Meeting
Science Cafe: Research4Society
S201—Prof. Tomaszewski Lecture Hall , 21 October, 16:14-17:45Research4Society
Moderator: Professor Kristian Bankov, New Bulgarian University
ERUA WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 Cluster Session
Session Goal
This session aims to stimulate dialogue, identify shared challenges, and inspire new models of collaboration. It provides a platform for open, moderated discussion on how research partnerships can drive meaningful societal impact.
Format and Key Questions
In an informal and interactive setting, participants will exchange perspectives and experiences to explore key questions:
- What makes interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration genuinely innovative?
- How can societal stakeholders become active partners in defining problems and developing solutions?
- What enables research partnerships to produce sustainable change beyond individual projects?
- How should we define and evaluate the societal impact of research?
Target Audience
Researchers across disciplines, members of the ERUA Research Clusters, and representatives from civil society, public institutions, and the private sector.