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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TUDelft University is set to make waves in the realm of rural development with its groundbreaking Ruralization MOOC. Geared towards addressing the evolving needs of rural regions, this course zeroes in on analysing dynamics, trends, and pivotal strategies. It presents an opportunity to devise concepts, plans, and initiatives that promise to invigorate rural growth, with
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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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Official Launch Marks a New Chapter for Rural Areas with Access to Resources and Expertise In a significant stride towards fostering growth and development in rural areas, the highly-anticipated Harnessing Talent Platform (HTP) has been officially launched. This initiative, spearheaded by the European Commission, ushers in a new era of opportunities for regions in need
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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 Women in Ag Award 2023, recognising the remarkable achievements of women in agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural sciences, is set to highlight the evolving role of women in shaping the global agricultural landscape. With an increasing number of women taking on leadership positions on farms, in companies, and within the realms of research and education,
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The FLIARA project successfully convened a groundbreaking Online Forum today, bringing together ten EU-funded projects focused on rural development, smart communities, and gender equality. Notable projects included the GRASS CEILING project, the COEVOLVERS project, the SWIFT project, the SafeHabitus project, the PREMIERE project, the DEMETER project, the AURORAL project, the ATHENA project, the EU-FARMBOOK project,
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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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Rural women frequently face unique challenges and often go unnoticed in farming and in rural business. The FLIARA project aims to reverse this rural reality, by empowering rural women, promoting gender equality and highlighting the innovative practices women undertake and often lead in farming and rural areas. To help us along this path, the FLIARA
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