BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MOBI-TWIN - ECPv6.13.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MOBI-TWIN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MOBI-TWIN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Athens BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240611T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240612T143000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20240612T145740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T101520Z UID:3586-1718096400-1718202600@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:The third project meeting of the MOBI-TWIN project DESCRIPTION:The third plenary meeting of the MOBI-TWIN project took place in the city of Thessaloniki\, Greece on 11th and 12th of June\, 2024. The event\, organised by the Aristotelio University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) brought together consortium members to discuss important objectives\, methodology\, and collaborative prospects and focused on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles. \n\n\n\nThe first day of the meeting was dedicated to setting foundations for the MOBI-TWIN project’s next phases. The general goals\, anticipated activities\, and partner roles were all topics of discussion. \n\n\n\nA comprehensive overview of the project’s general objectives was presented at the beginning of the meeting. The main focus was to ensure all partners are aligned with the project’s mission. Partners were encouraged to discuss their challenges and insights\, and the importance of timely deliverables and key milestones was highly emphasised\, reflecting the project’s achievement. \n\n\n\nThe European Science Foundation (ESF) conducted a lively workshop on the principles of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI). In order to ensure that the project’s activities serve society as a whole\, this session emphasised the ethical and sociological aspects that are fundamental to the MOBI-TWIN project. \n\n\n\nThe ESSPIN project with which a synergy with MOBI-TWIN has been formed\, was introduced by the Project Coordinator Mr. Dimitris Kallioras from the University of Thessaly. The ESSPIN project aims to re-examine the nexus of social\, economic and spatial inequalities in the EU\, the various typologies and the arrangements and mix of policies addressing them. \n\n\n\nThe second day focused on the specific activities of each partner and detailed planning for the fourth semester of the project. Responsibilities were clearly outlined\, fostering accountability and clarity. This stage is critical to the project’s growth and relies on collaboration from all partners. \n\n\n\nMs Christina Kakderi from Aristotelio University of Thessaloniki presented the ST4TE project\, which aims to provide a comprehensive view of the drivers of the twin transition (TT)\, the inequalities that emerge or are widened by it\, and a set of policies to build greener\, more equal and more productive societies. ST4TE project aligns well with MOBI-TWIN‘s objectives offering an exciting opportunity for collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe MOBI-TWIN project’s third plenary meeting in Thessaloniki marked another significant advancement in the partners’ collaborative journey. After this meeting the project moves firmly into its crucial second semester towards its goals ensuring impactful outcomes. URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/the-third-project-meeting-of-the-mobi-twin-project/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/01-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240408T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240411T143000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20240625T102240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T102355Z UID:3655-1712566800-1712845800@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:MOBI-TWIN Project at the 14th World Conference of the Regional Science Association International DESCRIPTION:The MOBI-TWIN project was presented at the 14th World Conference of the Regional Science Association International\, held at the John von Neumann University in Kecskemét\, Hungary from 8 to 11 April\, 2024. \n\n\n\nThe project presentation\, titled “Are linguistic policies a barrier to interregional migration? A case study in Catalonia\,” was delivered by Vicente Royuela\, along with co-authors Antonio di Paolo\, Raúl Ramos\, and Sebastián Ritter. \n\n\n\nThe impact of linguistic policies on interregional migration patterns\, with a focus on Catalonia as a case study is analysed. The presentation highlighted on the potential barriers that linguistic differences may pose for individuals considering moving between regions within Catalonia\, and how these barriers can influence decisions regarding migration. \n\n\n\nThrough a detailed analysis of data and trends\, the project outlined the role that the linguistic factors play in the context of regional migration. By examining the relationship between language\, culture\, and mobility\, the researchers were able to discover valuable insights into the dynamics of interregional migration and the importance of linguistic policies in shaping these patterns. \n\n\n\nThe presentation inspired the conference attendees to engage in meaningful discussions\, encouraging further investigation of the nexus between language\, identity\, and mobility. By addressing an often-overlooked aspect of migration research\, the MOBI-TWIN project has made a significant contribution to the field of regional science and has the potential to inform policy decisions related to language and migration in Catalonia and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe presentation at the 14th World Conference of the Regional Science Association International offered new perspectives and insights into regional dynamics\, and highlighted the contribution of the MOBI-TWIN project to the scholarly dialogue on migration and regional dynamics. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information about the event\, please visit the conference website. URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/mobi-twin-project-at-the-14th-world-conference-of-the-regional-science-association-international/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RSAI-b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240322T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240322T143000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20240621T140515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T140934Z UID:3647-1711098000-1711117800@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:MOBI-TWIN Project at the 8th RGCS Symposium DESCRIPTION:The MOBI-TWIN project is at the forefront of exploring the Twin Transition in urban mobility and workspace environments. POLIMI presented the paper\, “The Twin Transition and Flexible Working Arrangements\,” at the 8th RGCS symposium held at the Toulouse Business School on March 22nd\, 2024. This annual event is known for emphasising practice and research in the field of coworking and collaborative spaces. It brings together researchers and professionals involved in coworking spaces market. \n\n\n\nThe paper is a systematic literature review delving into the concept of the Twin Transition and how it effects flexible working arrangements. As the green and digital transition reshape the business environment\, they significantly influence the workforce structure and execution. \n\n\n\nRemote working\, hybrid work\, teleworking\, and the digital nomad lifestyle are examples of flexible work arrangements that are becoming more and more popular. The paper’s conclusions are closely connected to the objectives of the MOBI-TWIN project\, underscoring the value of collaborative research and the sharing of knowledge to advance our understanding of these critical transitions. \n\n\n\nThe event offered a great platform for discussions around important topics pertaining to the MOBI-TWIN project and brought to light the importance of ongoing communication and collaboration among academics and professionals to navigate and shape the future of work in an era of digital transformation and sustainability. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor more information about the RGCS symposium\, please visit the conference website. URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/mobi-twin-project-at-the-8th-rgcs-symposium/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image_20240322_1323505d031557-de2d-4729-a337-7cf4442882be-2-e1718978303907.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240115T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20240119T143000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20240625T113316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T113318Z UID:3664-1705309200-1705674600@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:MOBI-TWIN Project at Geography of Innovation Winter School DESCRIPTION:On January 17\, 2024\, Politecnico di Milano showcased\, the MOBI-TWIN Project\, at the Geography of Innovation Winter School held in Pavia\, Italy. \n\n\n\nThe paper titled “The Twin Transition and Flexible Work Arrangements: A Systematic Literature Review” captivated attendees with its detailed examination of the intersection between the twin transition phenomenon and flexible work arrangements. \n\n\n\nThe presentation with its rigorous methodology and insightful findings\, placed the MOBI-TWIN Project at the forefront of the research on regional dynamics and innovation. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the event\, please visit the official link. URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/mobi-twin-project-at-geography-of-innovation-winter-school/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Luca-aliferi-paper-Pavia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20231214T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20231215T143000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20231219T141257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T143110Z UID:3357-1702544400-1702650600@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:The second project meeting of the MOBI-TWIN project DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the MOBI-TWIN project’s first plenary meeting was held on the 14th and 15th of December in Groningen\, The Netherlands\, and was hosted successfully by the University of Groningen. After six months since the project’s kick-off meeting\, the consortium partners had the opportunity to get together again and convey their ideas efficiently and clearly. \n\n\n\nAll project consortium participants attended this hybrid event\, some online\, while others in person\, and discussed their work\, achievements\, and goals for the next months. Following an introductory welcome from the MOBI-TWIN project coordinator White Research\, each partner provided an in-depth presentation on their progress\, offering an update on completed and current work on various aspects of the project. Work package leaders also provided an update on the status of tasks and deliverables\, and addressed the challenges they faced with a spirit of collaboration. The meeting also provided an opportunity to network and strengthen relationships within the consortium. \n\n\n\nThe first day of the plenary meeting was dedicated to the pilots and the technologies employed in their implementation as well as the dataset obtained. Partners brainstormed on the use of the Agent based modelling in the pilots and also were requested to provide input on the EU policies regarding the twin transition. The day was wrapped with the Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI) workshop organised by the European Science Foundation\, analysing the importance of the difference between the terms sex and gender. \n\n\n\nOn the second day of the event\, the project coordinator made an introduction for the succeeding presentations related to the dissemination and exploitation of the MOBI-TWIN project. The dissemination items that have been delivered as well as the actions carried out the previous six months were presented and partners were encouraged to communicate their efforts made to enhance and raise awareness of the project. The meeting ended with a presentation from the leader of the PREMIUM_EU project\, a sister project of the MOBI-TWIN project\, where a fruitful discussion on the policies of both projects was held. \n\n\n\nThese types of events are critical for building team spirit among partners\, as well as for offering opportunities for lasting connections and professional collaboration. For this reason\, we would like to give a big thank you to all of the participants\, especially the University of Groningen and the White Research\, for organising this excellent meeting. URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/the-second-project-meeting-of-the-mobi-twin-project/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1st-plenary-cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20231115T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20231118T143000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20240104T074738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142956Z UID:3393-1700038800-1700317800@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:MOBI-TWIN project at the 70th Annual North American Meetings of the Regional Science Association International DESCRIPTION:Our partner\, University of Barcelona (AQR-IREA Research Group) represented the MOBI-TWIN project at the 70th Annual North American Meetings of the Regional Science Association International\, a meeting held in San Diego\, California from 15 to 18 November 2023. \n\n\n\nThe North American Regional Science Council (NARSC) is an international Regional Science organization promoting the exchange of knowledge\, theory and analysis of cities and regions around the world among members of the scientific community. The Spatial Econometrics Association (SEA) was also present at the event. \n\n\n\nThe presentation related to the MOBI-TWIN project was titled “Are Linguistic Policies a Barrier to Interregional Migration? A Case Study in Catalonia” and was created by Antonio di Paolo\, Raúl Ramos\, Sebastián Ritter\, and Vicente Royuela. It examines the impact of Catalonia’s Linguistic Normalization Act of 1983 on migration flows. This research\, part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme\, uses the Synthetic Control Method with Lasso to analyse the policy’s effect on migrant inflows to Catalonia from other Spanish regions. The study finds evidence of a significant impact\, particularly in the initial years and medium term\, showing a decline in migrant entry to Catalonia. The results remain robust against various spatial alternatives\, highlighting the influence of linguistic policies on interregional migration patterns. \n\n\n\nCongratulations to the University of Barcelona for enhancing the visibility of the MOBI-TWIN project and its objectives. URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/mobi-twin-project-at-the-70th-annual-north-american-meetings-of-the-regional-science-association-international/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/70th-Annual-North-American-Meetings_featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20231009T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20231012T170000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20231120T103535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T142812Z UID:3322-1696838400-1697130000@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:The MOBI-TWIN project at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 (EWRC) DESCRIPTION:Our partner\, Regional Development Institute represented MOBI-TWIN project at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 (EWRC) held in Brussels\, Belgium from 9 to 12 October\, 2023. \n\n\n\nThe EWRC is organized by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO). It is the biggest annual event related to regional policy where regions and cities showcase their ability to drive economic development and job creation\, carry out EU cohesion policy\, and demonstrate the significance of local and regional governance for effective European governance. \n\n\n\nThe event was attended by over 8\,000 people from municipal and regional administrations\, local authorities\, young politicians\, academia\, NGOs\, and the commercial sector. Throughout the event\, more than 150 journalists and more than 500 speakers from all over Europe discussed issues related to cohesion policy. \n\n\n\nOn the second day of the event\, the Regional Development Institute gave a detailed presentation on brain drain\, analyzing the drivers and the consequences of the mobility of people with higher education\, who move to a country other than their birthplace for better opportunities and quality of life. \n\n\n\nA special thanks to the Regional Development Institute for their active participation in raising MOBI-TWIN visibility and awareness. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage by EURegionsWeek URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/the-mobi-twin-project-at-the-european-week-of-regions-and-cities-2023-ewrc/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/European-Week-of-REGIONS-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20230629T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20230630T143000 DTSTAMP:20260703T032609 CREATED:20230713T083516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T103531Z UID:1903-1688029200-1688135400@mobi-twin-project.eu SUMMARY:The MOBI-TWIN kick-off meeting in Brussels\, Belgium DESCRIPTION:On June 29 and 30\, 2023\, the MOBI-TWIN project’s Kick-off meeting\, with participants from 8 different countries of Europe\, wrapped up successfully in Brussels\, Belgium. \nThis event gave the opportunity to all partners to meet each other and exchange essential information on the project’s key points and activities\, as well as the work packages and tasks. The meeting was inclusive for remote attendants and the presence of the project policy officers offered partners the chance to mingle with members of the EC. \nOn the first day\, the team gave a detailed presentation about the profile of their organization\, as well as their role in the MOBI-TWIN project.  Furthermore\, the policy officers informed everyone about the updated guidelines and delivered presentations on the positive dimensions of the eu-funded projects regarding the Twin Transition. The team also delved into the work packages. \nOn the second day of the MOBI-TWIN Kick-off meeting\, all attendees focused more on the project’s work packages\, where the tasks and timelines were discussed in detail. Open conversations centered around the case studies\, the sensitivity of the data\, and the next steps. \nThe MOBI-TWIN project made an excellent start with the kick-off meeting\, and the consortium partners left Brussels filled with confidence and excitement. The event laid the way for the project’s effective execution\, and the consortium members anticipate the next steps. URL:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/event/mobi-twin-kick-off-meeting-in-brussels/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mobi-twin-project.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/kickoff-02.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR