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Second Science Pub Fosters Dialogue on Municipal Cooperation and Environmental Issues
Read moreThe second Science Pub successfully took place on Thursday, September 26, continuing the positive momentum from the first meeting. The event was held at the premises of the Regional Authority in Hradec Králové and began with a greeting from Professor Michal Lošťák, the principal investigator of the project, which contributed to a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Once […]
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BETTER Life Summer School: Final Destination🏰
Read moreThe BETTER Life Summer School 2024 has come to a successful close after an inspiring week of learning, fieldwork, and collaboration. Starting with two days of interactive lectures and roundtable discussions at CZU in Prague, where participants were introduced to the key principles of Socially Engaged Research (SER), we followed by immersive three-day excursions to national parks, where participants applied […]
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The Fourth Issue of the BETTER Life Newsletter is here!
Read moreDive 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 🌲
Read moreThe 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
Read moreOn 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 🌲
Read moreOne 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 🌿
Read moreThe 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! 🌍
Read moreWe 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
Read moreThe 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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