Category: News
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The Fourth Issue of the BETTER Life Newsletter is here!
Dive into the latest developments with the fourth volume of the BETTER Life project Newsletter! This edition showcases our commitment to transformative research in life sciences: Click here to explore the full newsletter.
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🌲 BETTER Life Summer School: Revitalizing Bohemian Switzerland National Park After Devastating Fire 🌲
The second group from the BETTER Life Summer School travelled to Bohemian Switzerland National Park to face the critical challenge of “Revitalizing Nature After a Major Fire”. The participants explored ways to reopen the park for tourism while balancing the need for environmental restoration. Engaging with a diverse group of six stakeholders, including mayors, local entrepreneurs, business owners, and representatives from both the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland […]
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BETTER Life’s Contribution at the Czech Political Science Congress
On September 12th and 13th, members of the BETTER Life team, Milan Školník and Michael Haman, attended the Congress of the Czech Political Science Association, held in Ústí nad Labem, Northern Bohemia. This is a prestigious professional association, as evidenced by the participation of representatives from various relevant institutions who presented their contributions at the […]
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🌲 BETTER Life Summer School: Addressing Overtourism and Conservation in Krkonoše National Park 🌲
One of the two groups from the BETTER Life Summer School ventured to Krkonoše National Park (KRNAP) to tackle a pressing environmental and economic challenge: “Developing Ski-Resorts and New Ski-Slopes vs. Protecting Biodiversity and Nature.” This dilemma, intertwined with the broader issue of overtourism in KRNAP, was at the center of the group’s fieldwork. Participants engaged with key stakeholders, including representatives from […]
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🌿 BETTER Life Summer School: A Journey from Classroom to National Parks 🌿
The BETTER Life Summer School kicked off with two days of interactive teaching at CZU in Prague, where participants dove into the world of Socially Engaged Research (SER). Senior researchers from the BETTER Life and other projects shared their insights and experiences, offering real-world examples of SER through various EU-funded projects that utilized transdisciplinary research methods. Lively round table discussions allowed participants to engage […]
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🌞 BETTER Life Summer School Has Begun! 🌍
We are excited to announce the start of the BETTER Life Summer School on Ecosystem Services, Tourism, Community Engagement, and Conservation Strategies in National Parks, taking place from September 9 to 14, 2024. This week-long immersive program will bring together students, professionals, and experts from across the globe to explore critical environmental and community challenges. Participants will dive into […]
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BETTER Life on Zenodo
The BETTER Life project is now proudly featured on Zenodo, a leading open-access repository, where it continues its mission of advancing socially engaged research in life sciences. By hosting its resources on Zenodo, the project offers free access to a wealth of scientific data, reports, publications, and other valuable materials. Zenodo’s platform ensures that the […]
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Presenting the BETTER Life E-Zine: June 2024
We are excited to share our latest BETTER Life E-Zine, highlighting recent developments in socially engaged research (SER) in life sciences. Read the E-Zine here: https://betterlifehorizon.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/E-ZINE-2024.pdf This issue covers:• Twenty Years in the EU: An Interview with Professor Michal Lošťák• BETTER Life Welcomed South Korean Gwacheon Delegation• BETTER Life Project Contributes Groundbreaking Research on Bioeconomy […]
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Toolkit Series: N.10 – Taking Different Perspectives: A Collaborative Boardgame
Explore the power of collaboration and diverse viewpoints with BETTER Life’s innovative educational boardgame! 🌍 This engaging tool helps participants understand the advantages of cooperation among Quadruple Helix actors while addressing real-world challenges aligned with the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. 🌱 Key Features:🔄 Role-playing different organizational entities🎯 Balancing individual and communal goals⏳ Time-based rounds tied […]
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Register Now: Immersive Summer School on Socially Engaged Research in National Parks
Join us for an immersive Summer School focusing on socially engaged research through Ecosystem Services, Tourism, Community Engagement, and Conservation Strategies in National Parks! Click Here to Register Date: September 9 – 14, 2024 Theme: Ecosystem Services, Tourism, Community Engagement, and Conservation Strategies in National Parks During this engaging Summer School, you will have the […]