Methodologies for teamworking of researchers – reinforcing transversal collaborative skills, behavioural and implementation sciences

HORIZON-CL2-2024-TRANSFORMATIONS-01-07 / HORIZON-CSA HORIZON Coordination and Support Actions.

HORIZON Lump Sum Grant: *Budget 3M*

The TEAM initiative, funded by the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, aims to transform the landscape of European academic and research collaborations, aligning closely with UNITE!’s mission of fostering a sense of belonging within the academic community. Over three years, TEAM, led by UPC Nexus 24 (Barcelona, ESP), will create an academic ecosystem that champions cross-border and cross-sector collaborations, mirroring UNITE!’s focus on technology, innovation, and engineering.

Aims:
TEAM’s primary goal is to enhance Europe’s capability in nurturing transdisciplinary research, emphasizing teamwork and collaborative methodologies. This aligns with UNITE!’s vision of integrating diverse academic disciplines, fostering a community spirit, and promoting innovation through collaboration. TEAM will work towards embedding teamwork-focused elements in research curricula, supporting the professional growth and diversification of researchers. This is in harmony with UNITE!’s objective of creating a united academic community.

Activities:
• Collaborative workshops across European universities.
• Policy discussions in Brussels, synergizing with UNITE!’s policy engagement goals.
• Symposiums on teamwork dynamics.
• Prototyping within current Horizon research initiatives.
• Development programs for early-career researchers, echoing UNITE!’s focus on nurturing new talent.
• Sponsorships for teamwork-centered research.
• Digital dialogues between policymakers and the academic community, promoting a collaborative spirit akin to UNITE!.
• A comprehensive Research & Innovation Agenda 2020-2030 focusing on teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Topics & Themes:
• Promotion of interdisciplinary academic advancements.
• Application of academic learning in real-world scenarios.
• A blend of soft and hard skills focusing on team dynamics.
• Training modules for tackling real-world challenges through teamwork.

Disciplines:
TEAM covers a broad range of disciplines, from social sciences and humanities to
STEM, aligning with UNITE!’s interdisciplinary approach. It emphasizes participatory
and collaborative methodologies, vital in fostering a culture of teamwork and
community in line with UNITE! objectives.

'Specialised education programmes in key capacity areas' (Call
document
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) 

The objective is to prepare a proposal that emanates directly from the University government and that has a high impact in a large number of students from all the schools and faculties of each University. The expertise of the different Unite! partners would be a major asset to be able to develop interdisciplinary courses, and find the
best experts to design, for example, applications of Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity in fields such as health, agriculture, finance, architecture, manufacturing, energy or transports.

Our goal is to design and deliver the following programmes (possibly Joint Programmes among partners):
- Conversion programmes for students graduated from a bachelor&#39;s programme from non-ICT fields to acquire the required digital skills for either:
1. Become users of advanced digital technologies, which are crucial to enable the digitalisation of traditional industries. They will combine sectoral knowldege with digital skills, enabling the use of digital solutions for specific
business cases.
2. Continue their studies specialising in fields such as AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analysis, IoT, microelectronics, etc  in order to be able to develop and deploy the future key digital technologies.
- Self-standing modules (online, hybrid or in-person) which can be followed by:
1. External students, in which case the certification would be by means of a microcredential
2. Students from bachelors and masters of Unite! Universities. The scope would be to offer transversal courses to include advanced digital competences within the curricula of all our existing programmes. We should be very
ambitious in this particular point, aiming to reach a large percentage of our current students.

We need to define the consortium and contact persons as soon as possible, in order to start working right after Christmas.

Using the solar disc concentrator, the aim is to develop and experimentally test the behaviour of innovative materials for the system's receiver. The tests will be carried out at the Energy Centre and you can collaborate on the construction and feasibility study of the solar receiver focusing on materials and thermo-physical properties. Trials with metal alloys and ceramic materials have been conducted in the past. The main problems concerned the ability to withstand high temperatures and strong thermal gradients.

As a research group of the UPC, the Acoustical and Mechanical Engineering Laboratory (LEAM-UPC) is looking for partners to collaborate in training projects or specific collaborations at PhD or postdoctoral levels. Our general research topic is acoustics and vibration with focus on the railway sector and smart cities. We also work on fundamental research on computational elastodynamics and acoustics and seismic/acoustic metamaterials. Our aim is to collaborate with other partners in the context of particular bilateral projects (joint PhDs, postdoctoral training, etc...) or to participate in bigger consortium (Doctoral Networks, for example).

A particular call in which we are interested to apply on these days is the EU-Rail exploratory call on training: HORIZON-ER-JU-2023-EXPLR-05: EXTENDING THE RAIL NETWORK OF PHDS. (Deadline: 07/02/2024)

In case of interest, you may contact Robert Arcos for further discussion: robert.arcos@upc.edu

A professor at the Department of Urban Planning is looking for interest among your faculties on the topic of depopulation and rural development of our territories, seeking a rebalance between large cities and medium-sized cities concerning rural settlements, to face the problem of depopulation and its population ageing, seeking its economic dynamization and looking for strategies to improve the quality of life of its residents and looking for a territorial rebalance.

This collaborative proposal aims to revolutionize the agricultural industry by harnessing the power of drone technology. The project seeks to explore the numerous applications and benefits that drones can bring to the field of agriculture, ultimately improving efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.

The project outlines several key objectives, starting with conducting extensive research on the various ways in which drones can be utilized in agriculture. This research will encompass tasks such as crop monitoring, precision agriculture, aerial mapping, livestock surveillance, and environmental monitoring. By exploring these applications, the project aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits that drones can offer to farmers and agricultural practices as a whole.

In addition, the project will focus on the development of specialized drone systems tailored to the unique needs of the agriculture industry. This involves collaborating with experts in drone technology, agriculture, and data analytics to design drones equipped with advanced sensors, cameras, and data processing capabilities. These drones will enable farmers to gather real-time data, identify areas of concern, and make informed decisions to optimize their operations.

Furthermore, the project aims to address the challenges and concerns associated with the integration of drones into agriculture. This includes examining regulatory frameworks, privacy and data security issues, and training requirements for farmers to effectively operate drones. By engaging with stakeholders, policymakers, and industry experts, the project seeks to establish guidelines and best practices to ensure the safe and responsible use of drones in agriculture.

With the goal of driving progress and fostering innovation, the proposal seeks partnerships with organizations and individuals interested in advancing the application of drones in agriculture. By joining forces, the project aims to overcome barriers, share expertise, and accelerate the adoption of drone technology in the agricultural sector.

By embracing drone technology in agriculture, we can expect numerous benefits. Drones can provide valuable insights into crop health, allowing for timely interventions and minimizing the use of pesticides. They can optimize irrigation systems by identifying areas with water stress, leading to water conservation and improved resource management. Additionally, drones can enhance yield prediction, optimize harvesting practices, and improve overall farm productivity.

If you are passionate about revolutionizing agriculture through drone technology or wish to learn more about this project, we encourage you to reach out using the contact information provided. Together, let's seize the opportunities that drones offer and cultivate a more sustainable, efficient, and prosperous future for the agricultural industry.

I am a PhD student in my second year and I look for collaboration with other researchers in my field.

Are you interested in exploring the power of best practices to optimize IT services and business processes within organizations? Look no further! We have a proposal that aims to integrate multiple best practices, leveraging their strengths to create an enhanced Service Level Agreement (SLA) process.

You do not necessarily have to reinvent the wheel to be successful, Best practices have been proven to be successful in multiple organizations across various industries. They offer standardized approaches and guidelines to optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and service levels in business disciplines or processes. They contribute to improved services, security, and overall value for organizations by maximizing their investments.

🌐 Notable Best Practices:

Our proposal focuses on the integration of four key best practices:

1️⃣ ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library): A widely recognized framework for IT service management

2️⃣ COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology): A best practice for enterprise governance and the management of information and technology

3️⃣ eTOM (Enhanced Telecommunication Operating Manual): A framework that specializes in Network Business processes best practices

4️⃣ CMMI (Capability-Maturity Model Integration Framework): A best practice for maturity improvement

🚀 The Power of Integration:

While each best practice can bring significant benefits on its own, the true potential lies in integrating them. Integration allows organizations to leverage the strengths of each best practice and create a comprehensive, optimized capability that benefits customers, employees, suppliers, and partners.

🔍 The Challenge:

Many organizations face the challenge of multiple best practices covering similar processes, making it difficult to follow the same process using different best practices simultaneously. Our research proposes a solution by integrating these best practices and developing an enhanced process that is compliant with all integrated best practices. This integrated approach ensures readiness for certification audits and facilitates harmonization across standards.

💡 Our Approach: "Best of Breed"

To address the weaknesses and maximize the strengths of each best practice, we adopt a "Best of Breed" strategy. This approach selects the best elements from each integrated best practice, ensuring the resulting enhanced processes align with business requirements and improve ICT maturity. Our goal is to deliver an enhanced hybrid of best practices that fits various ICT sectors and enhances the desired business value.

🌍 Join Our Research:

We invite all passionate researchers and innovators in the field of IT and business processes to join our research. Together, we can explore the possibilities of integrating best practices, create innovative solutions, and contribute to the advancement of IT service management and business efficiency.

📧 To express your interest or learn more about our research, please fill out the "Contact Us" form, and we will be thrilled to connect with you.

Let's unlock the true potential of best practices through integration and collaboration!

Looking forward to engaging with you all and making remarkable contributions together!

Best regards,

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I'm willing to prepare a Horizon Europe proposal in the field of Space. The first approach for a consortium is thought as a mix of Universities and SME developing new space propulsion technologies. I'm currently supervising two PhD students from two Spanish SME in that specific field, and I would like very much to get in contact with other UNITE! partners with similar interests in order to first prepare a Seed Fund proposal willing to engage the consortium for a deeper Horizon Europe approach.