NTNU Brussels

On 10th September, NTNU Brussels participated in the European University Association's event: "Unleashing the Full Potential of the European Innovation Ecosystem" at the Hungarian Permanent Representation in Brussels. We were pleased to see our Pro-Rector for Innovation and Chair of EUA Expert Group on Innovation, Toril Nagelhus Hernes, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) speak. She highlighted that "#universities need more capacity and competence to unleash the innovation potential from all the research performed. Collaboration between academia and public and private sectors is important for knowledge transfer and innovation." ✅ We need #Capacity: capacity building through excellence in research. ✅ We need #Competence: Increasing competence and skills through education and innovation skills. ✅ We need #Collaboration: Support collaboration across borders and organisations, especially between universities and industry/public sector. This event outlined ideas and approaches to orchestrate impactful #innovation ecosystems for a competitive Europe, by showcasing existing achievements at the institutional level and inspiring examples of effective multi-stakeholder mobilisation.

Today, UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network hosted an open talk with Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Higher Education Unit in DG EAC, European Commission on the future of the European Universities alliances. This event was the opportunity to discuss #DraghiReport on EU competitiveness in higher education and how to strengthen University Alliances. The talk also mentioned the road towards a possible European Degree and some policy developments in the upcoming years. Vanessa Debiais-Sainton said: “We have a diversity in #Europe that needs to become our strength. A deep level of inter university cooperation with a joint long term strategy is crucial to become champions. That’s why we need strong cooperation between universities.” Thanks to our colleagues from Helsinki EU Office and Greater Copenhagen EU Office for co-organizing this event with NTNU Brussels.

10 September｜UnILion Open Talk A few days left to the UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network Open Talk - The road towards a European degree and the future of the European Universities alliances with the participation of Vanessa Debiais-Sainton, Head of Higher Education Unit in DG EAC, European Commission.    The event is organized by NTNU Brussels, Helsinki EU Office, and Greater Copenhagen EU Office. 🗺 The event starts at 13:30 in rue Guimard 9 - 2nd floor. If you're interested in attending, please register here: https://lnkd.in/esXrcWYj   ⏰ Registration deadline, 9th of September 18:00

We have the pleasure to participate to Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU)’s debate about the vision on where NTNU will be in ten years. The debate is part of the ongoing strategic planning definition process to be implemented starting from 2026. Our rector, Tor Grande, introduced us to the future initiatives for students and researchers that the university plans to manage. #Trondheim #university #success

NTNU Advanced Material Forum ｜2 September 2024 The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) organized a dedicated event in Trondheim to launch the NTNU Advanced Material Forum. The Forum will represent the tool to guarantee an impactful and multidisciplinary contribution of NTNU to the IAM4EU strategic partnership. It will also be the entry door to the NTNU’s system of knowledge in Advanced Materials. The event, initiated by NV, IV and IE Faculties in Collaboration with NTNU Brussels office was the opportunity to discuss the #Research and #Innovation needs, the policy context, the EU's global position in critical material demand, and the EU's ambition and strategy for further technology infrastructures. Prof. Paraskevas Kontis have been identified as Forum representative and will operate actively in the newly launched IAM-I association to guarantee appropriate NTNU contribution. At the event, Prof. Paraskevas introduced the Advanced Materials 2030 Initiative (#AMI2030) within the #HorizonEurope strategic plan 2025-2027 meant for innovative and advanced materials (macromaterials, micromaterials, and nanomaterials). He also highlighted the main challenges, agenda, and gaps that await us for the effective success of IAMs. Our Director, Massimo Busuoli, presented the importance of proactivity in the European arena in terms of research and encouraged participants to take part in the NTNU Advanced Materials Forum to foster our engagement in the European Commission funding landscape. Sveinung Løset – Vice Dean for Research IV Faculty – described the work of his faculty in exploring and developing different material industries such as low carbon high-value aluminum using recycling. He suggested solutions to reach the UN Climate Goals. Magnus Rønning – Vice Dean for Research NV Faculty and Thomas Tybell – Head of department IES, IE Faculty, discussed their faculties' expertise in energy, electronics, simulation models, and the future of materials. They emphasized the importance of initiatives made to support Norwegian industries and how to be efficient by working together in the Forum. We would like to thank Paraskevas Kontis for co-organizing this event, our Pro-Rector for Innovation Toril Nagelhus Hernes for her opening remarks, Wide Hogenhout – Policy Officer, Industrial Transformation Unit - European Commission, Magnus Rønning – Vice Dean for Research NV Faculty, Sveinung Løset – Vice Dean for Research IV Faculty, Thomas Tybell – Head of department IES, IE Faculty for their presentations and remarks.

Please welcome our two new trainees ✨ Eskil Solberg and Sunniva Schevik They are brand new to our office and started their first week last Monday. They will stay in Brussels until the end of December. Sunniva Schevik is a Chilean-born Master’s Degree student in Globalisation and Sustainable Development at NTNU. Her academic background consists of a bachelor's in History from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where her interest in interdisciplinary research flourished. With a strong passion for sustainability, her goal is to contribute to advancing knowledge besides promoting social justice and environmental protection, which she aims to strengthen with her experience in Brussels. Alongside her studies, she has gained academic experience from being a Student Assistant, working as an Archives intern, and now is the SoMe coordinator for her program’s Student Association.    Eskil Solberg has recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies, with a specialization in English, at NTNU in Trondheim. As part of his academic journey, he had the opportunity to spend six months as an exchange student at Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona in Spain, within the Faculty of Political Science and Sociology. During his final year of studies, he volunteered in the communication committee for YATA Trondheim - a young network with an interest in foreign affairs, defense, and security policy. With an academic background rooted in EU and political science courses, he's excited to be a part of the NTNU Brussels Office team to further understand its important role in advancing research collaboration and policy engagement within the EU. If you need their assistance, don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected]

This morning, the Oslo Region European Office invited our Brussels office to share existing Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU) cooperation projects with cities and municipalities under #HorizonEurope. The synergy between cities and universities in different European projects shapes the initiatives to find solutions to climate, urban and social challenges. The European Commission will still be supporting new opportunities in Horizon Europe through the New European Bauhaus. We really appreciated our discussion with the Telemark fylkeskommune and thank our hosts Gunnar Selvik, Randi Johanne Hoseth for the kind invitation to speak. #CraFt #YoungInnovationCamp #EUprojects #EuropeanBauhaus

SAVE THE DATE｜10 September 2024 UnILiON - Universities Informal Liaison Offices Network will host (together with NTNU Brussels, Helsinki EU Office, and Greater Copenhagen EU Office) an Open Talk ft Vanessa Debiais-Sainton from the European Commission to discuss the future perspectives of the #EuropeanUniversitiesAlliances. The event will take place in Rue Guimard 9, 1040 Brussels. Don't wait to register, seats are limited. The deadline is 9 September 2024. 👉 https://lnkd.in/esXrcWYj

Are you interested in collaborating with NTNU researchers on #HorizonEurope calls? If so, take a look at our brochures. We have gathered our researchers' interests in the upcoming EU calls so you can find your match for your project. Find your scientific NTNU match for your next European project: https://lnkd.in/es5U8Cwh

This morning, NTNU's Director of the Brussels Office, Massimo Busuoli, attended a meeting in Confindustria Brussels premises to discuss the new legislature with MEP ALESSANDRA MORETTI. We want to thank Matteo Borsani, Director of the #Confindustria Brussels office, for the appreciated invitation to participate in the framework of the long-lasting and proficient collaboration dialogue.