowship program. Here's what makes it unique: - Over 30 fellows supported since 2018 - Diverse, interdisciplinary community - Focus on peaceful, sustainable, and cooperative lunar development - Key issues addressed: resource stewardship, environmental impact, governance, and transparency. Our fellows explore emerging ideas, turning "hunches" into solid concepts that advance peaceful lunar presence. Learn more about how we're setting intentional precedents today that will echo across tomorrow's lunar landscape: https://lnkd.in/eyA-riQX

"KEY OUTCOMES : ISI India Projects program! -The program will build valuable commercial links between Australian and Indian space sectors. -The awarded projects emphasis the role that space science plays in enhancing cooperation in our region. -The innovations from this program will also help promote a Future Made in Australia." Read & learn more

📢 Now online, the conclusions of our Reciprocity Day at the Science Summit 2024 during the 79th #UNGA. Joining forces with Norges forskningsråd to bring together experts from around the globe, we explored the critical importance of freedom to carry out research, equitable access to scientific information and research infrastructures, while considering science as a public good. The dialogue emphasised that co-creation of a human-centred, peaceful future is essential to meeting global challenges and achieving the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals. This requires rethinking the way we collaborate internationally, ensuring academic freedom, equity, and inclusion. What are the key takeaways from the discussion? 🔑 Place people and their diverse backgrounds at the heart of equitable partnerships, built on trust, dignity, and respect. 🔑 Embrace open science to ensure equitable access to scientific knowledge and information, and equitable access to research infrastructures, crucial for meaningful collaboration 🔑Prioritise scientific collaboration across borders as part of a country's strategic development. 🔑 Train researchers in enhanced inclusive collaboration methods, promoting South-South and North-South collaborations. 🔑 Facilitate the logistical aspects of global collaboration such as easing visa processes. 🔑Acknowledge the value of indigenous and local knowledge systems. Thanks to Mari Sundli Tveit, Declan Kirrane, Alejandro Adem, Matthias Koenig, Tolullah Oni, Claudia Romano, Jacqueline Ottmann, Dr Dorothy Ngila, Gabriela Ramos, Thandi Mgwebi, Amna Baloch, Osamu Kobayashi, Gagandeep Kang, Eduardo Ortega-Barria, pushkar sharma, Prue Williams and Francisco Javier Moreno Fuentes Download the conclusions here: bit.ly/40xAQPp

Today is the last day of the Science Forum (#SFSA2024) and it has been a jam-packed programme. I was especially excited to see the South African Public Relationship with Science Report launch. This study, conducted by the HSRC (Human Sciences Research Council), gives crucial insight into the public's perception of science and will assist researchers, institutions and science communicators in improving their dialogue with the South African Public. The statistic that jumped out for me is that, in terms of priorities, the South African public views space as the lowest priority in science. It is therefore crucial that space stakeholders align their messaging to emphasise that space technology has the potential to have a lasting impact on the daily lives of South African citizens. Space stakeholders can no longer assume the general public will buy into space endeavours because "space is cool". We have to demonstrate impact in everything we do. The report can be viewed here: https://shorturl.at/MEqWI

Combining farming with solar panels, what are the results? Read here 💡