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In this session we will get an introduction to the international research initiatives and priorities, the advantages we have in our region, how to succeed in building networks and laying the premises right for successful research projects. Meet researchers who have been successful in both the Norwegian and international research arena and put Ålesund on the map.

Together we will get inspiration and discuss on hot topics like how to accelerate clean energy transition, the importance of international projects on health and sustainable city development.

Programme

Welcome and introduction

Annik Magerholm Fet, Vice-Rector, NTNU in Ålesund

How Møre og Romsdal can act on the priorites in the European research area

Merete Mikkelsen, Director, the West Norway Brussels Office

WHow healthcare workers are using their mobile phones to create novel, informal solutions: the mHEALTH-INNOVATE project 

Simon Lewin, Professor, Department of Health Sciences Ålesund, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Why and how can international projects help Ålesund on the mission journey?

Anne Lise Sagen Major, Head of Innovation Support in Ålesund Municipality

COLLECTiEF An EU project from Ålesund for increasing Energy Efficiency and Flexibility of Existing Buildings

Mohammadreza Aghaei, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Panel discussion

The session will be moderated by Hans Solli-Sæther, Head of the Department of International Business, Faculty of Economics and Management