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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 07/09/2026

⏰ Deadline approaching! Have an idea for a workshop at the Lower Saxony – Scotland Joint Forum 2026? 📍 TU Braunschweig 📅 19–20 Nov 2026 🗓️ Submit by 12 Sept Help shape the programme and connect researchers across borders. 🤝 Co-hosting with a Lower Saxony + Scottish partner required. 🔗 joint-forum.org

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 31/08/2026

📢 PPP Scotland 2027 Bilateral funding programme connecting researchers in Germany and Scotland. DAAD deadline: 15. Sept 2026 RSE deadline: 21. Oct 2026 Two applications are required: one to the DAAD and one to the RSE. 🔗 German Call: lnkd.in/eF2BwWqp 🔗 Scottish Call: rse.org.uk/award/rse-jo...

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 21/08/2026

󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Postdocs at Scottish universities: this one is for you! Leuphana Transformation Lab is offering postdoctoral fellowships starting 1 April 2027 – one fellowship specifically reserved for postdoctoral researchers based in Scotland. Deadline: 30.09.2026 Full call: www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/us...

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 12/08/2026

Got an idea for a workshop? Join one of our online information sessions for the Joint Forum 2026 Open Call and find out how you can help shape this year's programme. 19 Aug – 10:00 CEST 1 Sept – 10:00 CEST Register and find the Zoom link on our website: ecas-academia.org/joint-forum/

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 03/08/2026

📢 We're hiring! ECAS is looking for a Student or Graduate Assistant (30 hrs/month) to support digital communications, website management, and international academic events. 📅 Start: 1 Oct 2026 🗓️ Apply by: 15 Aug 2026 🔗 Full vacancy: ecas-academia.org

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 21/07/2026

📢 Deadline extended! The Joint Forum 2026 Open Call is now open until 12. September. Still thinking about submitting a workshop proposal? There's still time! 🔗 Find the Open Call and apply via our website (link in bio).

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 29/06/2026

Last chance to join our Information Session for the Joint Forum 2026 Open Call Wednesday, 1 July, 10:00 CEST Learn more about the workshop call, funding, and application process before the deadline. Send us your questions: joint-forum@ecas-academia.org Zoom link + details: website (link in bio)

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 25/06/2026

Research partnerships in action 🤝 The recent visit of the Royal Society of Edinburgh to Lower Saxony highlighted successful collaborations and new opportunities for researchers across both regions. Read the full story here: ecas-academia.org/royal-societ...

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 17/06/2026

Thinking about submitting a workshop proposal for the Joint Forum 2026? Info sessions: 24 June – 10:00 CEST 1 July – 10:00 CEST Find out more about the Open Call, workshop requirements, and funding opportunities. More info + Zoom link: link in bio

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 15/06/2026

Open Call for Workshops Help shape the Joint Forum 2026 at TU Braunschweig (19–20 Nov). 💡All topics welcome 🤝Lower Saxony + Scotland co-hosting required ✈️ Travel funding available For researchers and professionals interested in building new collaborations Apply by 12 July More info: link in bio

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 07/04/2026

The Lower Saxony–Scotland Joint Forum 2026, bringing together all members of higher education from both regions to strengthen collaboration in #research, #innovation & #academicexchange, will take place in Lower Saxony, hosted by @tu-braunschweig.de. 🗓19+20 Nov 2026 More details coming soon!

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 24/02/2026

We are looking for a Student or Graduate Assistant to support our team in building and shaping ECAS as a successful research institution! For further information please visit our website: ecas-academia.org/vacancy-noti.... We are looking forward to receiving your applications! @leuphana.bsky.social

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 19/02/2026

🔔 #Reminder: Join our Zoom session on Stream II – Excellence Track of the Lower Saxony–Scotland Research & Innovation Scheme by @volkswagenstiftung.de 📅 26 Feb 2026  🕛 12 pm GMT / 1 pm CET For researchers in Lower Saxony & Scotland 📩 Register: research_innovation@ecas-academia.org #ResearchFunding

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 14/01/2026

🔬#ResearchFunding in Lower Saxony&Scotland: Join our Zoom info sessions on Stream II – Excellence Track of the Lower Saxony–Scotland Research & Innovation Scheme @volkswagenstiftung.de 📅27 Jan 2026 |9 am GMT/10 am CET 📅26 Feb 2026 |12 pm GMT/1 pm CET Register: research_innovation@ecas-academia.org

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

The second day has finished! The Lower Saxony - Scotland #JointForum2025 was closed by Prof. Dr. Anne Anderson @royalsoced.bsky.social. We are thanking all the speakers, workshop holders as well as participants for yet another successful event! We are looking forward to seeing you next year!

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TESOL Programmes at the University of Stirling @stirtesol.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

We really enjoyed today’s workshop, meeting our @leuphana.bsky.social collaborators & discussing diverse perspectives on sustainability with participants at our world cafe stations in the second half! Many thanks to @ecas-academia.org and @royalsoced.bsky.social making bringing us all together

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Viola Wiegand @violawiegand.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Our @stirtesol.bsky.social & @leuphana.bsky.social workshop on social justice, intercultural communication and sustainability at the @royalsoced.bsky.social & @ecas-academia.org #Jointforum2025 has just kicked off 😊

Exploring the nexus of social justice, intercultural communication and sustainability:
Perspectives from Lower Saxony and Scotland
Prof. Di: Anne Barron (Leuphana University of Lüneburg) Onur Croek (Leuphana University of Luneburg)
Prof Lizzie Rushton (University of Stiling)
Dr. Viola Wiegand (Unversity of String)
Dr Adnan Yilmaz (University of Stiling)

Workshop 5
Exploring the Nexus of Social Justice, Intercultural Communication,
Sustainability: Perspectives
and
from
Lower Saxony and Scotland
Hosts & Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Lizzie Rushton, Professor of Education, Head of the Education Division,
University of Stirling
Dr. Viola Wiegand, Lecturer in Education
(TESOL), University of Stirling
Dr. Adnan Vilmaz, Lecturer in Education
(TESOL), University of Stirling
Prof. Dr. Anne Barron, Professor of English Linguistics, Leuphana University Lüneburg Onur Ciçek, Ph.D. Researcher, Leuphana
University Lüneburg

WORKSHOP ORGANISATION
A) LIGHTNING TALKS
• Understanding sustainability, Prof Lizzie Rushton (University of Stiring)
• Saying it kindly, saying it well: Teaching pragmatics for sustainability and global citizenship, Onur Cicek & Prof Dr Anne Barron (Leuphana University of Luneburg)
• From words to worlds: Integrating environmental justice into language education,
• Dr Adnan Yilmaz & Dr Viola Wiegand (University of Stirling)
• Follow up Open discussion

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

The sixth and last workshop "Who Holds Responsibility in Global Supply Chains? Concepts from the Global South to Rethink European Corporate Governance" explores how perspectives and concepts from the Global South can inform more inclusive approaches to mandatory due diligence governance. 1/2

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

Workshop 5 "Exploring the Nexus of Social Justice, Intercultural Communication, and Sustainability: Perspectives from Lower Saxony and Scotland" highlighted that students "are not the consumer of the knowledge some researcher produced for [them], but are also the researchers [themselves]." 1/2

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

Workshop 4 "Virology and Pandemic Preparedness: Building Scotland-Lower Saxony Collaborations for Global Health" mentions there is an incredible potential of the applications of artificial intelligence to identify proteine structure & clarifies that not vaccines save lives but vaccination does. 1/2

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

Workshop 3 "Enabling the Heating and Cooling Transition: A Strategic Workshop for Cross-Border Cooperation on Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES)" mentions heat storage is a crucial part in the energy transition & there are vast opportunities for energy storage in Scotland & Lower Saxony. 1/2

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

Workshop 2 „Educating for Responsible Al: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Ethics and Literacy" examines how Al in universities across Germany/EU and UK can lower the barrier to engage with unknown topics but could also lead to longterm loss of knowledge retention through missing Al literacy. 1/2

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

Workshop 1 "Opportunities and Challenges in Scotland and Lower Saxony for Clinician Scientists" is exploring opportunities and challenges in training and supporting clinical academies, drawing on experiences from dedicated programs in Scotland and Lower Saxony. 1/2

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 28/11/2025

The second day of the #JointForum2025 has begun! Prior to the workshops, Dr. Lauren Douglas @royalsoced.bsky.social and Dr. Harald Barre @volkswagenstiftung.de pointed out the success of the first round of the Lower Saxony - Scotland Research and Innovation Scheme and presented its two streams.

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 27/11/2025

The first day of the Joint Forum 2025 is slowly coming to an end. The participants appreciated the closing words of ECAS Academic Directors Prof. Dr. James Conroy and Prof. Dr. Markus Reihlen. During the reception, they concluded the day with a tour through the @royalsoced.bsky.social.

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 27/11/2025

The second panel discussion approaches a variety of global challenges reaching from CO2 storage to animal suffering and the cure of Parkinson's. #JointForum2025 #LeadinginExcellentResearch #BuildingNewPartnerships #AcademicExchange

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 27/11/2025

Moritz Dütemeyer announced additional 1 Mio. € for the Research and Innovation Scheme. In the further discussion, panellists talked about the ECAS Flagship Initiative, elaborating on dealing with cultural difficulties and building trust in partnerships. #JointForum2025

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 27/11/2025

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 27/11/2025

The first panel discussion gave rise to critical engagement with the democracy of knowledge and the importance of international research collaborations. #JointForum2025

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 27/11/2025

The guests were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Anne Anderson (Vice President @royalsoced.bsky.social), a video message by Lower Saxonian Minister for Science and Culture) and Christiane Hullmann (Consul General in Edinburgh for Germany). #JointForum2025

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 20/11/2025

⏳ Just 1 week left until Lower Saxony - Scotland #JointForum2025 at the @royalsoced.bsky.social! Last chance to register for the international networking event on 27–28 November (free): www.conftool.net/joint-forum-....

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 14/11/2025

Workshop 6 at #JointForum2025: “Who holds Responsibility in Global Supply Chains? Concepts from the Global South to Rethink European Corporate Governance” is exploring how Global South perspectives can reshape the EU’s CSDDD & build more just, globally responsive corporate governance.

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 13/11/2025

📅 Joint Forum 2025 – Day 2 🏛️ Royal Society of Edinburgh | 27–28 Nov Workshop 5: Social Justice, Intercultural Communication & Sustainability unites voices from Scotland and Lower Saxony to co-create equitable, global solutions 🌍 Register free 👉 conftool.net/joint-forum-2025 #BuildingNewPartnerships

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 13/11/2025

⏳ Just 2 weeks to go until #JointForum2025 at the @royalsoced.bsky.social! Join us on 27–28 November for two days of collaboration, insight & inspiration. Free to attend — register now: www.conftool.net/joint-forum-....

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 12/11/2025

📅 Joint Forum 2025 – Day 2 🏛️ @royalsoced.bsky.social | 27–28 Nov Workshop 4: Virology & Pandemic Preparedness brings together leading researchers from Scotland & Lower Saxony to strengthen partnerships for global health 🌍 Register for free: conftool.net/joint-forum-2025 #BuildingNewPartnerships

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 11/11/2025

📅 Joint Forum 2025 – Day 2 🏛️ @royalsoced.bsky.social | 27–28 Nov Workshop 3: Enabling the Heating & Cooling Transition explores how Underground Thermal Energy Storage (UTES) can power low-carbon systems through UK–Germany collaboration 🌍 #JointForum2025 #SustainableEnergy #BuildingNewPartnerships

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 07/11/2025

The countdown to #JointForum2025 is on! Day 1: 2 panel talks tackling big questions in research&innovation. Day 2: 6 workshops — starting with a session on reversing the decline of clinician scientists in 🇪🇺🇬🇧. Focus: collaboration, mobility&stronger training pathways between Scotland & Lower Saxony.

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 06/11/2025

Only 3 weeks to go until #JointForum2025 at the @royalsoced.bsky.social! Join us on 27 and 28 November for two inspiring days of collaboration, ideas & exchange. Free to attend — register now via 👉 www.conftool.net/joint-forum-... #BuildingNewPartnerships #Research #Innovation #Networking

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 31/10/2025

The Lower Saxony–Scotland Joint Forum 2025 is coming up! 27–28 Nov 2025 @royalsoced.bsky.social We’re thrilled to welcome Ministers Ben Macpherson&Falko Mohrs, alongside Anne H. Anderson&Christiane Hullmann, celebrating the partnership between the regions. Register: www.conftool.net/joint-forum-...

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 30/10/2025

Only 4 weeks to go until #JointForum2025 at the @royalsoced.bsky.social! Join us 27–28 November for two days of connection, collaboration & ideas. ✨ Free to attend — register now 👉 : www.conftool.net/joint-forum-....

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 16/10/2025

🌍 New funding opportunity!💡 UKRI-EPSRC & DFG open a Lead Agency call for UK–German basic research projects in engineering & physical sciences. ✅ Submit anytime ✅ 3-year max duration 📑 Details: www.dfg.de/de/aktuelles.... #LeadinginExcellentResearch #ResearchFunding #UKGermany #EPSRC #DFG

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 17/09/2025

Curious about the future of green hydrogen? Join the Lower Saxony – Scotland Online H2-Research Market Place! 🗓 October 2025–5 focused sessions on Production, Transport & Storage, Conversion, Materials, Energy Integration 👥 Connect & explore new research as a visitor Register now: ecas-academia.org

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 12/09/2025

🚨 Open Call: Lower Saxony – Scotland Research & Innovation Scheme (Stream I – #DevelopmentTrack) is live! 🔹 Up to £8k/project 🔹 Build new research partnerships 🔹 Projects up to 12 months 📅 Deadline: 22 October 2025 🔗 Info: rse.org.uk/award/scotla... #ResearchFunding #Innovation

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 27/08/2025

#Reminder - The Joint Forum 2025 is almost here! 📍@royalsoced.bsky.social on 27 + 28 Nov Day 2: 4 workshops will be chosen to showcase ideas + spark collaboration between Lower Saxony & Scotland 👩‍🎓 Open to students, researchers & HE staff 📝 Deadline: 31 Aug 2025 📄 Info & application: joint-forum.org

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 19/08/2025

Final call! 🚨 Join the Lower Saxony – Scotland Online H2-Research Market Place 🌍🔬 Pitch your hydrogen ideas (deadline 24 August), or join as a visitor! 📅 16 and 22 October sessions on production, conversion & system integration. 🔗 Register: ecas-academia.org/initiatives-...

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 15/08/2025

#REMINDER The registration for the Lower Saxony - Scotland Online H2-Research Market is still open!

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 31/07/2025

#Germany & the #UK sign a historic Treaty on #Friendship & #BilateralCooperation! 🤝 ECAS is proud to have contributed to fostering long-term regional & research ties that shaped this treaty through the Lower Saxony–Scotland Research & Innovation Scheme! 🔗 www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/aussenpol...

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European Centre for Advanced Studies (ECAS) @ecas-academia.org · 18/07/2025

Lower Saxony–Scotland Online H₂-Research Market Place! Pitch your ideas & register by 24 August 2025 📅 3 Sessions (16, 22 & 29 October 2025) on H₂ Production, Conversion & Energy System Integration! Visitors are welcome too! 🔗 ecas-academia.org/initiatives-...

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