TU9 German Institutes of Technology

Submitted by TU9 on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 09:22

1. Purpose

TU9 is the network of the leading Institutes of Technology in Germany: RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, TU Braunschweig, TU Darmstadt, TU Dresden, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), TU München, Universität Stuttgart.
The statutory role of TU9 is to “support young scientists and students, particularly through joint (...) international projects such as information about studying engineering and natural science (...)”

NeuroHumanitieStudies.eu

Submitted by Grazia Pulvirenti on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 09:22

Thanks to the confluence of recent researches into the fields of Neurosciences, Phisiology, Biology, Physics, Cognitive Studies, radical changes have occurred in the traditional processes of western culture inherent in the acquisition and understanding of knowledge.
Humanities have taken part to the current transformation of epistemological paradigms as well. This is proved by the recent contributions of Neuroaesthetics, Cognitive Cultural Studies, Philosophy of Mind, Neurophenomenology, etc.

Anti Smoking Centre of Catania University: first media campaign to increase accesses and the number of people wanting to stop smoking

Submitted by polosa on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 12:40

ABSTRACT
With approximately 5 million tobacco-related deaths annually, tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable premature mortality in the world. A lot of effort was made to reduce this problem, but a lot of initiatives are still require to increase the number of people decide to stop smoking. The health national system provides an smoking cessation centers to assist smokers, but few know this service.

The Smoking Cessation Center of Catania University, engaged with international clinical research on tobacco dependence, decide to carry out a new strategy to involve the smokers, giving them a specific information and assistance about smoking cessation activities trough media campaign also with new instruments as social networks and forums.

The results of this new strategy is an increment of 55% quit attempts compared to period without press activities.

Each smoking cessation centre can adopt this strategy to improve its results and promote health.

Reducing Anti-Social Behaviour - Project Bernie

Submitted by speattie on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 12:18

Background

There are around 7,000 (mostly deliberate) grassfires in Wales each year which endanger lives and property; impact local businesses, tourism and the countryside; and destroy wildlife and forestry resources. Such deliberate fires cost South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) around £7m annually.

Young Musicians for Heritage

Submitted by carolaornette on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 22:45

Clarity of Purpose

Health and Culture

Submitted by wendymaygallagher on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 21:19

Health and Culture
Introduction
At the University of Manchester, The Manchester Museum and Whitworth Art Gallery has pioneered new methods of engaging with the public through their Health and Culture programme . The development of a partnership with Manchester Schools Hospital and Home Teaching Service, CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) and Central Manchester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust enabled the delivery of a series of collaborative activities and programmes that led to practical benefits for all involved.
Objectives and Goals

The Univ Alternative Prospectus Project

Submitted by amcanning on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 12:00

The Univ Alternative Prospectus aims to attract potential applicants to University College by offering peer to peer information advice and guidance. We wanted to tackle any misconceptions about applying to Oxford, particularly those of concern to non-traditional students. All material is written by current students.

Bentham Papers Transcription Initiative (Transcribe Bentham)

Submitted by TimCauser on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 09:52

The Bentham Papers Transcription Initiative (Transcribe Bentham) is a pioneering and award-winning crowdsourced manuscript transcription project.

Researchers´Night in the University of Alcala

Submitted by Ruth Parra UAH on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 15:19

Researchers´ Night in Madrid 2011 is a project which involves the main Universities and Research Centres in the Region as well as two National Scientific Associations within the framework of the European Researchers´ Night. University of Alcalá submit to European Competition for Best Innovations in University Outreach and Public Engagement the activities specially programmed for this project, which aims at bringing the researchers

‘I am illuminated with less’: energy saving, southern Italian style

Submitted by UNIFG on Tue, 03/06/2012 - 10:27

Every year in mid-February there is a national energy-saving campaign with initiatives highlighting ways of reducing waste and promoting clean energy. This is an account of what the University of Foggia did this year. The event was targeted at the widest possible audience. Using only light produced by riding a bicycle, there were readings from staff, students and members of the public. Excerpts from films, old and new, on environmental themes were shown. For 2013, the University Department that has saved the most electricity during 2012 will be awarded a prize. Various media were used to publicise the event which was promoted as an opportunity for reflection about energy saving. Data analysis was carried out by questionnaires, face-to-face interviews, and blogs. A Forum will be set up to further involve staff, students and the general public in designing future editions of the event. Media feedback has been uniformly positive.

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