Project name: Research & innovAtive Development International Offices networking for upscaling research capacities and encouragement of multidisciplinary studies
Project acronym: RADIO
Grant Agreement Number: 101179198
Programme: Erasmus +
Key Action: KEY ACTION 2: COOPERATION AMONG ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS
Action: Capacity Building in Higher Education
Project Strand: Strand 1
Call for Proposal: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE-STRAND-1
Type of action: ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants
Project starting date: 1 November 2024
Project end date: 31 October 2027
Duration: 36 months
Project Coordinator: UNIVERSITE DES SCIENCES ET LA TECHNOLOGIE HOUARI BOUMEDIENE (USTHB)
Total budget: 399 980.00 EUR
Overarching priority: Green Deal priority where the research areas cover the environmental issues and climate change dilemma called upon by the UN SDGs.
General aim: to support, through lifelong learning, the educational, professional, and personal development of people in education.
KEYWORDS: Research and innovation , multidisciplinary, digitization, internationalization, industrial and stakeholder cooperation
Expected achievements:
Consortium:
1. ‘the coordinator’:
UNIVERSITE DES SCIENCES ET LA TECHNOLOGIE HOUARI BOUMEDIENE
(USTHB), PIC 986306962, Algeria,
2. UNIVERSITE DE MOSTAGANEM (UMAB), PIC 950310941, Algeria,
3. ARAB ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MARITIME TRANSPORT
(AASTMT), PIC 998137082, Egypt,
4. GERMAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO (GUC), PIC 997910878, Egypt,
5. UNIVERSITE DE PAU ET DES PAYS DE L'ADOUR (UPPA), PIC 999849811, France,
6. Istanbul Nisantasi University (YOK), PIC 876784359, Türkiye,
Abstract:
In response to the growing societal demands for universities to actively address crucial issues like climate change, the RADIO project emerges as a powerful catalyst for transformative change. Through the establishment or reinforcement of Research and Development International Offices (RIOs) across six partner universities, RADIO cultivates an environment where academics and students collaborate to translate knowledge into impactful solutions. At the heart of the project lie several core objectives, including the development of robust RIOs with comprehensive internationalization strategies, the modernization of digital infrastructure to facilitate inclusive knowledge sharing, and the implementation of targeted workshops and specialized training programs for both academic staff and young researchers. Furthermore, RADIO prioritizes enhancing student and staff mobility to bridge geographical divides and promote capacity building on a global scale. Recognizing the critical role of collaboration beyond academia, the project actively seeks to forge strong partnerships with industry and community stakeholders, fostering synergy and ensuring research addresses real-world needs. By establishing a dynamic multidisciplinary research hub encompassing the fields of biology, planning, agriculture and engineering, RADIO aims to deliver innovative solutions that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. This collaborative approach ensures research findings are effectively disseminated through an international symposium, stimulating intercultural understanding and driving societal impact. Ultimately, RADIO stands as a testament to the power of collaborative, multidisciplinary research in empowering universities to become potent forces for positive change in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.
