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Description
The aim of project is to widen collaboration between countries outside SHARE research (Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe) area.
The project will be conducted using exchange mobilities of students and higher education institutions of Rīga Stradiņš university, Liechtenstein University and University of Iceland.
Mobility from Rīga Stradiņš University to Liechtenstein:
2 students 5 months each (10 months in total);
5 academic personnel, 4 weeks each and 1 administrative personnel, 1 week (21 weeks in total).
Mobility from Liechtenstein University to Latvia:
1 student 3 months (3 months in total),
1 academic personnel and 1 administrative personnel 1 week each (2 weeks in total).
Mobility from Rīga Stradiņš University to Iceland:
2 students 3 months each (6 months in total),
5 academic personnel, 4 weeks each and 1 administrative personnel, 1 week (21 weeks in total).
Mobility from University of Iceland to Latvia:
1 student 3months (3 months in total),
1 academic personnel and 1 administrative personnel 1 week each (2 weeks in total).
Planned results of the project will be:
Improved collaboration between institutions involved in research;
Evaluation of study courses of aging research incorporating student opinion;
Networking of academic and scientific personnel to improve methodology of aging research;
Establishing common scientific platforms;
Creating suggestions for new study courses.
Summary of project results
The aim of project is to widen collaboration between countries outside SHARE research (Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe) area.
The project was conducted in the form of exchange mobilities of students and higher education institutions of Rīga Stradiņš University, Liechtenstein University and University of Iceland ranging 1 week, 4weeks or 3 months.
In all, Rīga Stradiņš University and donor state Universities conducted 26 mobilities. The mobilities were spread between 2 and half year timetable (2022-2024).
As a result of discussed cooperation opportunities during mobility, many participants showed their interest in further collaboration, participated in the research, gained new perspective.
First of all, the project achieved an enriching scientific competence and produced higher quality research output. Researchers involved were able to widen their networks significantly, making the project more attractive for building new consortiums. In fact, we have extended our collaboration to include six other countries (Spain, Georgia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Germany) and are planning to expand further in Nordic region (Norway, Finland and Denmark).
The mobility has led to stronger bonds between the universities and involved staff and students, fostering friendship, trust, and enjoyment in conducting research together.
The project also allowed us to introduce the Latvian, Icelandic and Liechtenstein nations, as well as many others, to a wealth of information about our lifestyles, health factors, and social and economic outcomes. This sharing of basic yet fascinating information has been crucial in connecting the region.
We have held several joint seminars as well as in each participating country on the value of the mobility, the need to continue learning from each other, planning and providing policy recommendations originated from our different research outputs.
The collaboration generated many ideas for future projects and ways to continue our partnership. However, it has not been easy to find projects where Latvia, Iceland and Liechtenstein are eligible, thus limiting our formally funded partnership possibilities.
Overall, the project achieved significant outcomes and impacts for a diverse range of beneficiaries, including researchers, policymakers, and the general public in the involved countries.
Summary of bilateral results
A total of 21 outgoing mobilities (to Iceland and Liechtenstein) and 5 incoming mobilities (to Latvia) were conducted by students and researchers. University representatives actively participated in the preparation stages for outgoing mobility, took part in visits, collaborated on research, co-authored scientific articles, utilized data, gained practical experience, and discussed future cooperation.All intended project aims have been fulfilled, with a further perspective of collaboration:(a) Improved collaboration between institutions involved in research;(b) Evaluation of aging research study courses incorporating student feedback;(c) Networking of academic and scientific personnel to improve aging research; methodology;(d) Establishing common scientific platforms;(e) Creating suggestions for new study courses.We see great value in establishing new networks with countries with which we have had limited collaboration. Initially, the network started with three individuals, but it has now grown tenfold and has the potential to involve new participants.The bilateral collaboration through mobility has resulted in multilateral exchange. All three partner countries have jointly submitted research proposals, conference abstracts, and worked on joint publications. Additionally, through these mobilities, we have started to develop ideas for the upcoming ERASMUS+ and HORIZON Europe Health calls in 2024/2025.