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Reducing noisy and polluting motorcycles, mopeds and delivery trucks in a 1 km radius from Sitges center has been on my agenda for some time but needs solutions causing least disruption. Interested in joining this effort to bring the green city vision to fruition? Only 100 cities from the 27 EU Member States will be supported and despite not being a city, Sitges is well-positioned to lead this transformation. Clúster de l'Energia Eficient de Catalunya Generalitat de Catalunya

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"𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵-𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳" 🎙️ These are just some reactions to 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 at the VIB Seminar. The great news? In 2025, we’re back to train six talented scientists to pitch their groundbreaking research! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗜𝗕 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿? It’s a two-day event where all VIB researchers and staff discover the latest in computational biology, AI, mental health, and sustainability. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲? On Day 2, six scientists take the stage to present their cutting-edge research in just 8 minutes, plenary, in front of an audience of 7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ people! 𝗔𝗻𝗱 The Floor is Yours? For the next edition, on April 24–25, 2025, we’ll once again prepare these speakers to deliver performances that leave a lasting impression. The goal? To make their research crystal clear and unforgettable for everyone in the room. 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸? Absolutely. Every edition of Scientists on Stage is rated 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳. Years later, people still talk about the presentations they’ve seen—like Antonella Fioravanti’s "anthrax letter" talk. In fact, even those who weren’t there have heard about it! (Read the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/gAW2dMTn) 🙏 A big thank you to VIB for entrusting your researchers to us once again. 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ is shaping up to be a truly magical year! 🌟 (Want to learn to pitch your research and shine on the stage? Check out our training https://lnkd.in/gtpz4Bcy) #ScienceCommunication #PresentWithImpact #VIBSeminar2025 VIB PostDocs

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🎬 MEER's short documentary film "Freetown: Cooling a City" is being screened in Dunedin, Florida at the Dunedin International Film Festival - January 9-12. 🎥 MEER tackles rising temperatures using innovative mirror technology to reflect sunlight and cool homes in Freetown. This groundbreaking initiative has already improved living conditions for residents, offering hope for widespread urban heat relief. 😅 #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #Sustainability #ClimateChange

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🚀 Twente is ready to launch microchip talent initiative💰 The Dutch cabinet has approved €20.5 million for Twente's Beethoven Plans as part of the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 for 2025-2026. The region can start educating additional talent for the microchip sector in MBO, HBO and WO. €72 million has been reserved for the Twente plans. Based on a positive interim evaluation (every two years), the remaining budget will be allocated. 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁🚨 Investing in the microchip sector is crucial for the Netherlands economically and socially. ASML, a global leader in chip technology, aims to grow, requiring the entire chain, including Twente, to expand. Companies like VDL Enabling Technologies Group (ETG) Almelo, Demcon, other key suppliers, and manufacturing facilities like New Origin, play a vital role in this process. Growth requires investment in technical talent: educating Dutch talent, attracting international talent, and retraining employees. Few students choose technical studies, leading to a shortage of skilled personnel and rising vacancies, which hinders the chip sector's development and threatens our global leadership. Read the Twente Board plan: https://hubs.li/Q02Zjm-p0 Twente | University of Twente | Hogeschool Saxion | ROC van Twente

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🚀 ZonMw Empowers 15 Innovators with Off Road Research Grants! 🌟 ZonMw is breaking the mold in biomedical and health research by awarding 15 talented researchers with its innovative Off Road grants! 🔍 Key Highlights: - Encourages high-risk, high-reward research initiatives. - Prioritizes originality over past achievements. - Offers personalized mentorship and resources for project development. - Aims for unexpected breakthroughs in the biomedical and health domains. This unique program allows researchers to explore unconventional ideas, fostering an environment where creativity can thrive. With dedicated support to transform concepts into viable proofs of concept, ZonMw is paving the way for tomorrow's medical breakthroughs. Interested in pushing the boundaries of innovation? 🌐 Learn more about this exciting opportunity by clicking on the link! #BiomedicalResearch #HealthEconomics #HealthScience #Innovation #Publications #RegulatoryAgencies #ResearchGrants #ZonMw #MarketAccess #MarketAccessToday

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"Businesses are trying to become more sustainable in a world with sustainability challenges like climate change, biodiversity decline and pollution. Project Circular X at the Maastricht Sustainability Institute helps companies that want to experiment with circular and sustainable business models. The team has developed several tools for circularity, sufficiency and regenerative business models." Read more in the last MORSE blog authored by Laura Niessen 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3mbCjWq

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Meet the team! We are Advertising Fossil Free. With our small team, we take on 3 powerful polluting industries:   🎛 the fossil industry,  ✈ the aviation industry  🚗 and the car industry. Commercials in which the fossil industry paints an overly rosy picture. There's no getting around it. These fossil advertisements not only MISLEAD;  they also NORMALISE the use of fossil fuel. This fans the flame that fuels the climate crisis! We started in 2019 after a campaign against child marketing. We discovered that fossil (child) deception has been going on for decades, is structural and hinders climate policy. This used to be (and still is) the strategy of the tobacco industry: getting them young! WE HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED GREAT RESULTS: But we are not there yet. With your support, we want to achieve in the coming year: 🚫 A tobacco law for the fossil industry 🌳 More cities follow Amsterdam's example 🎬 Movie houses drop the curtain on fossil advertising 📰 The first Dutch newspaper, magazine or broadcaster bans fossil advertising 📚 Education, culture, sports, festivals and conferences ban fossil sponsors. This is a big challenge for which we desperately need your support. Support our campaign with a donation! 💸 https://lnkd.in/dhbpPX8 #justliketobacco #banfossilads #adban #fossilads #verbiedfossielereclame #climateaction #klimaatactie #klimaatrechtsvaardigheid #climatejustice #sustainability #greenfuture #duurzaamheid #stopoil Rémi Femke Rosanne Charlotte Mannes Keera Martine & kantoorhond Luna 🐶

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Yesterday PostNord Sverige presented the brand new 'E-barometer Q2 2024'. The overall conclusion? A 3% growth of turnover in SE - compared to the same period last year. Curious about some facts for The Netherlands? The Dutch organisation Thuiswinkel.org just released their brand new Thuiswinkel Markt Monitor - showing a 8% growth for NL. Learn more? Please check out the infographic below.

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🌲📹 Our 3D models created from action cameras like GoPro help us accurately characterize the physical quality of forest streams. This enables us to understand how culverts and forest roads impact habitat quality in these ecologically valuable areas. 🔜 Next step: exploring how AI and machine learning can enhance our models (water speed, substrates, water height ...) 🤖💧🌿

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Reserve your spot to our upcoming FREE workshop on behavioural insights and nudging for societal change!

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Don't Be Flakey! AI What's Next? 🤖 🌐😲🌐In this episode of the MoneyBru Show, Daniël-James van den Berg interviews JB Kellogg, the visionary behind Madwire and Marketing 360, to discuss the current AI boom the entire world is experiencing. How to properly use it? How to optimize your business? These are the questions we'll be answering in this episode! Watch on YouTube👉 https://lnkd.in/gkzyk8Yt #business #businessadvice #businesstips #marketing #businessmarketing #onlinebusiness #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #ai #artificalintelligence

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#BCorp Insights! Here are the key findings from our recent research conducted by SPRINT Insights - Agile Research Platform, aimed at understanding the awareness and attitudes of the Dutch general public toward B Corps: 🔍 Awareness Snapshot: Only 19% of participants are familiar with B Corp companies, with 3% having experience with at least one B Corp and 16% familiar with the concept. Surprisingly, 50% of participants admitted to having no idea what B Corp means, indicating significant potential for raising awareness. 👍 Attitudes Towards B Corps: Despite limited familiarity, attitudes toward B Corps are overwhelmingly positive, with 67% of participants holding favorable views. Around 70% of participants agree that companies should prioritize ethical practices, sustainability, and social responsibility over mere profits. 💡 Purchase Intent: B Corp awareness positively influences consumer behavior, with 52% of respondents indicating an increased intention to purchase from B Corp-certified companies. Interested in learning more about how SPRINT can help you thrive? Book a demo with me to discover how our agile brand tracking provides the data you need to steer your brand's growth with precision. Rapidly growing companies need actionable insights to stay ahead of the curve and ensure they're always in tune with their customers' needs. We can help you get those fast insights.

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In the fifth episode of the ATÖLYE Insights Podcast series, our Co-CEO Engin Ayaz hosted Colette Forma, Director of Radical Innovation at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Geert Christiaansen, founder of Specto Consulting, and ex-Philips Experience Design Studio Director. This live-recorded session was recorded in Amsterdam as part of our Impact Leaders Roundtable series, and in this particular session, the discussion revolved around how we might lead change together through the communities we foster within our organizations. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dQ4DbPUt How do you think communities within your organizations can help foster positive change and drive innovation? Let us know in the comments below and please reach out to us if you have any recommendations for speakers for our next Impact Leaders Roundtable episodes in Amsterdam, Dubai or Riyadh! #podcast #innovation #communities #amsterdam #dubai #riyadh #communitydesign #communitypowered #design #sustainability #dei

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Thanks for sharing your experience from the 2024 INFORMS Analytics Conference, Johan van Rooij!

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