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3i Joint call for projects | 2023 - 2024
In 2020 the University of Kent, Université de Lille, KU Leuven and Ghent University established the Interregional Internationalisation Initiative, the 3i University Network. The main goal of the network is to bring together universities, regional governments and the private sector/civil society to work on challenges common to Flanders, Kent and the Hauts-de-France. By virtue of their proximity, the three regions share challenges in a number of areas, including, but not limited to
Marine and maritime questions (blue energy, preservation of the coastal environment…)
Climate and energy (net zero, sustainability, energy security etc)
Nutrition and health (sustainable, healthy alternative food sources, …)
Communities and well-being (migration and refugee studies, vulnerability and inclusion of ageing populations and people with disabilities, …).
In order to enhance cooperation between the 3i-partners, the members of the 3i University Network have decided to put out a second call for proposals for collaborative projects. As the first call, this second call aims to support academic staff of the four partners who want to increase their cross-border collaborations with the specific goal of submitting joint project applications for larger grants.
Maximum funding available per project: €10.000 per project of the 3i University Network.
DuneFront
Coastal safety and protection by Dune-Dike Nature-based Solutions
In the field of coastal protection and biodiversity conservation, the DuneFront project is progressing steadily. Supported by the 3i Universiy Network, the project got funded by tge European Commission's Horizon Europe Programme and is led by Ghent University. DuneFront aims to optimize solutions that combine natural elements like dunes with man-made structures (hybrid Dune-by-Dike Nature-based solutions (DD-hybrid NbS)).
The Cross-Channel Health Humanities Network (C2H2N) aims to leverage arts and humanities for health and well-being in the Kent, Hauts-de-France, and Flanders regions. Recognizing the growing interest from partners from the 3i-University Network and wider non-academic sectors, a networking event was organized to bring together stakeholders from various backgrounds. Initially planned as a series, it was consolidated into one event held in Ghent on September 28, 2023. With over 90 attendees from diverse fields including academia, healthcare, arts, and heritage, the event aimed to foster collaborative relationships and identify opportunities for future projects and grant applications. Key activities included presentations, roundtable discussions, short talks, and panel sessions addressing topics such as medical humanities, autistic narratives, art therapy, and health narratives. The outcomes included a program of interdisciplinary talks, networking opportunities, recordings for future research and grant applications, and discussions on further collaboration and funding avenues. Overall, the event facilitated meaningful dialogue and laid the groundwork for future initiatives at the intersection of arts and health.
