Creating new models for research collaboration with the European EUNICE Network
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The University of Vaasa is developing new models for research and innovation collaboration with the European EUNICE network. The university has been involved in the three-year EUNICE Research (REUNICE) project, which lays the foundation for joint, socially impactful research. The project’s closing event was held in Poland on 24 October 2024, but the collaboration within the network continues.
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The goal of the three-year REUNICE project has been to share best practices and find effective models for the network’s research collaboration, sharing research infrastructure, and increasing interaction between research and society.
The project has developed three digital platforms that can be utilised in research collaboration. The Expertise Exchange platform enables ideation and innovation management across organisational boundaries, the Open Science Network uses AI and blockchain to connect people involved in research and projects in similar areas, while the AI Competences Centre brings together the network’s AI expertise in one place. The platforms are in trial use and are being further developed.
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Additionally, the project has sought ways to support young researchers through training and mentoring and created guidelines for inclusive communication. The visibility of science has been promoted, for example, through the Invisible Unveiled art exhibition, which presented the network’s multidisciplinary research in a creative way. The exhibition has been on display also on the University of Vaasa campus.
Although the REUNICE project is ending, research and innovation collaboration remains an important part of the network’s activities. The University of Vaasa intends to deepen its research collaboration with distinguished European partners to increase the impact of research work.
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Tietolaatikko
EUNICE Research (REUNICE)
EUNICE, the European University for Customised Education, is a network of ten European higher education institutions that develops education and research to address both global and regional societal challenges.
EUNICE Research (REUNICE) is a project launched by the network in October 2021, focusing specifically on research collaboration. The project has received funding from the EU’s H2020 programme.
Read more about the outcomes and the final event of the project on the EUNICE website.
You can also watch the recording of the final event on Youtube.
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