Current Projects
Triple L-T
Science-to-Society: Tripl-L and T (Lengerich, Ladbergen, Lienen, and Tecklenburg)
Four neighboring communities in the northern Münsterland region and the district of Steinfurt are looking for development potential for the future. Each of the communities has its own strengths but also its own challenges.
Digital Citizen Science: Network, transfOrm, groW
The Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership project "Digital Citizen Science: Network, transfOrm, groW" (for short "Citizen Science NOW") will investigate how to establish and strengthen local sustainable Citizen Science networks, and equip citizens with essential competencies needed for their effective participation in Citizen Science.
Co-Creation Aid Kit 4.0 (CoCreAid)
Social challenges can be overcome jointly through co-creation projects between Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and NGOs. Indeed, the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic destabilises already ongoing co-creation projects and creates barriers between HEIs and the rest of society. Thus, the CoCreAid project aims to overcome these barriers by generating an "easy-to-use" graphical user interface (GUI) with digital co-creation methods to enable the implementation and development of high-quality collaboration projects between HEIs and NGOs.
CSI - CustomDigiTeach
Creating social impact through customized digital teaching formats
The European Commission's latest Higher Education Modernisation Agenda highlights the transformative role of universities in the society. Precisely, rather than being actors of only economic impact, HEIs need to strengthen their 'civic' responsibilities. Despite the argued relevance for more social engagement, respective societal engagement mechanisms have not been well developed in the HEIs. Indeed, latest numbers show that universities still have relatively more technology transfer offices than civic engagement offices.
REGENU - ReGenerate Strategies for Higher Education Institutions
In response to the pressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution challenges, the three-year Erasmus+ Forward Thinking consortium aims to support higher education institutions (HEIs) in adapting their education and training systems for the green transition. The project will address Europe's recognised need to transit to more sustainable activities by (1) supporting HEIs in talent development and serving as a platform provider for the university-business-government networks development and research-driven solutions for complex societal issues; (2) developing a programme to accelerate the development of regenerative green solutions and entrepreneurial projects; (3) generating policy recommendations for a more socially just, ecologically restorative, and economically viable future for Europe.
münster.land.leben
The münster.land.leben project of the funding initiative "Innovative University" addresses some of the major societal challenges: healthcare, participation and well-being of residents in the rural area of Münsterland. The project consists of 13 sub-projects to bring innovative solutions for promoting health and well-being of residents in the region.
ChangeLab
Change Lab is a non-profit student initiatitve that provides an innovative learning platform featuring diverse issues related to sustainable community development, social innovation, and social entrepreneurship. We regularly organise events for students, researchers, social experts and citizens to jointly discuss current social issues, develop new ideas and bring about positive social change in our regional community. Moreover, we organises training for students who are interested in social entrepreneurship to help them put creative ideas into practice.
UNLOCK: Creativity in HEIs through game design approach
The Erasmus+ UNLOCK project - Creativity in HEIs through a game design approach - aims to equip Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with the knowledge, attitudes and skills required to design, set and facilitate escape room games in learning experiences and stimulate entrepreneurial skills in both students and educators, aiming at strengthening employability, creativity and new professional paths.