On the 26th of September 2024, the Twinning in Environmental Data and Dynamical Systems Modelling for Latvia (TED4LAT) project hosted a successful workshop at RTU, Riga, bringing together researchers, PhD students, and international experts. The event provided a valuable platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaborative project development in the field of environmental data and systems modeling.
Workshop Highlights:
- International Expertise: The event featured insightful contributions from Guillaume Deffuant (INRAE) and Anna Carbone (POLITO), both recognized for their extensive international research experience. Their presentations offered fresh perspectives and guidance on collaboration opportunities, particularly for early-career researchers.
- WIDERA Project Connections: Mihai Ivanovici from Transilvania University of Brașov introduced the AI4AGRI project, another important initiative under the WIDERA program, sharing innovative approaches to agricultural technologies and data systems.
- PhD Student Engagement: The workshop offered a unique opportunity for PhD students to interact directly with established experts, participate in team-building exercises, and develop proposal ideas. These sessions helped foster new research partnerships and ideas for future projects.
- Horizon Europe Opportunities: The participants were also briefed on the latest Horizon Europe calls, with a focus on funding opportunities for collaborative projects in environmental data and modeling.
The day concluded with team presentations and discussions, setting the stage for continued collaborations between Latvian universities, INRAE, and POLITO, as well as other international institutions.
We are thankful to all participants for their valuable contributions and look forward to building on the ideas generated during this productive workshop.