Category: News
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Toolkit Series: N.2 – Academic Bridge
Are you ready to forge connections between academia and municipalities for transformative local development? Welcome to the Academic Bridge’s Matchmaking Map – an innovative tool designed to strengthen collaboration across the European Union! š Explore Opportunities: Dive into the digital platform where municipalities showcase their unique interests, spanning environmental sustainability, urban planning, social development, and […]
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Toolkit Series: N.1 – BETTER Life Social Engaged Research Self-Reflection ToolToolkit Series: N.1
Tailored for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in the life sciences, the BETTER Life Socially Engaged Research Self-Reflection Tool is your compass for navigating the intricate landscape of engagement with diverse audiences. At its core, the Self-Reflection Tool offers a structured framework designed to guide ECRs through the nuances of engagement efforts and activities. By aligning […]
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Introducing the BETTER Life Toolkit: Empowering Socially Engaged Research!
Are you an early career researcher or a passionate advocate for socially engaged research in life sciences? Look no further! Our BETTER Life Toolkit is here to elevate your endeavours and drive positive change. The tools have been designed to support early career researchers and those driving socially engaged research in universities. More specifically, they […]
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The Third Issue of the BETTER Life Newsletter is here
Dive into the future with the third volume of the BETTER Life project Newsletter! Experience the highlights of our three-day virtual Winter School, explore the Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE), and discover the impact of Tools for socially engaged research shaping the DCoE. From empowering capacity-building initiatives to the intellectual buzz at the Think Tank […]
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Think Tank āScience Pubā at CZU: Academics and Mayors in a Unique Dialogue
On 23 November 2023, a meeting was held in the representative premises of the Rector’s Office of the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), which broke the traditional barriers between academics and mayors of municipalities. This initiative, which took place within the framework of the BETTER Life project funded by the European Union, became […]
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BETTER Life in EĀ³UDRESĀ² Ent-r-e-novators Project Newsletter
In an exciting partnership aimed at fostering innovation and transforming the landscape of research and development, the BETTER Life and EĀ³UDRESĀ² Ent-r-e-novators projects have joined forces. The EĀ³UDRESĀ² Ent-r-e-novators project is working to create a European Research and Innovation Center for Smart and Sustainable Regions, promoting open science and innovation. In tandem, the BETTER Life […]
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Science Pub: Bridging Municipalities and Academia #vedeckahospudka
Join us for an engaging Science Pub at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague on November 23, 2023. Expect collaborative discussions between academia and community leaders, a showcase of university initiatives, an experience exchange, and a taste of local cuisine and brewery. Your participation will help forge a community where science meets everyday life. […]
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BETTER Life Digital Centre of Excellence under the Construction
The creation of the EU Digital Centre of Excellence is one of the biggest goals of the BETTER Life project, and the consortium is finalizing the development of such a centre these days. But what the so-called Digital Centre of Excellence (shortly DCoE) is? What should it look like? Simply speaking, the DCoE should serve […]
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PULS Hosted Workshop for ECRs
Before the summer period, the BETTER life project was introduced to participants of PULS PhD School on 18th May, 2023. The attendees included 29 students, professors (including the PhD School’s director, Prof. Janusz Olejnik, and visiting professor Prof. Christopher Randler), as well as university staff responsible for PhD School organization. The introduction took place during […]
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The Second Issue of the BETTER Life Newsletter is here
We are pleased to announce the release of the second issue of our BETTER Life project NEWSLETTER. The BETTER Life project celebrates its first anniversary of advancing socially engaged research (SER) in life sciences. Within the framework of the project, we have hosted workshops, developed ten toolkits and co-organized a summer school to support researchers, […]