The Re-UNITA project - Research for UNITA Project will end on October 31st, but not before seeing the launch of an E-Book that portrays the results obtained in the two-day Workshops, which took place at the University of Beira Interior (UBI) last April. This event was promoted by the Re-UNITA project, which aims to promote research activities within the scope of the UNITA Alliance - Universitas Montium.
The Re-UNITA Workshops consisted of presentations and round tables in the scientific areas of Circular Economy, Cultural Heritage and Renewable Energy. The activities developed were an excellent networking opportunity for researchers from partner Universities, aiming to discuss scientific development, and advances and main research challenges in each of the scientific areas. The different sessions also promoted the establishment of new collaborations and possibilities for joint responses to international calls for projects or co-supervision of theses.
According to the Re-UNITA Project Coordinator, Frederic Marias:
"This Workshop serves as a unique platform to start conversations, foster connections between researchers, and explore the latest advances in Re-UNITA's research activities. Our goal is to facilitate an environment where insights transcend traditional boundaries, allowing participants to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborative projects."
The E-book entitled “Re-UNITA Workshops - Research Challenges for Cultural Heritage, Circular Economy and Renewable Energies in rural and mountain areas" and published through UBI Edições, brings together the results of the presentations and discussions held in the three thematic Workshops, becoming available in free access to the entire academic and scientific community.
As the UBI´s Vice-Rector of Research, Innovation and Development, Sílvia Socorro, highlights:
“The e-book compiles the collective knowledge generated during the workshops. Includes the contributions of participants in the sessions of Part I – Presentation of research projects (8), and the topics of discussion in the Round Table sessions of Part II (16). Overall, details of ongoing projects, discussion summaries, and important messages are provided.
This e-book is a valuable resource and a testament to the impactful results of the Re-UNITA project in promoting collaborative research efforts across the UNITA alliance. It provides knowledge and practical strategies that can be applied in various contexts to drive positive change, empowering our community to further develop UNITA’s research identity.”