The role of a “Civic University” in the frame of the Quadruple Helix approach to development: the paradigm of MED-QUAD project
What “Civic University” really means, and which are the relations with the city/territory where the University is seated? Which is the link between Civic University, Quadruple Helix approach and sustainable local development? How knowledge and innovation can be produced and transferred for the benefit of the (local) society)? These are some of the questions that the paper tries to answer.
MED GAIMS is gamifying the tourism experience with “Save the Castle” game applied at Saida Sea Castle in Lebanon
The Saida Sea Castle is located in the Lebanese Southern City of Saida. The castle is built on an island and is well known for its bridge that connects it to the main land. Despite its beauty and historical significance, the Saida castle still receives less tourists than its counterpart located on the mainland.
STAND UP!: 47 projects in the fashion and clothing industry selected in Tunisia
A total of 47 fashion and textile projects have been selected in Tunisia by the local STAND Up!
Egypt: More than 90 trainees are fully immersed in the Port of Damietta activities under YEP MED project
Thanks to the YEP MED project, more than 90 trainees of the International Trade and Transport and Logistics vocational training course have been trained in subjects related to the Port of Damietta and its Port Community. Due to some Covid-19 procedures, the course was divided into 3 editions, 30 trainees per edition, 10 days long each, and was imparted over 50 hours.
Tunisia: FISH MED NET project is recruiting a communication and audio-visual production assistant
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Le projet européen FISH MED NET recrute en Tunisie un(e) assistant(e) de communication et de production audio-visuelle
Date limite de dépôt de candidature : 29 mai 2021 à 14h, heure locale tunisienne.
Energy efficiency: GreenBuilding builds synergies with Interreg MED project “Efficient Buildings”
University of Patras, representing the GreenBuilding project, participated in the Greek Living Lab, entitled “Designing Energy Renovations Projects for Public Buildings” which is an initiative of the Efficient Building Interreg Med Horizontal project which took place on May 13-14, 2020.
Greece: Call for selection of an external auditor for the International Hellenic University under the MED-QUAD Project.
The International Hellenic University, partner of the MED-QUAD project, funded under the ENI CBC MED 2014-2020 Program, is looking for an external auditor.
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MED4EBM: Birdwatching for ecotourism awareness event in the Kneiss Islands - Tunisia
On the 5th of April 2021, the Tunisian partner of MED4EBM, l´Institut National des Sciences et Technologies de la Mer (INSTM) held an awareness event on “Birdwatching for Ecotourism” in the Kneiss Islands in the Gulf of Gabès.
GIMED: Waste reduction as a game, a green solution that is nailing it in Lebanon
“Not only can you get your hands on good quality, long-lasting and cool products, but also you can see how much waste you’ve reduced and share it with your peeps”. This is the idea that Raymond Boustani, a green entrepreneur behind Froz is sharing with us.
Registrations now open for the joint NEX-LABS, FAO and PHEMAC webinar: Supporting Water Energy and Food Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean
The NEX-LABS project is co-organizing this webinar in collaboration with United Nations' FAO, PHEMAC project and with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
The event will take place on Thursday 17th June from 13:00 CEST to 14:30 CEST