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Projects
- Project Ô
- UNESCO RS|SR Indicators Framework
- CREW Impact Evaluation
- AYCH project extension
- HYPOP Project
- PrePARED Project
- ATLIC Project
- EU-CIEMBLY
Project Ô is an EU-funded technology and innovation project that shows how local, targeted water treatment technologies can help improve global water management, allowing current and future generations to benefit from this shared resource. We lead WP6, focusing on the sustainability assessments of the project’s technologies. We also co-lead WP8, focusing on external communications and stakeholder management.
Within the context of the project entitled ‘Strengthening STI Systems for Sustainable Development in Africa’, implemented by the Sectors for Social and Human Sciences and Natural Sciences, our team was commissioned to develop a monitoring process and methodology tailored to the requirements of the 2017 Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers (RS|SR) and taking full account of national circumstances, needs and priorities.
In collaboration with Prof. Mark Reed from Fast Track Impact, the Institute for Methods Innovation was commissioned by CREW to analyze and enhance their project impact. Employing mixed-methods research, the study encompassed stakeholder interviews, scoping analysis, and workshops. The focus was on understanding information flow and impact, yielding evidence-based examples of CREW’s positive influence on policy and the water environment. The results informed recommendations for optimizing impact and pathways for future CREW projects, contributing to ongoing improvements in their operations and impact strategies.
The AYCH project fosters youth entrepreneurship and skills by linking individuals aged 16 to 30 with ideas and technologies through international hubs. Originally spanning France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK, the Interreg Atlantic Area initiative now extends to Ireland. The Institute for Methods Innovation leads the Irish expansion, involving AYCH Ambassador recruitment, local events, online programs, empowerment tours, and enhancing Irish participation to bolster job prospects.
Clean hydrogen, an adaptable energy carrier, holds promise for fuel and storage due to its eco-friendliness and scalability, particularly green hydrogen with low carbon emissions. Integral to the EU’s decarbonisation strategy, successful hydrogen adoption involves understanding public perception, addressing barriers for tech providers and decision-makers, and clear communication. The HYPOP project focuses on enhancing awareness and trust in hydrogen tech across the EU through guidelines, a web platform, and public engagement initiatives, overseen by the Institute for Methods Innovation.
Offshore wind is vital in the UK’s climate action and energy security efforts, while conserving marine life is also urgent. The PrePARED project seeks to understand environmental effects of offshore wind on protected seabirds, marine mammals, and fish by studying their distribution around wind sites. By collaborating with experts, the project aims to bridge knowledge gaps, accelerate wind farm deployment, and ensure sustainability. Along with Professor Mark Reed from Fast Track Impact, The Institute for Methods Innovation aids in stakeholder analysis and communication planning. This project is sponsored by Offshore Wind Evidence & Change program and Crown Estate Scotland.
The ATLIC project aims to foster youth innovation and entrepreneurship in the Atlantic Area’s blue economy through open innovation labs and collaborative networks. By involving academia, SMEs, and public-private entities, it seeks to enhance economic sustainability and innovation among young people, guided by the four-helix model. The Institute for Methods Innovation contributes expertise in sustainability, advising on communication strategies and research methodologies, and assisting in task implementation, including establishing the ATLIC Open Academy and expanding project clusters.
EU-CIEMBLY responds to growing global interest in participatory democracy. It seeks to establish an inclusive European Citizens’ Assembly that enhances civic engagement and EU democratic legitimacy. Led by the Institute for Methods Innovation, the project evaluates existing Citizens’ Assemblies, pilots assembly models, and provides policy recommendations (WP3-WP5) for effective implementation. The goal is to deepen democratic representation and participation while addressing intersectionality and inclusiveness.