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Fourth peer-learning activity: June 5-7, 2023 Venue: Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger, Norway The fourth peer-learning activity (PLA 4) of the SMARTEDUCG project, held at the University of Stavanger, was pivotal in advancing the development of four crucial sourcebooks related to sustainable and smart cities education and research. The event facilitated in-depth discussions on innovative teaching and research methodologies, particularly focusing on e-learning approaches and tools for higher education in sustainable and smart cities, and enhancing synergy between higher education and research. Co- authors showcased their chapters, enabling a thorough review and feedback process, which was crucial for refining the sourcebooks. The collaborative efforts and expertise shared during PLA 4 not only enriched the content of the sourcebooks but also significantly contributed to achieving the project's objectives, marking a substantial milestone in realizing the expected outcomes of the SMARTEDUCG project. Download the programme here.

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Third peer-learning activity Hosted by: Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), May 24-25, 2023 The 3rd peer-learning activity, hosted by the Faculty of Transportation Sciences of the Czech Technical University in Prague in cooperation with the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Stavanger, focused on innovative teaching methods and approaches, improving research activities related to EU mission goals on climate change and smart cities, and exploring e-learning approaches and tools for higher education in sustainable and smart cities. The program included presentations and discussions on case studies for challenge- based learning, enhancing capacity for European universities to work towards EU missions, exploring innovative e-learning platforms and digital tools, and the challenges and opportunities of using them in higher education. Participants also worked on developing chapters for sourcebooks dedicated to each thematic area and had roundtable discussions on future activities. Download the programme of the PLA 3 here . Second peer-learning activity Hosted by: University of Stavanger (UiS), January 24-25, 2023 The 2nd peer-learning activity was hosted by the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Stavanger in cooperation with the Faculty of Transportation Sciences of the Czech Technical University in Prague. The event covered various specific topics, including innovative teaching and research related to sustainable and smart traffic flow, challenge-based learning in the course "Smart City Design," exploring reward-based systems for pro-environmental behavior in the context of climate-neutral smart cities, enhancing synergies between higher education and research for climate change and smart cities, strategies for implementing challenge-based learning, smart cities and communities in relation to climate change and environmental social and governance, teaching smart mobility through challenge-based learning, and teaching urban planning for climate change through challenge-based learning. Download the programme of the PLA 2 here .

Presentations of the first and second PLA

Below are available some presentations of the contributions of academics from CTU and UiS in the PLA 1 and PLA 2. InGenious – A challenge-based program Nelly Narges Karimi , Program Leader, Department of Innovation and External Collaboration, University of Stavanger. Download presentation . Strategies of Implementation Challenge-Based Learning Masoumeh Shahvedi , Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Stavanger. Download presentation . Conceptualizing climate change education in the framework of higher education Ticiano Costa Jordao , Department of Science & Research, Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague Download presentation . Mission-oriented research for societal challenges at University of Stavanger Utky Alpaydin , Advisor, Department of Innovation Download presentation . Green transition at University of Stavanger Anders Riel Müller, Associate Professor, Department of Safety, Economics and Planning, University of Stavanger. Download presentation . Mission oriented research & innovation in the European Union grant schemes EU Mission: Climate change adaptation Ticiano Costa Jordao, Department of Science & Research, Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague Download presentation .

Multiplier events

In a strategic effort to disseminate and promote the intellectual outputs of the SMARTEDUCG project, two multiplier events were successfully hosted, engaging a diverse array of external stakeholders. These events were planned and executed to showcase the project's achievements, particularly focusing on the developed intellectual outputs, and to foster dialogue and collaboration among participants. First multiplier event (June 6, 2023). Venue: INNOASIS, associated with Nordic Edge, Stavanger, Norway The first multiplier event of the SMARTEDUCG project, hosted by the University of Stavanger at INNOASIS, Stavanger, Norway, successfully convened participants from various academic and industry sectors, including CTU, UiS, the Jan Perner Transport Faculty of the University of Pardubice, the University of South-Eastern Norway, and VENI, a company specializing in digital infrastructure for construction. The venue, associated with Nordic Edge, was chosen due to its history of collaborative efforts with the University of Stavanger in sustainable and smart city initiatives, providing a fitting backdrop to highlight the synergy between academia and industry in addressing urban challenges. The event, which followed a peer-learning activity, facilitated rich discussions on the project's intellectual outputs among on-site and remote participants, while also ensuring wide dissemination through strategic internal communication within the INNOASIS/Nordic Edge community. Despite scheduling challenges, the event successfully showcased and discussed the project's research, methodologies, and findings, affirming the importance of collaborative efforts in innovative urban solutions. Second multiplier event (June 22, 2023) Venue: Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic The second multiplier event of the SMARTEDUCG project, hosted at the Faculty of Transportation Sciences in Prague, was astutely synchronized with two other important events that were related to the same field, i.e. climate change and smart cities, thereby maximizing its outreach and impact. This strategic scheduling enabled the event to draw a diverse participant pool from not only the SMARTEDUCG project but also from other collaborative ventures spearheaded by FTS CTU. Concurrently, an intensive course on Sustainable and Smart Urban Planning was conducted prior to the multiplier event, involving Porto Business School, IPAG Business School, and the University of Stavanger, alongside an event under the All4Food network, which is exploring new partnerships in the Czech Republic with CTU's backing and focuses on themes like climate change and smart cities in relation to the food supply chain. The confluence of these events facilitated enriched discussions, insights sharing, and the fostering of collaborations, while also ensuring the wide dissemination of the SMARTEDUCG project's intellectual outputs to stakeholders across different sectors and regions.

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