Training school for V4+WB research managers and training material on organizing and leading research support services

The second training school supporting the preparedness of RMAs leading research support offices will cover the topic of how to organise and lead research support services and leadership. The training will represent a unique opportunity for RMAs to acquire knowledge and skills in strategic planning, division of work, conflict management, improving working conditions, and so on. Participants will also get insights into how they can make their work more visible, argue for additional resources, and present their work by highlighting their value added – in this way, they will be able to get knowledge and skills to organize their services in a strategic manner, make their profession more visible and recognized. The face-to-face training school will also support networking and starting long-term cooperation among participants. The event will last for 2 days. Two experienced trainers will be invited from abroad who are widely acknowledged in research management, heading research support units in the V4+WB region and beyond. All participants will be encouraged to register to the Online Expert Pool, share their expertise and be available for future collaboration. https://hetfa.eu/2024/03/training-school-in-bajna-luca-on-organizing-and-leading-research-support-services/

Makerspace Development Conference“ Sustainability and Marketplaces”

Two-day workshop organized in Prague in 2024 and will bring together makerspaces from the V4 region and Bosnia and Herzegovina to present results of the project and opportunities on development of joint project ideas and increase joint partnerships for more effective project proposals on a regional and EU level. The workshop will be led by experts in the field and will provide a structured environment for the makerspaces to collaborate and share their ideas. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for the makerspaces to receive feedback and support from the experts, as well as connect with other makerspaces in the region. The workshop will be delivered in hybrid online/ in-person format, with participants being able to engage in group discussions and activities. https://maker.ba/

Second Academic & Practical Workshop “Urban Post-COVID Recovery – in the Search for a Response Model”

Second Academic & Practical Workshop (conducted ONLINE) is an important stage of the works on creating the catalogue of the good practices in the field of the post-COVID recovery conducted by municipal self-governments in V4 countries. The event consists of three parts: 1. Academic Workshop (with the participation of academics representing applicant and partners who present the developed versions of the chapters devoted to the issue of the post-COVID recovery in V4 countries as well as the invited academics), 2. Round Table Debate (with the participation of applicant, partners and practitioners dealing with the issue of post-COVID recovery in V4 countries), 3. Young Practitioners Forum (with the participation of students and doctoral students interested in post-COVID recovery in V4 countries). The event is a public event, therefore not only the researchers representing the applicant and the partners, but also practitioners are invited to take part in. The event is also open to all academics, interest groups, local and regional authorities and media. https://politologia.uwr.edu.pl/en/granty-i-projekty-badawcze/urban-post-covid-recovery-in-the-v4-countries/