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EXPER Project Showcased at Land-Sea Governance Event in Macaronesia

The EXPER project was presented at “Exploring the Horizon. Land-Sea Governance in Macaronesia” event on March 28, 2025, in a session focused on “Climate vulnerability in Macaronesia: Obstacles and Facilitators in Handling Scientific Information and Stakeholder Participation Through Concrete Case Studies.” The event was held in synergy with the BlueGreen Governance Project. Dayana Martín Andara …

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EXPER Project Advances Spin-Off Support Strategy with Key Coordination Meeting in Spain

As part of its mission to enhance research excellence and innovation in Europe’s peripheral regions, the EXPER project took a significant step forward with a coordination meeting on Task 6.3: Feasibility Studies and Partnership Agreement for the Establishment of Spin-Off Supporting Offices. The meeting, held on 18 March 2025, brought together key stakeholders to assess …

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The University We Want: Essay Call Inspires Youth Dialogue on Green and Blue Economy

A groundbreaking initiative of the EXPER Project encouraging youth engagement in sustainability and innovation has reached a major milestone in the Canary Islands. The University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), in collaboration with Consulta Europa Projects and Innovation SL, successfully concluded the second phase of the “University We Want” Essay Call. Designed to …

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EXPER Project Holds Final Steering Committee Meeting in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

As the EXPER project nears its conclusion, partners from across Europe gathered in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 11 March 2025 for the final Steering Committee meeting. This milestone event marked a crucial moment to reflect on the project’s achievements and outline the last steps before its official closure. Led by Laura Gaspar Ramírez, …

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EXPER Final Conference – Shaping the Future of Research in Europe’s Outermost Regions

Today, the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) hosted the Final Conference of the EXPER Project (Excellent Peripheries for a Strong European Research Area) — a landmark event marking 30 months of dedicated work aimed at strengthening research excellence in Europe’s Outermost Regions. Funded by Horizon Europe, EXPER has been a collaborative effort …

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Online Seminar Tackles Research Talent Retention Challenges in Europe

Researchers and policymakers from across Europe convened online on February 20, 2025, for a seminar focused on “Retaining and Attracting Research Talent in Europe: Challenges, Strategies, and Solutions.” The event, organised by EMERGE as part of the EXPER project, addressed the critical issue of talent retention and attraction, particularly in less powerful European regions. The …

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Terinov Event Bridges Gap Between Academia, Business, and Society in Blue and Green R&I

Terinov recently hosted a two-day regional event (February 18-19) as part of the EXPER project, bringing together research leaders, experts, EXPER project members, and members of the EXPER’s societal challenge working groups ran by ITC. The event, held at the Terinov Science Park, focused on bridging the gap between society, public entities, academia, and businesses …

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Pélagos: A New Marine Reforestation Spin-Off in the Canary Islands

A pioneering marine reforestation initiative is set to become the latest spin-off of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC). Pélagos, a newly established company, is seeking official recognition as a ULPGC spin-off, positioning itself at the forefront of marine conservation and sustainable development in the Canary Islands and beyond. Pélagos specialises in …

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University of Azores Gathers Experts to Shape Diversity Strategy in Key Focus Group

The University of Azores (UAc) took a significant step towards enhancing its diversity and inclusion efforts by conducting a pivotal online focus group as part of the EU-funded EXPER project. The session convened researchers, gender equality experts, and diversity practitioners affiliated with the university, providing a platform for critical dialogue on existing challenges and potential …

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