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You won’t want to miss this Translational Science Webinar by the Wound Healing Society: Regulatory Aspects of Translation with Carlos Zgheib, PhD, MS. Knowing the regulatory landscape and its constant updates is crucial in translating innovation successfully! Do not forget to register: it’s free and open to all! (Link below) #WoundHealing #WoundHealingSociety #WoundHealingUniversity #Education #FreeEducation #Webinar #Regulatory #Translation #TranslationalResearch #Innovation #ResearchAndDevelopment #ProductDevelopment #FromBenchToBedside #FromLabToClinic

The twenty-second of the weekly series of posts about “the book” (The Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World) - The Influence of RMA Associations on Identity and Policymaking Internationally by Virág Zsár. https://lnkd.in/egYrWxm3 This sixth chapter in the Identity section looks at the importance of associations to RMAs. ChatGPT summary of the chapter conclusions: Associations for Research Managers and Administrators (RMAs) have emerged globally, especially in Western and Northern Europe, to promote self-awareness, knowledge exchange, and capacity building among RMAs. These associations offer services like networking, mentorship, and policy advocacy. Research shows these associations enhance professional identity, mutual assistance, and policy influence. Despite their benefits, the presence of RMA associations in Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans is limited. This study uses social constructivism in International Relations to explore how these associations can reinforce RMA identity and influence policy. A questionnaire reveals that long-term membership and active involvement in associations significantly impact professional identity and career development. Further investigation is needed to understand their policy-shaping potential. You can of course read the whole book, chapter by chapter, online for free. https://lnkd.in/dNdEYsRj Or if you are desperate to own a hardcopy then use code EME30 at the checkout at Emerald Books: https://lnkd.in/erGU-4tS International Network of Research Management Societies NCURA: National Council of University Research Administrators Society of Research Administrators International Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) BRAMA Brazil - Associação Brasileira de Gestão e Administração de Pesquisa Científica COREMA MYRMA ARMA UK (Association of Research Managers and Administrators) EARMA Canadian Association of Research Administrators ARMA - NL #RMA #BookAnnouncement #OpenAccess #ResearchAdministration #ResearchManagement #Book #Research #ResearchSupport #Profession

💡 We're pleased to announce the release of our #ResearchLinkAustralia (RLA) service, which allows you to find information about Australian #research and #innovation activities, and the research, #government and #industry stakeholders involved in them. It is a significant milestone towards a collaborative and innovative research and translation ecosystem. The RLA service offers: 🖥 a robust platform that connects researchers, government and industry stakeholders through information derived from a growing number of sources 🖇 improved connectivity among disparate entities within the research and innovation landscape 📊 interactive dashboards presenting and visualising data in an engaging and intuitive manner. Natasha Simons, Director, National Coordination, ARDC, said, “Collaboration among research, business and government is critical if we are to improve research translation and innovation. It leads to improvements in key areas such as health, environment and economy that can benefit all Australians. However the pathways to such collaborations are not always clear. "The RLA service is an exciting new piece of infrastructure that the ARDC has developed because it makes the connection points between research, government and industry more visible and this will catalyse and cultivate the collaborations needed for innovation to thrive." The RLA service is now live. You can actively contribute to its development and testing by: 💬 sharing your thoughts, suggestions and user experiences with us 🔢 contributing information sources 📰 subscribing to the ARDC Connect newsletter for latest developments, updates and announcements related to RLA. 🔗 Learn more and start using RLA today > https://lnkd.in/ggRJqGG2 The RLA project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education with dedicated funding from the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (#NCRIS). Guided by an Advisory Committee with diverse backgrounds in research and industry, the ARDC has collaborated closely with government entities, key data agencies, research-industry facilitators, businesses, and research communities through a meticulous consultative and co-design approach to shape this transformative platform.

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As this week is International Open Access Week, we would like to remind our wonderful research community that you may be eligible to publish open access in European Journal of Information Systems and have the costs covered by your institution. ❔ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞❔ ➡️ Check here to see if your country/institution has an open access agreement with Taylor & Francis here: https://lnkd.in/ekAKK7Yy ➡️ If you are unsure, drop us an IM or speak with your librarian. 💡Deals are in place with CAUL (Australia and New Zealand), KEMÖ (Austria), CzechELib (Czech Republic), FinELib (Finland), Forum13+(Germany), IReL (Ireland), MALMAD (Israel), VSNU (Netherlands), Sikt (Norway), B-on (Portugal), Bibsam (Sweden), CSAL (Switzerland) & JISC (UK) - to name a few... ❔𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬❔ 1️⃣ Submit to European Journal of Information Systems 2️⃣ Authors of accepted papers will be given the option to be funded through an open access agreement (if present) 3️⃣ Upon signing the publishing agreement, your institution will be notified of your request for funding 4️⃣ If approved, you will be informed via email. If not approved, you have the option to either fund open access through a different source or publish as a subscription article, which does not require any payment. ➡️ For more details see: https://lnkd.in/gswic83E ⭐ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 ⭐ 👉 Greater Visibility 👉 Impact beyond the academy 👉 Increasing scholarly impact 👉 Complying with funder mandates #informationsystems #IS #AI #digitaltransformation #analytics #openaccess The OR Society Taylor & Francis Group

Yesterday marked the launch of the "Align, Act, Accelerate" report from the EC's expert group on the interim evaluation of #HorizonEurope chaired by Manuel Heitor Manuel Heitor.    In the continuity of the Letta's and Draghi's reports, this new report lays out 12 recommendations for the future of the European Research and Innovation Framework Programme (FP10) to achieve some main objectives:    - A strong FP10 to drive Europe's competitiveness - An increased budget of 220bn€ - A radical simplification along with a few radical innovations within the programme    It was great to hear explicit mention of #EuropeanUniversityAlliances during the launch, as well as in the report, as contributor to the building-up of the European R&I ecosystem.     There are, some might consider bold, recommendations in the report, including establishing a Societal Challenges Council and getting rid of some existing sub-programmes currently in Horizon Europe. You can have a detailed read in the report itself: https://lnkd.in/eHKsi5NT

The latest #Align, #Act, #Accelerate report by the Commission Expert Group on the Interim Evaluation of #HorizonEurope Directorate has left me with mixed feelings. It took me some time to process my thoughts and pinpoint exactly what was bothering me. But here it is: 🚩 Industrial Competitiveness vs. Societal Challenges: The report’s conceptual split between these two areas feels like a backward step, almost as if they don’t deeply impact each other. RD&I efforts targeting “societal challenges with limited industrial potential” (sic) now risk being tokenized again in the Framework Program—a discouraging development for colleagues in #socialsciences, #humanities, #culture, and #creativity. 🚩 Elimination of Programs vs. New Councils: While the report recommends eliminating "redundant and underperforming programs" (sic), such as the #EIT and #EIE —which is fair—it simultaneously proposes establishing two new councils, including an Industrial Competitiveness and Technology Council, to oversee partnerships and more. I have some strong thoughts on the latter, but I’ll focus on the main issue: these innovation-oriented efforts will keep drowning in the contradictions of treating FP #funds as if they were private #investment capital. The timelines, project portfolio design, evaluation processes, and funding conditions aren’t aligned with the needs of industrial innovation. The result? Industries, particularly those actually investing in R&D and innovation, are indeed walking away from the FP. Opinions are my own. What’s your take? #FrameworkProgramme #innovation #competitiveness #industry #FP10

The twenty-ninth of the weekly series of posts about “the book” (The Emerald Handbook of Research Management and Administration Around the World) A Profession in the Making Insights from Western Balkan Countries by Sinisa Marcic and Anđela Pepić https://lnkd.in/ebz73D_w This sixth chapter in the Professionalism section looks at the development of the profession in the Western Balkans. ChatGPT summary of the chapter: This study explores the emerging profession of research managers and administrators (RMAs) in the Western Balkans (WB), encompassing Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. Despite the global competitiveness in research excellence, RMAs in the WB face limited recognition and institutional support. The mixed-method research, combining a focus group and online survey, reveals that RMAs perform multifaceted roles, often lacking clear job descriptions. Key challenges include limited awareness of the profession, insufficient institutional support, and scarce networking opportunities. The study highlights the need for increased networking and recognition of the RMA profession to foster a supportive community and enhance their role within research-performing organizations. You can of course read the whole book, chapter by chapter, online for free. https://lnkd.in/dNdEYsRj Or if you are desperate to own a hardcopy then use code EME30 at the checkout at Emerald Books: https://lnkd.in/erGU-4tS International Network of Research Management Societies NCURA: National Council of University Research Administrators Society of Research Administrators International Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS) Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) BRAMA Brazil - Associação Brasileira de Gestão e Administração de Pesquisa Científica COREMA MYRMA ARMA UK (Association of Research Managers and Administrators) EARMA Canadian Association of Research Administrators ARMA - NL #BESTPRAC #RMA #BookAnnouncement #OpenAccess #ResearchAdministration #ResearchManagement #Book #Research #ResearchSupport #Profession