Are you passionate about marine chemistry, environmental sciences, or coastal ecosystem management? The nexus monARC project is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive summer school focused on the holistic monitoring of multi-stressor marine environments. About the Summer School This unique program delves into the intricate dynamics of marine environments impacted by both anthropogenic and […]

We are excited to share the latest edition of our newsletter, covering the past semester’s incredible progress and innovation. Dive into event highlights and inspiring stories from the nexus monARC community. Catch up on all the latest updates and join us in celebrating a semester filled with achievements! Read the full newsletter here: nexus monARC […]

The Directorate of Secondary Education – Sector B, Athens –  Laboratory Centers for Physical Sciences in High School Education has made special mention of our environmental study and citizen science approach, through the Research Center for Physical Sciences (in Greek). Find more about it and watch our presentation “Environmental Research and Citizen Science: The example of […]

In this webinar, nexus monARC project partner HSF lays the ground for data repository selection for scientists. The webinar release is followed by a Q&A event that will be held online at 18/7/2024, 14:00 CET You can watch the webinar to our official YouTube channel.

On April 17 2024 (13:00 – 15:00 EET),  our project partner EXELISIS will organise a seminar on Intellectual property rights, with guest speaker the Archimedes Center for Innovation an Entrepreneurship. With intellectual property becoming increasingly vital in safeguarding innovation and creativity, this seminar promises to be an essential gathering for professionals, scholars, and entrepreneurs alike. […]

Great start for the two-day first year meeting of nexus monARC project organised by the University of Gothenburg at the Kristineberg Center for Marine Research and Innovation in Sweden, right in the heart of the Gullmarn fjord. The nexus-monArc consortium is excited to be here, have the opportunity to discuss the project progress and our […]

On March 11. 2024 Hochschule Fresenious is organizing a webinar to answer our questions and discuss about open access publishing. This webinar, tailored for project partners, academics and university students will provide a platform to discuss and gain valuable information regarding open access publication of scientific work; the options, costs, advantages, predatory journals, and recent […]

Η διοργάνωση του σεμιναρίου για τα Δικαιώματα Πνευματικής Ιδιοκτησίας (IPR), προγραμματισμένη για την  Τετάρτη 6 Μαρτίου, 2024, στο Αμφιθέατρο Δρακόπουλος (Πανεπιστημιούπολη Ζωγράφου) του Τμήματος Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος του Εθνικού & Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, αναβάλλεται λόγω των κινητοποιήσεων της φοιτητικής και πανεπιστημιακής κοινότητας. Η διεξαγωγή του σεμιναρίου θα επαναπρογραμματιστεί και οι εγγεγραμμένοι θα ενημερωθούν μέσω email. Our […]

We are happy to announce the publication of our first Newsletter. Feel free to browse through its contents to explore our project’s recent actions and milestones achieved.   Sharing it to your network and social media contacts would be great! nexus monARC Newsletter vol. 1

In a significant knowledge exchange initiative, the first staff visit of nexus monARC project occurred in December. Dr. Andreas Gondikas from NK University of Athens visited the marine nanochemistry group led by Prof. Martin Hassellöv at Gothenburg University (UGOT). The focus of this visit was on receiving training in correlative microscopy, an advanced technique with […]

On December 1, 2023 EXELISIS organized a pivotal workshop focused on specifications and requirements crucial for the nexus monARC project exploitation plan. This webinar, tailored for project partners, provided a platform to discuss and delineate the specific criteria and prerequisites essential for the successful execution of the project’s goals. The workshop facilitated a collaborative environment […]

In a significant academic initiative, the partner institute HSF organized a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) centered around video publishing in research. The MOOC was launched on November 17 and was made available on the nexus monARC YouTube channel. This educational effort aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of researchers in effectively disseminating their […]

From November 12 to 17, 2023 nexus monARC members organized a comprehensive Microplastics Workshop for early career researchers at Monte Verita, Switzerland. This event served as a platform for participants to delve into the complexities of microplastic research, focusing on innovative methodologies, sample analysis techniques, and environmental implications. The workshop not only facilitated knowledge exchange […]

On October 24, 2023 Dr. Milica Velimirovic took part in a significant meeting with representatives from the funding support office (FSO) and coordination office at NK University of Athens, organized by VITO. The primary focus of this meeting was to deliberate on current procedures and practices related to funding acquisition and project management. Discussions encompassed […]

On October 25, 2023 Dr. Milica Velimirovic from VITO collaborated with members from the Funding Support Office (FSO) and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) to conduct a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) seminar. The seminar focused on reviewing existing practices in funding acquisition and project management, emphasizing the importance of integrating DEI […]

On October 18, 2023 the nexus monARC project played a pivotal role in coorganizing a summer school held in Milos. This event aimed to provide an enriching educational experience for students from Norway. The summer school served as a platform for fostering interdisciplinary learning, bringing together students from various backgrounds to explore key aspects of […]

From October 7 to 21, 2023 the nexus monARC project organized its second field trip, spanning Methana and Milos, with a primary focus on enhancing citizen science capacity. This comprehensive initiative involved rigorous training in sample collection methods and the deployment of cutting-edge sensor applications. The dual-location approach, covering Methana and Milos, enriched the research […]

On September 21, 2023 the nexus monARC project actively engaged in the COST Action, where Dr. Andreas Gondikas presented the innovative sailing4science concept of nexus monARC to the COST PRIORITY Action Working Group 7 meeting. This event was a strategic platform for sharing the nexus monARC project’s vision with an international community focused on advancing […]

From July 6 to 9, 2023 the nexus monARC project embarked on its inaugural fieldwork at Methana to carry out the first field work, conducting research using sailboats. The field trip encompassed sample collection and measurements at sites with hydrothermal activities, offering valuable insights into marine environmental dynamics. Simultaneously, the project organized a community outreach […]

A pivotal moment in the nexus monARC project timeline occurred on July 3 – 4, 2023 with the first project meeting held physically at the coordinating institute, NK University of Athens, Greece. This face-to-face gathering allowed project partners to strengthen their collaborative bonds, providing a more immersive environment for discussions and decision-making. The physical presence […]