AMICI - Anti-Microbial Coating Innovations to prevent infectious disease

Financier
EU

EU financing programme
Horizon 2020/COST

Project manager / coordinator
Minna Keinänen-Toivola
+358 44 710 3063

Duration
2016–2020

Abstract

Infections and infectious diseases are a continuous threat to human health. According to the European Centre for Disease prevention and Control (ECDC), over 4 million people are estimated to acquire yearly a HealthCare Associated Infection (HCAI). AMiCI brings together stakeholders from different countries and disciplines, including knowledge institutes, producers and processors of antimicrobial coatings, and organizations involved in the compliance with international standards on hygiene. The central aim is to evaluate the impact of (introducing) AMC in healthcare on the spread of infections and on the efficacy in fighting HCAI and bacterial resistance to current antibiotics.

The AMICI consortium has members from 26 countries all over Europe http://www.cost.eu/COST_Actions/ca/CA15114.  AMiCI is led by Zued University of Applied strategic partner of SAMK. The chair of the action is Dr., Francy Crijns from Zues UAS and Vice Chair of the Action Dr. Minna Keinänen-Toivola from SAMK.  In SAMK experts participating are from Faculty of Technology and Faculty of Health and Welfare.

COST is a unique means for European researchers, engineers and scholars to jointly develop their own ideas and new initiatives across all fields of science and technology through trans-European networking of nationally funded research activities.

BaltSe@nioR 2.0

BaltSe@nioR 2.0

The programme: Interreg Baltic Sea Region -ohjelma

Project manager/ coordinator
Coordinator: Poznan University of Life Sciences, Poland, project manager: Beata Fabisiak, beata.fabisiak(a)up.poznan.pl, +486 1848 7475
Coordinator in SAMK: Anja Poberznik, anja.poberznik@samk.fi, 044 710 3158

Duration 1.1.2019-30.9.2021

Project partners
Poznan University of Life Sciences, Puola
Development Centre UMT, Tanska
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Suomi
Ukmergė District Municipality Administration, Liettua
Võru County Vocational Training Center, Viro
Technical University of Munich, Saksa
ITMO University, Venäjä
Art Academy of Latvia, Latvia
Hanseatic Parliament, Saksa
Saue Municipality, Viro
University of Skövde, Ruotsi

Summary

BaltSe@nioR 2.0 is unifying various actors (municipalities, universities, businesses, NGOs) representing all 8 BSR countries and Russia to work together to help the Region to cope with the aging challenge by providing more senior-friendly public spaces.

Europe is the world’s oldest region with 23 of 25 world’s oldest countries - 5 BSR nations are among 10 oldest in the world! As global aging accelerates we face huge social and economic challenge. Companies are forced to modify their market offer and adjust it to the needs of senior customers. Also public space (theatres,libraries,museums;restaurants;outdoor,etc.)and public senior houses need to evolve. Being prepared for those changes means transforming them into a great business opportunity for BSR enterprises and public institutions.

Modern public spaces should reduce ageism and be friendly to all. Nevertheless, when public space is considered, economy is the biggest obstacle. Knowing BSR is a furniture powerhouse of the EU, generates though enormous possibilities. We will show BSR furniture manufacturers how to develop interesting business ideas facing the aging challenge and responding public space requirements by using potential of BSR creative industries and crosssectional specialization including implementation of IT solutions to produce smart furniture. We will develop new knowledge on seniors needs while using furniture in the public spaces and the needs of public institutions being owners or managers of public spaces. It will help BSR companies to prepare better offer.

We will prepare an e-book of good examples and success stories presenting aging-friendly public spaces across the BSR. Thus we will give BSR municipalities motivating source of knowledge and inspiration to change their environment into more accessible and thus helping them to provide better services for BSR citizens. We will initiate a networking group focused on designing for seniors, reinforced by trainings to build capacity in the region. We will create durable change by creating model demo spaces in various localizations of BSR to show examples of senior–friendly public spaces. It would not only facilitate knowledge and experience sharing but also build capacities enabling to multiply improvements in other parts of the Region. With new guidelines on senior-friendly, smart public procurement we will open up discussion for the necessity to consider safety and aging-friendly requirements while producing and buying furniture for public spaces. We will promote intergenerational respect, universal design and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

BaltSe@nioR 2.0 will give BSR public institutions and furniture companies inspiration and common identity, enhance their knowledge and competences, and increase their capability to work in transnational environment. Consequently it will enhance their capacity of innovation to create public spaces that are adapted to senior needs, making them and the whole BSR more innovative and accessible.

Addressing Cyber Security in Maritime Education and Training (CYMET)

Financier

International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) and The Nippon Foundation in Japan

Duration

1.5.2018 – 31.5.2019

Project Manager

Partners

Gdynia Maritime University, Poland

Svendborg International Maritime Academy, Denmark

Abstract

Cyber Security is a highly topical and growing issue for sea transportation systems in terms of automation and autonomy, digitalization, IoT and other web-based applications. Marine cyber safety shall be taken more into account in training and RDI of maritime universities. The project will promote maritime safety by increasing the awareness of cyber safety issues related to ships and maritime transport, and the proper consideration of these themes in education and research activities of the IAMU member universities. The project will produce an online portal for IAMU member universities to compile existing material to support education on cyber security topics. A web based training package on cyber security issues for maritime professionals will be created and tested for the use of IAMU member universities. The project will produce also a summary of the current state of maritime cyber safety.

DAMOCLES – Understanding and modeling compound climate and weather events

Financier: EU / Horizon 2020 / COST European co-operation on science and technology

Project Manager: Minna Keinänen-Toivola, minna.keinanen-toivola@samk.fi

Project timeline: 14.9.2018 – 31.12.2022

Abstract

Hazards such as floods, wildfires, heatwaves, and droughts usually result from a combination of interacting physical processes that occur across multiple spatial and temporal scales. The combination of physical processes leading to an impact is referred to as a Compound Event. Examples of high-impact Compound Events include (i) droughts, heatwaves, wildfire and/or air pollution and their interactions involving a complex interplay between temperature, humidity and precipitation; (ii) extreme precipitation, river discharge and storm surge interactions, combining coastal storm processes with fluvial/pluvial and ocean dynamics; (iii) storms including clustering of major events leading to spatial and/or temporal dependence.

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Designing and implementing a dual Bachelor’s degree study course with integral attainment of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (Bachelor & Meister)

Financing
Erasmus+

Project Manager, tel., e-mail
Sirpa Sandelin, +358 44 710 3227, sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

Duration
1.9.2017 – 31.8.2020

Participants
Lead partner: Hanse-Parlament, Germany

Partners:
Hochschule 21 gemeinnützige GmbH (HS21), Germany
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (SAMK), Finland
Uniwesytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu (PULS), Poland
Wielkopolska Izba Rzemieslnicza w Poznaniu (WIR), Poland
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU), Lithuania

Abstract

In SMEs, practical experience and professional knowledge are essential to manage a company. Since many university graduates lack these competences, SMEs can attract only a small number of future leaders from this group of graduates. Therefore, relevant competences in professional practice and theory as well as professional knowledge should be an object of study courses.

To improve the current situation the project develops dual bachelor’s study courses that combine two degrees: the academic bachelor's and the Master craftsman qualification, and thus the project goals are to:
1. increase relevance and quality as well as improving competencies and knowledge in the parts of the master craftsman training program and in the parts of the Bachelor's degree;
2. transfer relevant professional skills and practical experience through the dual study approach;
3. contribute to the overcoming of shortage of entrepreneurs in SMEs;
4. ensure Bologna-compliant study courses with full international recognition;
5. contribute to the EU agenda for the modernization of Europe's higher education systems;
6. increase the attractiveness of vocational education and training;
7. promote permeability by reducing recognition problems.

The expected outcomes of the project include Blueprint models and concepts for integral, dual study courses, Modules’ manual for the study course in construction, Modules’ manual for study course in electrical engineering, Integral examination regulations for master craftsman training qualification and bachelor's degree and Handbook of all project results.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) will co-create content for several work packages.

Further information: Sirpa Sandelin, Project Manager, tel. +358 44 7103227, email: sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

ENT+

Funding: Nordplus Horizontal

Project manager: Timo Salomaa, timo.salomaa@samk.fi, 0447103816

1.9.2018 - 31.8.2021

Partners:

LT-Vilniaus kolegija / University of Applied Sciences (LT)

FI-Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (FI)

NO-Ungt Entreprenørskap (NO)

NO-Haugaland Vekst IKS (NO-HK)

FI-Headai Oy (FI)

FI-Enterprises in Pori City Association (FI)

LT-The German Baltic Chamber of Commerce (LT)

FI-City of Pori (FI)

Description:

Entrepreneurship studies are a mandatory part of Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Finland, but not in Norway and Lithuania at the moment. Many students establish start-ups, but do not have the knowledge and/or plans for networks and internationalization. There is no program for practical training in entrepreneurship abroad. The objective of this project is to create long-term intrepreneurship program for internationalization, practical training and future employment. First year will include networking and knowledge sharing with the participating Higher Education Institutions, entrepreneurship associations and local companies in Finland, Norway and Lithuania.

Once the joint objectives, online learning material and the facilities are developed (2018), the students can apply for practical training in partner countries (2019). The entrepreneurship facility arrangements, teachers and mentors are provided by the partners and local communities. In 2020 the program is aiming to expand to other institutions and organizations in Nordic Countries and in Baltics.

All partners and institutions have responsibilities and tasks to enhance the content of courses and produce online material for sharing and further developing. During practical training and possible courses abroad, the support can be provided locally and online. One facility provider will be Robocoast Center of Excellence in Pori. As a result, all participants have more knowledge sharing, cultural experience and how to internationalize in Nordic Countries and in Baltics.

The project will last three years. The implementation methods are collaboration, shared teaching, cultural understanding and couching between the participants.

EURO-ZA Capacity Building in the Field of Maritime Education

Financier Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

Duration 15.11.2018 – 14.11.2021

Project Manager Meri-Maija Marva, tel. +358 44 710 3120, meri-maija.marva@samk.fi

Coordinating Institution Nelson Mandela University

Partner Institutions

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Wismar

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Southampton Solent University

Durban University of Technology

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Abstract

Due to the globalisation of the maritime industry it is evident that training and education of students is less isolated to particular regions.  As a result many students who begin study in one region often end up working in another region.  This complicates matters when further studies are required.  Students need to return to their original institution of study due to recognition and possible language restrictions.  Therefore the NMU and SAMK after a number of meetings and visits decided to begin a partnership to develop the maritime qualifications and staff and student exchange.  SAMK identified the Erasmus+ programme as an opportunity to incorporate other leading institutions in the maritime training sector from Europe and South Africa.  All the EURO-ZA partners have a long history in maritime education with some European partners over 100 years.  Therefore this is an opportunity to conduct a detailed analysis of the curriculums and facilities to truly evaluate any similarities, differences and opportunity for improvement for both the South African and European partners.  It is noted that the NMU is only starting maritime education but has been involved in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil and Mechatronics) for decades.  This programme will conduct an extensive evaluation of all six maritime curriculla.  Comparison of these curriculla will lead to an understanding of similarities and differences.  Out of this a comprehensive understanding can be established as to what the strengths and weaknesses are in each institution's curriculum.  Included in the study a detailed evaluation will also be conducted on the different pedagogical processes as well as facilities. The result will enable a possible alignment of qualifications allowing knowledge sharing, student, staff and research exchange ultimately recognising a global standard and an improved product to industry.

The project is also on Erasmus+ pages

GreenShip – Towards Zero Ship Emission

 Financier
Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

Duration
1.9.2019 – 31.8.2022

Project Manager
Heikki Koivisto tel. +358 44 710 3674, heikki.koivisto@samk.fi

Coordinating Institution
Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

Partner Institutions
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences
Centre for Factories of the Future Limited
Spinaker Proizvodnja Trgovina in Trzenje Doo
Aintek Symvouloi Epicheiriseon Efarmoges Ypsilis Technologias Ekpaidefsi Anonymi Etaireia
Cetena S.p.A Centro per gli Studi di Tecnica Navale

Abstract

A global approach for the development of energy efficiency systems including an effective emission control is led by the IMO on account of the continued rapid growth of the world trade in the maritime transport. (IMO, 2012). According to GL (2012), IMO has mandated certain measures related to energy efficiency in international shipping namely, Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) which mandates energy efficiency standards for new ships; Energy Efficiency Operational Index (EEOI) to provide a tool for measuring the ship’s fuel efficiency in operation and monitor the effect of any variations e.g. more frequent propeller cleaning or improved voyage planning or introduction of technical measures such as a new propeller or waste heat recovery systems; and Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), a management tool for ship owners. These three standards came into force on January 1, 2013 within a new chapter of MARPOL Annex VI. Complex technologies will be involved in building a ship efficiency and emission control system by the marine suppliers bearing in mind the life expectancy of vessels which is estimated to be around 30 years and also of the mandatory regulations to be met as set by IMO (Ziarati et al, 2017, 2018, Oceana 2013).

Currently there is no standard for the proposed role of the Emissions Management role as proposed by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). This project proposes the development of an Emissions Management job specification and a training programme for it specifically for the shipping industry to be able to continually improve its energy and emissions management on board ships with the view to save energy, reduce pollution and to improve the overall quality of energy and emissions management. The intention is also to encourage shipping companies to seek international standards such as ISO 50000. The intention is to use the IMO TTT ship energy efficiency materials developed (www.mariems.com) by some of the partners in this proposal expected to make ships energy efficient. The proposal will review ship emissions monitoring and management with regards to ship types, ship propulsion systems, ship navigation equipment, energy production units, electrical and mechanical parts and circuitry, safety issues, national certification, accreditation and validation of learning materials, pedagogical aspects of learning and last but by no means least online application.

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HEALINT

Hankkeen rahoittaja
Erasmus +

Projektipäällikkö
Minna Markkanen, minna.markkanen@samk.fi, 0447103558

Toteutusaika
1.9.2017 - 31.8.2020

Hankkeen osatoteuttajat

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, coordinator

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE

PANSTWOWA WYZSZA SZKOLA ZAWODOWA W TARNOWIE

KNOWLEDGE INNOVATION CENTRE (MALTA) LTD

PORIN KAUPUNKI

Kuvaus:

In healthcare studies which include professional regulation, student learning in clinical practice is an essential part of the curriculum. Curricula are designed with close input from the national health services, and on graduation, students are expected to have sufficient experience to practice independently within their profession.
Simultaneously, a shortage of healthcare professionals in certain countries (e.g. in 2012, WHO estimated that the UK alone required an influx of around 40,000 nurses) is stimulating mobility. In these cases, healthcare professionals who trained within the system they intend to work in, are able to immediately integrate to deliver care, unlike other professionals coming from abroad, who require extra time and resources to integrate them with national specificities of the health system.

HYPE - Multidisciplinary serious game education

Financier: European Social Fund (ESR)

Duration: 1.1.2017 -31.12.2019

Project Manager: Sari Merilampi

sari.merilampi@samk.fi
+358447103171

Participants:

Sataedu (Harri Sarri, harri.sarri@sataedu.fi), TUT, Pori (Pauliina Tuomi, pauliina.tuomi@tut.fi)
SeGaBu project (Heli Tolonen, heli.tolonen@kamk.fi)

Abstract:

The project generates new patterns and models for cross-sectoral collaboration between various educational levels, industries and organisations in order to create and tailor-make new educational opportunities on serious game technology utilizing opportunities created by digitalisation like time and place independent operation.

The principles of  life-long learning and accumulation of human capital are in the centre when developing this cross-sectoral education programme. The goal is to increase industrial deployment of game technology and gamification in general by means of

1) generating and deploying new need-based innovations

2) improving employment of professionals in creative industries

3) promoting new business opportunities and by

4) promoting the quality of life and wellbeing in the region.

Although the potential of serious games is well acknowledged, the educational and training possibilities in the field are scarce. This project constructs ways to combine, complement and rationalise serious games education supply nationwide. In order to avoid overly education in the sector, this project focuses on utilising and complementing currently prevailing facilities and networks on education supply in the country by establishing a regional joint programme that combines various educational levels, industries and organisations.

IHMEC – Opening Indoor hygiene SME’s exports to Middle East construction markets

Financed by: Interreg Central Baltic Programme (European Regional Development Fund)

Project link: http://ihmec.fi/

Project Manager / Coordinator, tel., e-mail
Riika Mäkinen, Project Manager, 044 710 3064, riika.makinen@samk.fi

Duration
1.3.2018 – 28.2.2021

Participants
Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit (lead partner) (FIN), Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (FIN), Royal Institute of Technology (SWE), Uppsala University (SWE), Foundation Viljandi County Development Centre (EST), Estonian Woodhouse Association (EST)

Abstract
Novel solutions are desperately needed to prevent the global spreading of serious infections. IHMEC-project combines offerings to tailored indoor hygiene (IH) solutions and export them to the Middle-East (ME) markets.

The ME climate forces people to remain indoors and hence, large crowds meeting daily at e.g. shopping malls, airports, schools, and hospitals are at risk of catching infections. Although ME market holds lucrative business opportunities, they cannot be utilized by a single company or cluster. All actors involved in planning, designing, building, and furnishing indoor spaces are needed to reach effective IH results. However, most of the business actors in IH field are small or middle sized (SMEs) and lack the necessary knowledge and resources to export to host markets of considerable cultural and physical distance. IHMEC has the needed combination of local, indoor hygiene, and marketing capability.

IHMEC creates and exports joint IH solution of Central Baltic (CB) area SMEs into Middle-East construction markets using indoor hygiene as a competitive edge. IHMEC integrates relevant clusters from Sweden, Estonia and Finland into a meta-cluster; compiles a data base on IH research, technology, and the target markets; develops, tests & tailors IH solutions; designs viable networked business models, market entry strategies & sales operations; as well as involves experts from the host markets for CB companies to enter the markets and close sales. The aim is to target customer segments with which long-term business relationships can be developed.

IHMEC novelty highlights: 1) Integrated CB region meta-cluster on indoor hygiene (IH), 2) Up-to-date knowledge data-base on IH technology and reliable test results, 3) Novel and tailored IH guidelines and IH solutions that fit the target markets, 4) Networked business models that support the export of the IH solutions, 5) Tailored market entry process to ME markets resulting in export sales.

Innovative Entrepreneurs and Innovation Support for SMEs: Knowledge Alliance "Human Resources and Organizational Development“– KA4HR

Financier of the project: Erasmus +, Key Action 2 Knowledge Alliance

Time period of the project: 1.11.2018 – 31.10.2021

Project manager: Sirpa Sandelin

Participants:

Lead partner: Baltic Sea Academy, Germany

Partners:

• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland
• BIF The Baltic Institute of Finland
• JJM JJM-Rakentajat Oy, Finland
• GUT POLITECHNIKA GDANSKA, Poland
• PCH Pomeranian Chamber of Handicrafts for SMEs, Poland
• Hydromechanika Sp. z o.o. Sp. k., Poland
• CETS Centre for European and Transition Studies, Latvia
• LCCI Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Latvia
• VD Vides Dizains, Latvia
• AZ Arbeit und Zukunft e.V., Germany

Abstract

For SMEs in the Baltic Sea Region to remain competitive in the long term, it is necessary to increase their innovation capacity and reduce the gap between qualification requirements and demands. Human capital is the most important resource for strengthening innovation and productivity. Hence, the project focuses on the comprehensive promotion of workplace innovations.

The alliance concentrate on two areas. First, the development, testing, and implementation of SME-specific methods, instruments, and projects through R&D work at universities, that create workplace innovations in areas such as employee recruitment, motivation and digitization, a more innovative working environment and more efficient use of human capital. Second, the strengthening of awareness and competences in the new area of innovation promotion for small and medium-sized enterprises in the Baltic Sea Region through qualifications.

The project will develop and implement three comprehensive continuing education programs –  Digitization & Cooperation, Employees & Co-entrepreneurs and Innovation Processes  – and a dual bachelor's degree course Corporate Management 4.0.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) will co-create content for several work packages.

Further information: Sirpa Sandelin, Project Manager, tel. +358 44 7103227, email: sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

Innovative Business Transfer Models for SMEs in the BSR (INBETS)

Financing

Interreg Baltic Sea Region

Project Manager, tel., e-mail

Sirpa Sandelin, +358 44 710 3227, sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

Duration

25.5.2017-30.11.2020

Participants

Lead partner: Baltic Sea Academy, Germany

Partners:
Small Business Chamber Warsaw, Poland
Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Lithuania
Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Latvia
Estonian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Estonia
St. Petersburg Foundation of SME Development, Russia
Association of SME Support Centers Kaliningrad Region, Russia
Foundation Drivhuset Skaraborg, Sweden
International Business College, Denmark
Vocational Academy Hamburg, Germany
Gdansk University of Technology, Faculty of Economics, Poland
Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland
University of Skövde, Sweden

The partnership will be supported and completed
Associated partners:
a) local business support organisations that will transfer and implemen results
- Mesterbrev, Norway
- Business Aabenraa, Denmark
- Vaeksthus Syddanmark, Denmark
- Arbejdsgiverne Industri + Handvaerk, Denmark
- Satakunnan Yrittäjät, Finland
- Enterprise Lithuania, Lithuania
b) To reach even more business support organisations and SMEs
- Hanse-Parlament (network of 50 BSOs from all BSR countries), Germany
c) To support the project, its dissemination and adopt the developed political strategies
- Ministry of Economy, Estonia
- Ministry of Economy, Lithuania
- Ministry of Economy, Latvia
- Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Russia
- Office of the Marshall of the Pomorskie Voivodeship, Poland
- Municipality of Skövde, Sweden
- Senate of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany

Abstract

The success of innovative regions depends on sustainable, future oriented enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), target enterprises of this project, represent 99% of all businesses in the European Union. A large number of initiatives are available for start-ups and business incubators, meanwhile, there is a clear deficiency of actions for facilitating transfers of business. The number of enterprises entering into the ownership transfer process will rise sharply in the near future. This challenge is faced particularly in the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) countries. Thus, new measures and tools should be developed to increase knowledge about business transfers and to prepare enterprises for efficient transfer processes.

The main objectives of the INBETS BSR project are:
- Strengthening institutional capacity of existing SME promotion institutions in terms of sustained promotion of business transfers in 9 BSR countries
- Better endorsement of SME business transfers by policy and administrations and easier financing
- Sustainable skills of entrepreneurship, increase of entrepreneurial qualifications and increasing the number of candidates willing to take over businesses
- Promoting business transfers during project implementation and ensuring sustained continuation of the implemented measures on a broad basis in all BSR countries.

These objectives will be tackled by:
- Best practice models and guidelines for realisation of business transfers
- Best practice financing models and new innovative strategies for financing of the transfers
- In four BSR countries improvement of existing, in five BSR countries building of new institutional capacities, including coaching of staff and three new tools to support transfers
- Creation and permanent operation of regional promotion structures
- Tools and trainings to attract new entrepreneurs, qualification of future entrepreneurs with focus on take over of SMEs
- Political strategy program with action plans for different target groups.

These objectives will be tackled by reviewing the evidence of current practices and developing best practice and financing models for business transfers. Strategy programmes, promotion plan, tools and training packages are essential during business transfers, and possible approaches will be provided as outcomes of the project.

The lead partner of the project is the Germany based Baltic Sea Academy. The consortium of partners consists of vocational and higher education institutions, chambers of commerce, enterprise associations and centers from Finland, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Russia. In addition, 14 associate partners representing local business associations, ministries, municipalities and Hansa-Parlament will benefit from the outcomes of the project.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) will co-create content for several work packages, i.e. Business transfer and financing models, Capacity building and promotion, Next generation entrepreneurs and Political strategies and transfer. SAMK also has representation in the steering committee.

Innovative Rehabilitation Education-Introduction on new master degree programmes in Ukraine (REHAB)

Financier: EU, Erasmus + KA2 – Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices – Capacity Building in the field of Higher education

Coordinator: Latvian Academy of Sport Education, Latvia

Partners: National University of Physical Education and Sports of Ukraine, Testing Board Ukraine, Lviv State University of Physical Culture Ukraine, Ternopil State Medical University Ukraine, Sumy State University Ukraine, Jozef Pilsudsky University of Physical Education in Warsaw Poland, Lithuanian Sports University, European Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Czech Republic, Satakunta University of Applied Sciences Finland

The need for this project

Ukraine does not have official education for physical therapy and PT services are not provided as part of the health care and rehabilitation system. The need for PT – services has increased because of the military conflict. In 2015 there was the first sign in legislation to start physical therapy programs. Since 2017 the first education programs for physiotherapy started, and so called general physical rehabilitation programs are provided by 62 universities in Ukraine. Part of the content of these programs relate to PT profession.

Goals

• Building professional capacity of the academic and research staff
• Development of the teaching/learning/assessment resources
• Specific educational infrastructure to provide the nationally new professional study program in physiotherapy

1. Structured study program in physiotherapy at partner univeristies
2. Design and accepted curriculum for bachelor and master study program in physiotherapy
3. Development of professinal capacity of the staff in PT
4. Development of innovative study environment

Specific objectives

• Update and revise the current bachelor programs 2018-2020
• Create physical therapy mastery study program (starts 2019/2020) offering advanced competence in sport physiotherapy and adapted physical activity in rehabilitation (APA-R)
• Increase professional capacity of the staff including about 40 qualified PT faculty members for teaching physical therapy (2019-2020)
• Create the educational infrastructure for physical therapy at partner HEIs
• Pilot the PT master programs based on the new content and innovative teaching approaches (2019/2020 -) – 200 graduates by 2022

Project outcomes

• Revised and updated PT bachelor program for 4 years
• New PT master program offering advanced professional competence in different pt specializations
• The group of 40 qualified physiotherapist will be prepared for partner HEIs. The core teaching staff will be educated to teach physiotherapy.
• Competency profile for physiotherapist – based on international requirements. Profile to be approved in national level and accepted as basis for Ukraine universities.
• New master students have the possibility to participate in the IMP in EU and Erasmus mobility.
• Medical care system would change to accommodate new professional. The recognition of PT as profession would be facilitated.

http://rehabeukr.eu/

Integration of newly arrived migrants by means of competency assessment and high-quality further vocational training with an official graduation (INTACT)

Financing
Erasmus+

Project Manager
Sirpa Sandelin, +358 44 710 3227, sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

Duration
15.1.2018 – 14.1.2021

Participants

Lead partner: Hanse-Parlament, Germany
Partners:

• Berufsakademie Hamburg, Germany
• Chamber of Crafts Schwerin or Rostock, Germany
• Institute of Industrial Research of the Chamber of Commerce in Wien, Austria
• t2i technology transfer and innovation, Italy
• Institut für Angewandte Gewerbe Forschung, Austria
• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Abstract

The integration of newly arrived migrants into their host societies is a task many EU member states governments are currently preoccupied with. Especially, the integration of refugees into work life is a crucial element for successful overall integration.The project aims to quickly integrate newly arrived migrants into work life and counteract the increasing shortage of entrepreneurs, through:

• Reliable identification of competences, aptitudes, and predispositions with regards to job opportunities through a two-stage assessment procedure,
• Completion of a high-quality and comprehensive further vocational training program with an officially recognized diploma that corresponds to the results of the competence assessment,
• Individual coaching and placement into long-term SME jobs.

These measures are directed towards the target groups newly arrived migrants, SMEs, public administrations and other organizations involved in the assessment and recognition of competences, as well as qualification and integration of migrants, and politics on the local, national, and EU level.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) will co-create content for several work packages. Regional action alliances and international cooperation, Individual competence assessments and integration planning, Development and Implementation of Qualification program, Individual coaching programs and integration into working life, and Transfer, further implementations and policy recommendations.

Further information: Sirpa Sandelin, Project Manager, tel. +358 44 7103227, email: sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

I-SPAD Innovative – Simulation Pedagogy for Academic Development

Rahoittaja: EU, Erasmus+

Toteutusaika: 2017-2019

Projektipäällikkö: Mirja Ojala 

Tiivistelmä: The use of simulation in teaching and learning in nurse education is gaining momentum, as a result of a growing body of evidence which notes its efficiency and effectiveness. Simulation resources for nurse education are continually being developed in different countries across the globe. These resources are largely for local use in a respective entity, context or country. This project seeks to address the prevalent lack of universal simulation resources. In essence, through transnational collaboration, this project seeks to develop a simulation kit - comprising three simulation resources- which has universal relevance. The outcomes of this project will showcase Erasmus+ programme's contribution towards enabling nurse education to embrace the prevailing digital era in which it currently exits.

The project, its results, and intellectual outputs will be widely disseminated through various channels and networks of each and every partner. In addition, the project will develop and provide (deliver) an innovative appropriate and adequate training opportunity to two individuals from each of the ten participating partners, towards becoming "Simulation Champions", at a respective partner institution. The introduction of such training and the development and designation of such champions, is believed to hold the key towards the further development, and increased use of simulation, at the partner institutions. This training course will provide a direct opportunity to extend and develop nurse educators' competence.

Information seminars and a conference meeting will serve the purpose of heightening the awareness and the knowledge of educators, students, and relevant stakeholders regarding the use of simulation in teaching and learning. The result and outputs of the project should enhance students' learning , which may in turn translate into enhanced patent care delivery and thus, improved patients' experience and satisfaction. The planned dissemination processes will hopefully translate into a widespread knowledge regarding the project.

LEF Network to China

Financier: EU

Programme: Central Baltic

Duration: 1.04.2018–31.03.2021

Project manager:

Mikko Lehtonen
+358 44 710 6362 / mikko.lehtonen@samk.fi

Partners:

·       Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Latvia

·       Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland

·       Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Estonia

·       Latvian Wood Construction Cluster, Latvia

·       Estonian Woodhouse Association, Estonia

·       The Finnish Forest Centre, Finland

Abstract:

LEF Network to China aims at creating an export support network to China: the target industry is wood products with added value. The goal is to develop long term connections between CB region entrepreneurs (from Latvia, Estonia and Finland) and China economy request.

The partners involved will ensure the quality of the process, due to their experience in export organization and their contacts, both in China and in the wood industry of each country.

Small and medium entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to be involved directly in the project main activities in China, which include knowledge transfer, market researches, visits to China and trainings.

19 companies from Finland, Estonia and Latvia will be primarily involved, and they will develop long-lasting export partners through contacts acquired during matchmaking events and expo visits.

Low carbon solutions for zero energy buildings

Project Manager

Meri Olenius

Duration

1.1.2017 - 31.12.2018

Description

Finland is preparing to move towards near zero energy buildings due to the Energy Performance of Buildings -directive. It requires all new buildings to be near zero energy buildins (nZEB). As preparation for the directive, the goal is to modify Land Use and Building Act by the beginning of 2017 and the regulations for energy efficiency to be put into operation for all building permits starting from 2018. Construction industry, as well as citizens building new houses, are facing a major change and it has to happen fast. There is no more time to ponder the criteria of a near zero energy building.

Achieving long term climate goals is impossible without major actions in built environment. Execution of the EU directive is one action towards the goals. In order to reach the goals, practical work in creating examples and open models needs to be done. Current meters and calculators for near zero energy buildings are complex and far from user friendly. Also the effects of living life cycle are difficult to determine. Public examples and open information about performed modifications help people to react to coming changes more positively and courageously.

The aim of this project is to produce different models of energy efficiency and building solutions effect on filling the requirement of zero energy buildings and the carbon footprint. In addition to this the aim is to:

1. add SMEs awareness of low energy solutions carbon footprint

2. create opportunities for new business based on low carbon goals and

3. simplify single-family house residents ability to influence in the carbon footprint of the house

In this project, houses being built in Karjaranta 21 living area are modeled and their carbon footprint is calculated. Based on the calculations and models, requirements for these houses to reach zero energy house definition are researched. Also, the effect of these solutions to the e-value and carbon footprint of the houses are calculated. In addition to this, if near zero energy buildings are modeled, the requirements for more cost efficient solutions are researched. While performing these, the use of renewable energy (and its carbon footprint) and digital solutions in energy consumption optimization is researched. From the results of these actions, a simple and user friendly guide about solutions in the construction phase that effect the carbon footprint, is produced. In addition to this, model examples from the modeled houses will be published.

The project promotes transition to low carbon economy and knowhow of zero energy buildings in Satakunta. Modeled solutions help in every step from regional planning to living in a house. For Satakunta region, this project provides boost to new business opportunities in low carbon business.

Management and Technologies of Water, Waste Water, Waste and Circular Economy (WWW&CE)

Financing Erasmus+ Programme, KA2: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices – Sector Skills Alliance

Project Manager Sirpa Sandelin, +358 44 710 3227, sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

Duration 1.1.2019–31.12.2021

Participants

Lead partner: Hanse Parlament, Germany

Partners:

• Panevėžys Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, Lithuania
• Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Lithuania
• Vilnius Builders Training Center, Lithuania
• Hungarian Association of Craftsmen´s Corporations, Hungary
• Kontiki Vocational Center, Hungary
• Chamber of Craftmanship and Enterprise in Białystok, Poland
• Białystok Foundation of Professional Training, Poland
• Wirtschafts Förderungs Institut of the Steinmark Chamber of Commerce, Austria
• Nordic Forum of Crafts, Norway
• Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Abstract

The project is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises and their employees. SMEs from various sectors are predestined to make decisive contributions to solving current environmental problems. At the same time, the environmental sector is a growth area that offers excellent national and international market opportunities.

The environmental sector is affected by areas of outstanding environmental importance, requiring strong innovation, with particular relevance for SMEs and strong future growth. For that, existing qualification deficits should be reduced and urgently needed junior managers and specialists re-cruited for SMEs. Hence, in the project curricula are developed and implemented in accordance with the principles of dual education at three levels: initial training and further education as well as studies. Moreover, a permanent network of actors for the ongoing coordination between educational offers and qualification requirements, and for the elimination of qualification deficits will be established.

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) will co-create content for several work packages.

Further information: Sirpa Sandelin, Project Manager, tel. +358 44 7103227, email: sirpa.sandelin@samk.fi

MARIBILIS - Improving Maritime Education of Namibia with Double Degree Program of Maritime Engineering and with the Integration of R/V MIRABILIS as a Living Lab

Description of the Project

MARIBILIS project will develop higher education competences in the field of maritime, fisheries and logistics in Namibia.

The impact of this supplement project is to reinforce Namibian’s economy by decreasing unemployment of young people and generating more job possibilities in the field of maritime and fisheries nationally and internationally. In order to reach the wished outcomes, the activities include building a double degree program in maritime engineering. The lead partner is Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Logistics and Maritime Technology), while Namibia University of Science and Technology, School of Engineering will represent the ODA Recipient country partnership in Namibia.

The project strongly includes integration of the research vessel R/V MIRABILIS, Republic of Namibia (sold from STX Rauma Finland shipyard to Namibia Republic in 2011) into the NUST double degree programmes in maritime engineering and in electricity, as a living lab environment. R/V MIRABILIS has ensured continuous advanced marine research, which is critical for the sustainability of the Namibian fisheries industry, as the vessel meets the latest standards set to the type. However, the vessel has severe problems in safety due to unsatisfactory maintenance in electric system, since the staff competences has not met the skills requirements. MARIBILIS will improve these competences to reduce the gap.

The MARIBILIS project is a supplement project to continue the work done in Marine Research Capacity Development in Namibia (MARINAM) project 2012 – 2015, and Improving the Maritime education in Namibia (MARIBIA) project 2013 – 2015. The owner of the project is Namibia University of Science and Technology.

The project is in line with the objectives of Finland’s Development Policy Programme. It supports not only the maritime cluster of Namibia but also the field of fisheries and logistics by promoting the rise and preservation of sustainable jobs in these three fields.

The same information on the page of Finnish National Agengy of Educaton

Namibian University of Technology: The MARIBILIS joint partnership project between NUST, the Namibian Maritime Fisheries Institute (NAMFI), and the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK), Finland, has been launched

Material and product innovation through knowledge based standardization in drinking water sector (MaiD)

Financier
Nordic Innovation

Project coordinator
Tuija Kaunisto
+358 44 710 3062
tuija.kaunisto@vesi-instituutti.fi

Duration
1.5.2014-30.4.2017

Project co-implementer
SINTEF, Swerea KIMAB, Danish Technological Institute

Abstract
Despite the long preparation, the CE mark will not be used for building products that are in contact with drinking water in the next few years. In Finland there is an optional approval for the properties water installation products, which is based on the co-Nordic product approval guide. These old international approval procedures should be updated. The situation is the same in Sweden and Norway, where the updating of the Nordic approval procedures has started in cooperation. In the project, the drinking water systems materials and products are assessed along with the products current approval procedures effectiveness and what needs to be changed. Additionally, we research the applicability of new European testing procedure standards as well as the 4MS acceptance procedure to the Nordic countries. The chemical and microbiological quality in the Nordic countries differs from the Central European water quality. It is the water institutes responsibility in the current work package to gather information about the quality of drinking water in the Nordic countries ja find out the particular characteristics of Nordic countries drinking water in EN standards compliant material and product testing and the testing waters used in them by the basis of their suitability. In the end we hopefully have recommendations for the Nordic approval procedure for drinking water systems pipes and other components.

NatureBizz - Business and Wellness from Green Economy Growth

Webpages: https://www.facebook.com/CBNatureBizz/

The programme
Interreg/Central Baltic

Project manager
Sanna-Mari Renfors, sanna-mari.renfors@samk.fi, 0447103821

Duration 1.3.2018 - 31.10.2020

Budget 399.933,15 €, ERFD 311.250,66 €

Project partners
Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia
University of Tartu, Pärnu College, Estonia 
Södertörn University, Sweden

The summary

The project: Green movement and the demand for natural, healthy and ecological products and services offer opportunities for green micro entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurs need sector-specific business skills to develop local natural resources into sustainable green business. This project supports the growth of green micro business by proving a joint training programme. During the training, the entrepreneurs will work with their own practical business development cases. The core aim is the development of natural resources into sustainable green business.

Target Group: Green micro entrepreneurs, business developers, and higher education institutions in the Central Baltic Area.

Activities (WP’s)
• Identifying and aligning the relevant skillset in the Central Baltic Area
• Developing the curriculum and the training programme
• Conducting the pilot training

Green micro entrepreneurship: In the project NatureBizz green entrepreneurship and green business are defined as development of sustainable, small-scale products and services based on local natural resources. They also contribute to human wellbeing. Green business sectors include for example nature-based wellbeing services, super/biofood, biocosmetics, eco-friendly handicraft, nature-based experiences.

Port Mate

Financier: EU

Programme: Central Baltic

Duration: 1.11.2016–31.12.2019

Project manager:

Minna Keinänen-Toivola
+358 44 710 3063

Partners:

• SAMK
• City of Rauma
• Municipality of Sottunga
• Kökar Havspaviljong Ltd.
• Municipality of Gävle
• Municipality of Söderhamn

Abstract:

Currently common challenges for small ports especially in archipelago and islands are

1) limitations in safe access arrival, stay and departure the port due to less experienced seafarers as well as nature factors such as shallow and rocky routes,

2) lack of sustainable resource efficient services in ports, and

3) insufficient marketing activities separately in each port.

In our project, these challenges are solved by mating the pilot small ports with the sailing triangle from Rauma, FI through Sottunga and Kökar, ÅX to Gävle-Söderhamn region, SE. Rauma and Gävle are also official sister cities. These areas have huge potential for visitors to the area both by the nature values and urban services. However, these small ports need practical co-operative actions to improve local and regional mobility and contribute to tourism development.

Our pilot small ports are owned and operated by the cities or private company in Rauma, FI, Sottunga and Kökar (ÅX) and Gävle and Söderhamn (SE).  The practical activities in pilot small ports are

1) formation of interactive step-by-step guidance by using ICT solutions, compatible with those existing used by the operators, for seafarers on safe arrival, stay and departure to/from the ports,

2) investments to sustainable and resource efficient infrastructure on land (e.g. solar energy, water, sanitation  and WIFI availability),

3) mating the small port operators with each other and with seafarers (local people and visitors) in the small ports to meet the needs for services and their availability as well as co-operation activities i.e. marketing.

The PortMate will enhance safe access, suitable "green services" and joint marketing in small ports. The best practices on share of pilot small ports with good services will be expanded to other Central Baltic areas by an open access web-based ICT solution as well as in face-to-face events. The result will be 19 Central Baltic small ports with improved services.

PROMETHEAS - PROmoting MEnTal HEAlth at Sea

 Financier
Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

Duration
1.11.2019 – 31.10.2021

Project Manager
Heikki Koivisto tel. +358 44 710 3674, heikki.koivisto@samk.fi

Coordinating Institution
Akademia Morska W Szczecinie Am

Partner Institutions

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences

Spinaker Proizvodnja Trgovina in Trzenje Doo

Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya

Aintek Symvouloi Epicheiriseon Efarmoges Ypsilis Technologias Ekpaidefsi Anonymi Etaireia

Centre for Factories of the Future Limited

Chios Marine Club

Abstract

Seafarers’ work in vessels at sea is one of the hardest, most demanding and under very difficult conditions profession. Seafarers often work for very long hours, far from their relatives, isolated in a multicultural, highly hierarchised micro-society. Studies have also shown that bullying is an often phenomenon in ships. This situation often generates mental health problems, which put at risks lives, the vessel, passengers, cargo, the environment from pollution and local coastal economies.

PROmoting MEnTal HEAlth at Sea (PROMETHEAS) is an Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic partnership for VET, development of innovation for the merchant maritime industry.
The central aim of this project is to develop a training course and learning resources for seafarers and maritime workers concerning the preservation and improvement of their mental health. It will focus on the various issues that derive from mental health problems and it will provide learners with necessary information and consultation on how to deal with these problems.

Main target group of PROMETHEAS project are captains of merchant navy, seafarers and cadets, whilst additional beneficiaries will be trainers on mental health and bullying, VET centres and consultants of the sector as well as nautical academies and shipping companies.

Partners are seven organisations (3 maritime universities, 3 private training companies-consultants experienced in the sector and an association of companies of the marine sector with strong links with social partners) coming from 6 countries (Poland, Finland, Greece, Slovenia and Spain).

See Erasmus+ pages

SME Aisle

Exports of clusters of Central Baltic economic strengths shipbuilding, maritime, renewable energy, automation and ICT to Namibia as a stable point of entry to the Southern African markets

Financier: EU

Programme: Interreg Central Baltic

Duration: 01.03.2018-31.08.2021

Project manager: Minna Keinänen-Toivola, +358 44 710 3063, minna.keinanen-toivola(a)samk.fi

Lead partner:

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Partners:

Prizztech Oy, Finland

Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Latvia

Association of Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking Industries of Latvia, Latvia

Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Associated partners:

Satakunta Chamber of Commerce, Finland

Swedish Windpower Association, Sweden

Abstract:

SME Aisle: Exports of clusters of Central Baltic economic strengths shipbuilding, maritime, renewable energy, automation and ICT to Namibia as a stable point of entry to the Southern African markets.

Central Baltic region companies in Finland (incl. Åland), Estonia, Latvia, Sweden have strong competences for maritime cluster (shipbuilding, maritime & logistics, renewable energy, automation, ICT). However, many CB companies are too small alone and expertize is very limited/scattered for export activities on fast growing Southern African market (62% of global population in Africa by 2050). The customers expect concept solutions for products and services. There are vast export possibilities for an adaptable, scalable product and services concept for CB region companies as clusters to these markets. Main objective is to achieve sales to CB’s SME’s with joint concept using Namibia as a safe entry point to coastal Southern African countries (e.g. South Africa, Angola, Mozambique). All SME Aisle partners are already operating actively within safe, smart and environmentally friendly maritime cluster to promote export from Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Sweden. The project activities are detailed market analysis and feasibility study, development and adaptation of concept products and services with capacity building of 20 selected pilot companies from CB. Min. 15 companies have achieved sales in Southern African countries by the end of the project.

http://smarturbanbusiness.samk.fi/smeaisle/

Svebinar

Hankkeen rahoittaja
Nordplus

Projektipäällikkö
Mari Linna, mari.linna@samk.fi, 0447103472

Toteutusaika
1.10.2017 - 28.2.2020

Hankkeen osatoteuttajat

Oulu University of Applied Sciences

Latvian Academy of Culture

University of Dalarna

Kuvaus

I Nordplusprojektet Svebinar ingår fem institutioner i tre olika länder. Huvudsyftena för projektet är att

öka studenternas muntliga kunskaper och färdigheter i svenska, att utveckla ett undervisningsmaterial
lämpligt att använda i onlineundervisning men även i traditionell klassrumsundervisning samt att utveckla
nätbaserad undervisning och alternativa arbetssätt som ger mer ansvar åt den enskilde språkinläraren
och större frihet i fråga om val av studieplats och studietid.

Financier

Rights, Equality and Citizenship programme of the European Union

Project Manager

Marjo Keckman, +358 44 710 3866
Satu Vaininen, +358 44 710 3865
firstname.lastname@samk.fi

Duration

1.11.2018–31.10.2020

Coordinator

Giolli società cooperativa sociale (Italy)

Participants

Centro Antiviolenza (Italy), University of Parma (Italy), B.a.B.e. - Budi aktivna. Budi emancipiran. (Croatia), Eyes on Four Paws (Bulgaria), Sv.Sv. Kiril i Metodi (Bulgaria), Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (Finland)

Abstract

Vivien, Victim Violence Educational Network, an educational project to improve the ability to assist women victims of violence. Vivien is an international project of two years, to prevent and to tackle violence against women (VAW), with a specific attention to women with disabilities.

The aim is to improve the competence of professionals (police, judicial system, school, health and welfare system) who have first contact with women at risk or victim of violence, with special emphasis on women with disabilities, in this way:

• avoiding secondary victimisation
• reducing stereotypes about VAW
• setting right procedures to deal with first contact
• enabling women to early detect violence.

The Vivien project wants to engage 500 professionals and 130 responsible, from different Institutions related to VAW, after a check on the previous training. A “Collection of best training paths” will be edited at the end to provide organizations with tools for more effective training and to develop models for raising the competence of professionals transferable to other countries.

Pilot watersheds as a practical tool to reduce the harmful inflows into the Baltic Sea, WATERCHAIN

Financier
Interreg Central Baltic

Project Manager
Merja Ahonen
+358 44 710 3061

Duration
10/2015 – 9/2018

Lead partner
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences, Pori, Finland

Project partners

Pyhäjärvi Institute, Kauttua, Finland
Turku University of Applied Sciences, Turku, Finland
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia
Estonian Environmental Research Centre, Tallinn, Estonia
Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia
Foundation "Institute for Environmental Solutions", Priekuļu county, Latvia
Åland Waterwork Ltd., Jomala, Åland

Abstract

The project WATERCHAIN helps to reduce inflows of nutrients and hazardous substances to the Baltic Sea from all types of land-based sources by using pilot watersheds and environmental technology. The project tackles both highly developed intensely populated cities as well as less developed peripheral, sparsely populated rural and island regions in pilot watersheds.

The main actions are carried out in the pilot watersheds in each partner country with the practical actions targeted to sustainable impact. The sustainable use of common resources is based both on prevention of nutrients and hazardous substances inflow, as well as on water treatment of these harmful substances already entered the water bodies. During the project period, one to two sources of nutrients or hazardous substances recognized by river basin water management plans are identified and activities to reduce the substances in each pilot watershed are also initiated.

As a result of the project best practices with a common approach for sustainable development are launched in other geographical areas within the Central Baltic region and further all countries around the Baltic Sea. By year 2023, the pollution loads of nutrients and hazardous substances from targeted sources are reduced in pilot watersheds flowing into the Baltic Sea. Therefore, project results have a direct impact on the quality of living environment of local people and visitors to the area, especially on pilot watersheds.

waterchain.samk.fi/en

WECANet - A pan-European Network for Marine Renewable Energy

Financing

EU, Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, COST European co-operation in science & technology

Project timeline

12.9.2018-11.9.2022.

Project Manager

Minna Keinänen-Toivola, minna.keinanen-toivola@samk.fi

Abstract

The pressure of climate change and the growing energy demand has increased interest in marine renewable energy resources, such as wave energy which can be harvested through Wave Energy Converter (WECs) Arrays.

The formation of the first pan-European Network on an interdisciplinary marine wave energy approach will contribute to large-scale WEC Array deployment by dealing with the current bottlenecks. The WECANet Action aims at a collaborative approach, as it provides a strong networking platform that also creates the space for dialogue between all stakeholders in wave energy. WECANet’s main target is the equal research, collaboration and funding opportunities for all researchers and professionals, regardless of age, gender and location.

Webpages

https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA17105/#tabs|Name:overview