SINGÜENZA, Spain. From September 27 to September 29, 2023, the FLIARA project contributed to the high-level Rural Policy Forum, which took place in Singüenza, Spain. The event, organised by the Spanish presidency of the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, aimed to advance the political agenda for the future of rural areas …
Grass Ceiling Annual Showcase Event September 12th and 13th 2023 The GRASS CEILING Annual Showcase Event held at the COPA-COGECA Offices in Brussels on September 13, 2023, witnessed the active participation and presentation of the FLIARA project by Associate Professor Maura Farrell and FLIARA Project Manager Louise Weir, both representing the University of Galway. This …
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Bologna, Italy, September 15, 2023. The RURACTIVE (Empowering rural communities to act for change) research project, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme, officially commenced its activities in Bologna, Italy, during their kick-off meeting held from September 13th to 15th, 2023. The project, led by Professor Simona Tondelli from the Department …
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European Prize for Women Innovators 2023 Celebrates and Empowers Women in Innovation In a significant stride towards promoting gender equality in the realms of innovation and technology, the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) have unveiled an upgraded European Prize for Women Innovators. This collaborative initiative represents a …
In a world driven by innovation and collaboration, the EUCAP Network takes a step forward with their brochure for August 2023, focusing on “Social Innovation: Solutions for Thriving Agriculture, Forestry, and Rural Areas.” This illuminating publication delves into the transformative power of social innovation, showcasing how it can revolutionise the landscape of agriculture, forestry, and …
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El Instituto de la Mujer lanza una innovadora y prometedora iniciativa llamada “Desafío Mujer Rural”, una oportunidad única para todas las mujeres que viven en el medio rural y desean emprender o consolidar sus empresas. Este programa, cofinanciado por el Fondo Social Europeo, tiene como objetivo fomentar el emprendimiento y la competitividad de los proyectos …
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The brochure serves as a source of inspiration and motivation for other women entrepreneurs, farmers, and innovator in agriculture and rural areas by presenting these women-led projects. The EU CAP Network recently released an inspiring brochure that shines a spotlight on women-led projects and initiatives funded by the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) which are driving gender equality in rural areas. FLIARA celebrates these achievements and the increased visibility of innovative women across the European Union. Aligned with the European Commission’s …
The European Society for Rural Sociology Conference, held in Rennes, France, last week, served as a platform for addressing the impact of recent crises on rural trajectories. Under the overarching theme of reimagining rural areas amidst rapid changes, the conference brought together experts and researchers from various fields. Among the participants were FLIARA Project Coordinator, …
The EU CAP Network has announced the launch of the Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2023. This prestigious award aims to recognise and showcase exemplary projects developed under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) framework, fostering the exchange of agricultural and rural knowledge. This year, ARIA will focus on the theme “Boosting Capacities for Agriculture …
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The FLIARA Project explores the innovative practices of rural women in farming and rural areas. To appreciate this subject, the project partners first needed to understand the key issues and what better way to do this than to examine the knowledge that already exists. Knowledge that academics, other project groups, rural practitioners and key stakeholders …
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