INVITATION
When: 3 April 12.00 – 17.00 h
Venue: Mauritskazerne, Nieuwe Kazernelaan 2, D41, 6711 JC Ede. The Mauritskazerne is located next to railwaystation Station Ede-Wageningen.
For whom? Researchers, students, teachers, staff, research support
Get ready for an inspiring day filled with new connections, fresh ideas, and groundbreaking collaborations! This is your chance to be at the heart of transdisciplinary innovation. Whether you’re looking to spark new partnerships, share insights from your projects, or explore the future of the alliance, this is the event you don’t want to miss!
Programme
The afternoon will be filled with inspiring discussions, interactive showcases, and opportunities to connect with experts and peers. You can explore two key event tracks: the Marketplace and the programme on the main stage.
MARKETPLACE
A dynamic Marketplace of Ideas showcasing inspiring projects, including unusual collaborations, health solutions and prevention, circular innovations, AI-driven impact in care, living technology design, and innovative educational programs tackling societal challenges.
Various expertise centres will be available to support you in maximising your impact at the Marketplace:
Funding & Valorisation
- Research Support Offices from all four institutions (TU/e, WUR, UU and UMC Utrecht) providing comprehensive guidance on research funding opportunities and grant applications
- Expertise on the journey from researcher to entrepreneur—learn what it takes to transform your research into impactful ventures
Science Communication & Societal Impact
- Wageningen Dialogue Center teaching you how to set up fruitful dialogues and create meaningful societal value
- NEWS (National Expertise Centre for Science and Society) helping you strengthen the connection between science and society through improved science communication
- NECTR – National Expertise Centre on Transdisciplinarity (EWUU Education, TNO, Drift, KIN, NWO, Rathenau, Athena VU, Het Groene Brein, RVO, TU Delft, and the Convergence Alliance)
- TU/e Innovation Space a centre of expertise on Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) and student entrepreneurship, fostering innovation and collaboration between students, researchers, industry, and societal organizations to develop responsible real-world solutions
Research Design & Methodology
- Pathways for Sustainability team (UU) presenting their Transdisciplinary Field Guide—learn how to design effective transdisciplinary research with practical examples from successful projects
We have got stands available if you want to showcase your expertise at the marketplace. Find out more.
MAIN STAGE
- Impact Dialogues featuring groundbreaking research
- Launch of the National Expertise Centre for Transdisciplinarity
- EWUU Impact Award ceremony – an award that recognizes EWUU teams for impactful public engagement that enhances research visibility, societal impact, and transdisciplinary learning
Are you part of an EWUU research team with an idea for a public engagement activity related to your EWUU-funded project? This is your chance to make an impact and win € 3.000 to bring your idea to life! Apply for the Impact Award!
Why join?
- Discover new possibilities for collaboration across disciplines and institutions
- Share experiences and insights from inter- and transdisciplinary projects
- Help shape the future of the alliance
- Network with colleagues from all EWUU partners and external stakeholders
We warmly invite you to be part of this transformative event and help shape the future of transdisciplinary research and collaboration. Together, we can create meaningful impact across boundaries and disciplines.
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