Description
The planned mobility is focused on increasing the capacity of applicant as well as sharing best practices in the areas of Development and the Environment. Both applicant and hosting institute are active in fields of Development studies and Environmental Studies. The topic is highly relevant but mostly underdeveloped within the Czech universities due to low tradition of development studies in general and political ecology in particular. Therefore there is a need for increasing local (Czech) capacity and strengthening international cooperation. Long tradition and expertise of the host institution is critical for achieving these objectives. The combination of Environmental and Development Studies is relatively rare and therefore both sides see potential in starting the cooperation. The future outcomes can include ERASMUS+ cooperation, common research proposals or common research papers.
Summary of project results
The mobility was focused on increasing the capacity of applicant as well as sharing best practices in the areas of Development and the Environment. During the stay at the Department of International Environment and Development Studies, NMBU the applicant fulfilled the goals of the mobility. The applicant studied syllabuses and study materials of relevant subject provided by host institution, moreover the applicant got an overview of the up-to-date literature in the department library. The applicant visited a number of lectures and had opportunity to experience teaching methods used in the classes. During the stay the applicant has appointments with the staff at the host institution including the head of the Department (prof. Poul Wisborg) and the head of the research (prof. Tor Benjaminses) where possible joint research activities were discussed. Apart of the above mentioned activities, both parties discussed future cooperation within the Erasmus+ programme.
Summary of bilateral results
Increased skills/competences of staff