Welcome to ReSkillSpan, a UIIN-led initiative to enable impactful researcher careers!
The world of research is evolving like never before, and at the heart of this transformation is the ambitious ReSkillSpan project. Officially known as SKILLSPAN: Training for Impactful Research Careers, this two-year initiative is set to revolutionise how researchers in Europe approach their careers. Recognising the urgent need to adapt to societal and market demands, the ReSkillSpan project offers a new horizon for researchers striving for both academic excellence and broader economic impact.
Bridging the Skill Gap in Research
In today’s fast-paced world, relying solely on discipline-specific knowledge is no longer sufficient for researchers. The ReSkillSpan project, funded under the Horizon Europe programme, aims to bridge the gap between traditional research training and the diverse skills needed to thrive in an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial landscape. While researchers often excel in their chosen fields, the project focuses on developing essential transversal skills such as science communication, stakeholder engagement, and innovation. With these tools, researchers can seamlessly transition between sectors, engage with industry, and effectively translate their findings into societal benefits.
Future-Proofing Research Careers
ReSkillSpan is not just a project; it’s a movement towards a more resilient and impactful research ecosystem in Europe. By the end of this initiative, a tested training model and valuable policy insights are expected to emerge, redefining how future research careers are structured and supported. The vision is clear: a dynamic research environment where individuals are not only equipped to tackle academic challenges but are also empowered to drive change across societal and economic domains.
Through increased awareness and practical tools, the ReSkillSpan project aims to create a vibrant community of trained researchers who can lead Europe’s research community into a new era of innovation and impact. For researchers and academics, this is an invitation to join a transformative journey, one that promises to open doors to new opportunities and broaden the horizons of what research can achieve.
Powered by a strong consortium
This initiative is coordinated by UIIN (Netherlands), an organisation whose purpose is to help universities enhance their education, research and social engagement by fostering effective collaboration between universities, industry and society.
The partners that form the consortium include the University of the Basque Country (Spain) and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Spain), who bring their European University Alliances to the project, namely ENLIGHT and UNITE!; in addition to them, the Ruđer Bošković Institute (Croatia), THRIVE Institute (Netherlands) and Young Entrepreneurs in Science (Germany), the three of them working closely around research, research valorisation and impact generation through research.
Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with ReSkillSpan?