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With my fellow sociolinguists often a discussion is on. What would be the role and relevance of a Galician Studies Centre in a Business School? Until now teaching-learning of Spanish languages in the Indian educational contexts was primarily dominated by the INSTITUTO CERVANTES- NEW DELHI – which was also primarily dominated by Spanish- the majority language. Woxsen University is a game changer in this regard as we established the first-ever Galician Studies Centre of Asia. Ever since its inception in mid-2024, we have been working towards enhancing global business strategies, cultural awareness, and diversity initiatives in the Spanish minority language. The activities include one international conference and a national-level symposium to initiate the discussion in this area. More to come in the following months. Moreover, with its cultural, structural and semantic closeness with Portuguese and Spanish, the Galician language intersected quickly with the University’s thriving Spanish and Portuguese language-speaking community. I truly hope that it will equip our students and colleagues with the necessary linguistic and cultural knowledge needed to engage with Galician and Portuguese-speaking markets in Galicia, Portugal (particularly, the northen part of the country) and Brazil. Begoña Jamardo Suárez may shed some more light on this! The focus should also be to align with the increasing emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in today's business school curriculums. Colleagues who are developing business case studies may also integrate case studies of companies successfully operating in minority-language markets or communities. Just a food for thought... Raul Villamarin Rodriguez I Luis Angel Osorio, Ph.D. I Werner J. Krings I Walter Karungani,PhD🇰🇪 I Michael Oyenuga PhD I Euripedes FERNANDES O. Jr. Ph.D I Xunta de Galicia

Good business is GREAT for everyone, and Lithuania’s EV charging station expansion model is proving the point. There are challenges in charging station infrastructure development to be sure. Development, innovation, and regulatory development are critical to the growth of the EV market in the US and abroad. Good on Lithuania for setting a great model for exploration. #transportation #infrastructure #ev

🌊🌍 Proud to share that our coordinator, Aodhán F. from the Marine Institute, will present AQUARIUS tomorrow, 11th June, at the 26th annual European Research Vessel Operators (ERVO) meeting in Vigo, Spain. This is a valuable opportunity to highlight the role AQUARIUS can play to foster collaboration and innovation in the marine and maritime research community! ERVO meetings provide a forum for: 🔹 Promoting the coordination of small to medium-sized research vessel operators in Europe. 🔹 Addressing common challenges to identify solutions and improve services for the scientific community. 🔹 Developing best practices in the operation of research vessels. 🔬The ERVO Meetings provide a valuable opportunity for Research Vessel Managers to exchange information about national fleets, highlight trends in the requirements for sea-going vessels, and share insights into new technological developments for research vessel operations. 🚢 AQUARIUS will provide funded transnational access to 57 research infrastructure services, of which 19 are research vessels. 👉 Stay tuned as we prepare to launch our Research Infrastructure Catalogue! #MarineResearch #ERVO2024 #ResearchVessels #InnovationInScience #Collaboration #Research #Infrastructure #Catalogue #Data #Water #Science #EUMissionOcean #HorizonEurpe Horizon Europe #EUGreenDeal

PAREMPI is in the news! 🗞 "In Tampere, real traffic emissions are measured from a moving truck" –report the Finnish news outlet Aamulehti who followed a unique study that is part of PAREMPI project. 📊 The EU-funded PAREMPI research project provides unique new information on the effects of transport emissions on human health. 📊 "The formation of secondary aerosols in the atmosphere has never been measured so extensively and accurately," says VTT's Päivi Aakko-Saksa, who is leading the project. "Measuring is demanding even in a laboratory, let alone on the highway." 🚚💨 Full story in Finnish for subscribers https://hubs.ly/Q02p3BLg0 #parempi #HorizonEurope #airpollution #airquality #aerosols #particles CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency VTT Tampere University Finnish Meteorological Institute Institute of Experimental Medicine - Czech Academy of Sciences Instytut Badań i Rozwoju Motoryzacji BOSMAL sp. z o.o. Magellan Circle Lund University ONERA - The French Aerospace Lab

#SloveniaAccessiontotheEuropeanSpaceAgency (ESA) **Date**: 18 June 2024 **Location**: ESA Headquarters, Paris Overview: Slovenia has taken a significant step in its space journey by signing the Accession Agreement to the ESA Convention. Upon ratification, Slovenia will become the 23rd ESA Member State, marking a milestone in its collaboration with the European Space Agency. Key Figures and Participants: - **Dr. Robert Golob**: Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia - **Josef Aschbacher**: ESA Director General - **Renato Krpoun**: ESA Council Chair - **Matevž Frangež**: State Secretary of the Slovenian Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport - **Tanja Permozer**: Head of the Slovenian Space Office and delegation to ESA - **HE Metka Ipavic**: Slovenian Ambassador to France Historical Cooperation: - **2008**: Slovenia signed its first Cooperation Agreement with ESA. - **2016**: Slovenia upgraded its cooperation to associate membership. - **2020**: A new Agreement for an enhanced Association was signed, including a provision for Slovenia to apply for full ESA membership after 2025. Significance of the Agreement: 1. **Enhanced Collaboration**: - The agreement solidifies Slovenia's commitment to space exploration and its collaboration with ESA. - It opens up new opportunities for Slovenian scientists, engineers, and researchers to participate in ESA missions and projects. 2. **Technological and Scientific Advancements**: - Slovenia's full membership will enhance its technological capabilities and contribute to the scientific advancements within the ESA community. - Participation in ESA programs will provide access to cutting-edge space technology and research. 3. **Economic and Educational Benefits**: - The agreement is expected to stimulate economic growth by fostering innovation and creating high-tech jobs in Slovenia. - It will also enhance educational opportunities, inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Future Prospects: - **Slovenia's Space Sector**: The accession will empower Slovenia’s space sector, enabling it to contribute more significantly to European and global space missions. - **Strategic Vision**: This move aligns with Slovenia's strategic vision to become a key player in the international space community. - **Continued Growth**: Slovenia's full membership in ESA is anticipated to bring long-term benefits in terms of technological innovation, economic development, and international collaboration. Conclusion: Slovenia's accession to the ESA marks a pivotal moment in its space journey. By becoming the 23rd member of the European Space Agency, Slovenia is set to play a more prominent role in the global space arena, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and contributing to the collective advancement of space exploration. **#SloveniaInSpace #ESA #EuropeanSpaceAgency #SpaceExploration**

Publication milestone achievement - The article of Michelangelo Ambrosini on the GPS Precise Relative Positioning of Formation Flying Satellites reached 900 reads on ResearchGate #gnss #gps #precise #relative #positioning #formation #flying #satellites #publication #milestone #achievement #article #ResearchGate

As ESTECO, the company behind Cardanit, we're starting a 3-year regionally funded project. This is going to develop a digital twin of the port system in the North East of the Mediterranean Sea, featuring simulated BPMN models. Watch this space!

🚢 As you may know, MSCA ETN AUTOBarge is a European research project in which 15 Ph.D. candidates conduct scientific research on autonomous sailing in inland navigation. IVR (EU) is proud to be involved in the project as a partner organization. ⚓ Earlier this month, we were able to offer temporary work spaces to Ph.D. candidates Sophie C. Orzechowski, LL.M. from Institut Droit International des Transports and Camilla Domenighini from University of Antwerp, to carry out part of their research on regulatory and legal aspects related to autonomous inland shipping within the secretariat of IVR. 📊 Within AUTOBarge, Sophie's research focus lies at analysing the existing public regulatory landscape as to obstacles that are currently standing in the way of implementing autonomous inland shipping in Europe. Camilla is researching the issues related to the introduction of autonomous barges in the contractual chain and risk distribution within the ecosystem. 💙 We are honored to have welcomed them both at our office in Rotterdam. Their hard work and valuable contributions have been greatly appreciated, and we’re happy to support them in this phase of their work. We wish them all the best as they complete the remaining parts of their research and look forward to seeing the outcomes of their efforts. #IVReu #InlandNavigation #AUTOBarge #PhD #AutonomousSailing #Research #Legal #Regulatory #UniversityOfAntwerp #IDIT

🌍 Exploring Innovation & Sustainability in Geosynthetics!   The Eurasian Geosynthetics Symposium 2024 held last week in Tai’an, China, united global industry leaders to showcase advancements in geosynthetics, from geotextiles to geomembranes, with a focus on sustainability and standardization. Organized by CNITA (Eric Zhang) in collaboration with EDANA, the event featured technical case studies, a vibrant tabletop exhibition, and global networking opportunities.   EDANA’s Scientific & Technical Affairs Director, Marines Lagemaat emphasized the vital role of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of the industry.   #EAGS2024 #Geosynthetics #Sustainability #EDANA 

Last week, a couple of us visited the EAGE in Oslo. Here’s some of our thoughts from the exhibition. Attendance was rumoured to be about 6000 which is a good turnout. However, it is Oslo which has a large number of companies working in the industry so the attendance should have been good. The exhibition was spread across to halls and one was definitely more popular than the other. This is disappointing for the exhibitors in the quieter hall and one that really should be avoided. Although the exhibition centre was not in central Oslo but in Lillestrom, the transport network worked perfectly and getting to and from the centre was very straight forward. There was generally a positive vibe in the exhibition. This was partly driven by TGS and PGS having neighbouring booths and their merger getting the go ahead on the first day and by CGG rebranding as Viridien and celebrating accordingly. There were no significant new comers in the exhibition, mainly companies that have been around for some time. No revolutionary new technology that we noticed and mentions of artificial intelligence and machine learning were limited. There was a vast number of talks being given across the three days. It is possible that there are too many talks across too many streams for anyone to be able to truly appreciate what is being presented. Quantity does not necessarily mean quality in these cases. Overall, it was great to be there, if a little exhausting. See you all in Toulouse next year! #oilandgas #energy #consulting