International Missions

Activities abroad through which researchers in the network acquire new abilities, knowledge and contacts that will help them transfer their specific research to society.

Past Activities

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    Brussels, Belgium

The European Commission is organising the workshop 'Towards a competence framework for knowledge valorisation intermediaries', a session aimed at discussing best practices, sharing challenges and highlighting opportunities related to professionals and agents who help researchers disseminate the results of their research to society.

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    Geneva, Switzerland

Several UN agencies organise the third UN Virtual Worlds Day, a date to explore and discuss the role of artificial intelligence and virtual technologies in the field of sustainable development. Researcher Pilar Orero (TransMedia Catalonia) will participate.

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    San Ġwann, Malta

Researcher Horacio Saggion (TALN, UPF) presents the iDEM project, on text simplification, accessibility and inclusion in democratic participation, at the Smart Tools for Strong Lives Conference, which explores how to adapt and tailor technological innovation to respond to the diverse social needs of accessibility.

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    London, UK

The Video Game Accessibility Symposium brings together experts, researchers, users and industry professionals to discuss advances in accessibility in the video game sector. In total, three days dedicated to connecting research with investors and major companies. Researcher Carme Mangiron (TransMedia Catalonia) is taking part in a round table and presenting the results of her research.