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SUMMARY:"Climate-Friendly Parks" as urban practice
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 5 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss aliens and flames – when fire ecology meets invasion ecology. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThis seminar presents a case-study of natural restoration intervention carried out in the “Marco Biagi” Park in Reggio Emilia (Italy)\, within the LIFE CityAdap3 project. The study quantifies ecosystem services provided by an urban green area enriched with multiple landscape elements\, offering a replicable model of urban restoration. Four types of NBS are analyzed: two micro-forests\, rural edges\, tree rows\, and a constructed wetland. The micro-forests were established following the Miyawaki method\, using both native and Mediterranean-adapted species. Preliminary results from two years of monitoring (2024–2025) highlight differences in biodiversity\, structure\, and ecosystem functioning among the interventions. The study also evaluates microclimatic mitigation by comparing green and built-up areas. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 31 March 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiulia Santunione\n\n\n\nResearcher at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia \n\n\n\n\n\nGiulia Santunione is a researcher in Environmental and Applied Botany at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy). She holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering and a MSc in Biology. Her research focuses on urban vegetation\, biodiversity\, and ecosystem services\, with particular attention to urban forestry and Nature-Based Solutions for climate adaptation. She works on the assessment of plant diversity\, structural and functional traits of urban trees\, and their role in microclimatic mitigation\, carbon sequestration\, and air quality improvement. She has extensive experience in tree and shrub inventories\, biodiversity monitoring in urban and peri-urban green spaces\, and the evaluation of adaptive responses of woody species to environmental and thermal stress. She is the author of over 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications indexed in Scopus and Web of Science and collaborates closely with local administrations on applied research projects aimed at enhancing urban resilience and biodiversity under changing climatic conditions.He has led or currently leads six nationally funded research projects and has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases\, primarily in forest ecology\, invasion ecology\, and fire ecology. In addition\, he has authored over 190 non-indexed publications\, including conference proceedings\, book chapters\, and technical reports\, and has served as editor of six books. He has served on six national scientific expert panels on forest fires\, appointed by the Portuguese Government and the Portuguese Parliament. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the environmental NGO League for the Protection of Nature (LPN) and a member of the Portuguese Society for Forest Science.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/climate-friendly-parks-as-urban-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:From droplets to powder - amazing spray drying and it's innovations
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 2 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC3 Food Technology\, Quality and Safety\, brings together researchers\, students and  food industry professionals. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThe webinar presents spray drying as a key technology for producing stable food powders\, covering its principles\, applications\, and the limits of conventional spray drying. It highlights low-temperature spray drying using dehumidified air as an innovative solution that improves quality under gentler conditions\, showcasing breakthrough results such as 100% fruit and vegetable powders\, and outlining future innovation directions. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 9 April 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 12:00 to 13:30 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, food industry professionals and anyone curious about food quality preservation and in the prevention of food wastage. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAleksandra Jedlińska\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor at  Warsaw University of Life Sciences \n\n\n\nShe is a specialist in spray drying who combines academic research and industrial experience to develop innovative low-temperature drying technologies\, enabling the production of high-quality food powders\, including 100% fruit\, vegetable\, and high-honey-content powders while bridging laboratory advances with industrial applications.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/from-droplets-to-powder-amazing-spray-drying-and-its-innovations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260414T140000
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SUMMARY:Trichilogaster: the story of a gall wasp that crossed hemispheres to control an invasive wattle
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 6 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nTrichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae (Hymenopterae: Pteromalidae) was the first biocontrol agent intentionally introduced against an invasive alien plant in more recent times in continental Europe. This small wasp promotes the formation of galls at flower and vegetative buds of the target plant\, Acacia longifolia (Fabaceae)\, whichis one of the most widespread invasive plants along coastal areas in Portugal. The wasp was introduced in Portugal in 2015 and is now established along the coast\, from the most northern location to the most southern region. Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae is promoting significant reductions of seed production and vegetative growth. No galls were found on non-target species. The results so far are encouraging for the management of A. longifolia\, confirming the specificity and efficacy of the agent. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 14 April 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHélia Marchante\n\n\n\nBiologist and lecturer at the College of Agriculture\, within the Polytechnic University of Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nAs a biologist\, my research is centered on the ecological dynamics of invasive alien plants and classical biological control. I hold a position as a lecturer at the College of Agriculture\, within the Polytechnic University of Coimbra. I am actively involved in research activities at CERNAS (Research Centre for Natural Resources\, Environment\, and Society). Here\, my focus remains on invasive plants\, encompassing various aspects such as impact assessment\, management strategies for invaded areas\, and exploration of biological control methods\, among other topics. Beyond academia\, I engage in consultancy work\, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. My involvement extends to science communication efforts\, promoting environmental awareness\, and spearheading citizen science projects\, all with a dedicated emphasis on invasive plant species. Furthermore\, I am a co-founder of the citizen science platform\, Invasoras.pt\, which serves as a resource for facilitating public participation in the monitoring and management of invasive plant species in Portugal.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/trichilogaster-story-gall-wasp/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T054129Z
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SUMMARY:AI Tools for Job Hunting and Ethical Use in Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:As part of the UNIgreen Festival\, this Career Day event brings together students to explore new opportunities and skills for their future careers. The session will be held both online and onsite for UNIMORE students\, as well as for those taking part in the festival. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nIs Generative AI Useful for Job Hunting\, and Is Its Use in Recruitment Ethical? \n\n\n\nResponsible AI for Employability\, Self-Assessment\, and Fair Recruitment Practices \n\n\n\nThis session explores the role of Generative AI in job hunting and its ethical implications in recruitment processes. It provides a quick but practical overview of how AI tools can support students in improving their CVs\, writing cover letters\, preparing for interviews\, and reflecting on their skills and career paths. At the same time\, the session critically examines key ethical challenges\, including bias\, lack of transparency\, data privacy\, and the risk of misrepresentation. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 23 April 2026\, join us for an online and onsite event\, from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST with an expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the session\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nThis Career Day webinar is primarily aimed at current students looking to enhance their job search strategies and better understand the ethical use of AI in recruitment\, but it is also open to Alumni seeking new career opportunities.  \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarcello Pellacani\n\n\n\nAdjunct Professor of Machine learning and deep learning at the Department of Communication and Economics-UNIMORE
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/ai-tools-for-job-hunting-and-ethical-use-in-recruitment/
CATEGORIES:Onsite,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260423T133000
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SUMMARY:Speak Up. A Public Speaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of the UNIgreen Festival\, this Career Day event brings together students to explore new opportunities and skills for their future careers. The session will be held both online and onsite for UNIMORE students\, as well as for those taking part in the festival. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nWhat does it take to stand up and speak in a way that matters?  \n\n\n\nThis workshop\, designed and led by TEDx ReggioEmilia\, explores the craft of public speaking through a hands-on\, experience-first approach. \n\n\n\nIn 90 minutes\, participants will move from theory to practice: learning the core principles of effective communication\, working in small groups\, and presenting live in front of their peers-building the confidence and clarity needed to stand out also in professional and public environments. \n\n\n\nThe session is built around this year’s TEDxReggioEmilia theme: TABÙ. The things we don’t like to talk about. Participants are invited to find their own tabù and start to break it. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 23 April 2026\, join us for an online and onsite event\, from 12:00 to 13:30 CEST with an expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the session\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nThis Career Day webinar is primarily aimed at current students who want to strengthen their communication skills\, build confidence\, and stand out in their professional journey. It is also open to Alumni seeking new career opportunities and looking to enhance their public speaking abilities. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura Credidio\n\n\n\nTEDxReggioEmilia licensee and organiser since 2011. Ethical marketing consultant and educator. Architect. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElisa Tassinari\n\n\n\nTEDxReggioEmilia speaker coach. Certified professional coach. 
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/speak-up-a-public-speaking-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Onsite,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Microalgae in Food Applications
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 3 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC3 Food Technology\, Quality and Safety\, brings together researchers\, students and  food industry professionals to discuss packaging-related strategies for addressing sustainability in food chains. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThe webinar offers an introduction to how microalgae are produced and how they can be used in food applications. It outlines the basics of cultivation and processing\, the factors that influence ingredient quality\, and the ways microalgae can be incorporated either directly into foods or indirectly through animal feed that affects the quality of products consumed by humans. The session highlights both possibilities and limitations\, aiming to give participants a realistic\, cross disciplinary view of where microalgae may contribute within the food sector. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, 13 May 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, food industry professionals and anyone curious about food quality preservation and in the prevention of food wastage. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTania Mazzuca Sobczuk\n\n\n\nAcademic and researcher in bioprocesses and microalgae biotechnology at the University of Almería \n\n\n\n\n\nShe has experience in the sustainable valorization of biomass and by products\, the development of high value ingredients\, and the design of technologies for microalgae dewatering and biomolecule purification. She combines this work with teaching and international academic coordination\, integrating into her educational approach the SDGs she is most committed to: Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. Her work brings together chemical engineering and biotechnology to contribute to more sustainable food systems and the circular bioeconomy.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/understanding-microalgae-food-applications/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260527T110000
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SUMMARY:Possibilities for Acquiring Scientific Skills and Opening a New Career Path through EU mobility
DESCRIPTION:Thematic\n\n\n\nPossibilities for Acquiring Scientific Skills and Opening a New Career Path through EU Mobility \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, 27 May 2026\, join us for an online webinar from 10:00 to 11:00 CEST\, with an expert panel. \n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nThis Career Day webinar is primarily aimed at students\, recent graduates\, and professionals who want to seek to acquire scientific skills and learn first-hand experiences from professionals in the their respective fields. It is also open to Alumni seeking new career opportunities and looking to find out more about mobility in the scientific sector.  \n\n\n\nEvent Programme\n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction \n\n\n\n\nFrancesca Despini – UNIMORE\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMobility as a Stepping Stone on Your Career Path \n\n\n\n\nChristian Schultze – Director of International Relations and Research\, Agricultural University of Iceland\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to mobility types and pathways in higher education\, with a special focus on European University Alliances. \n\n\n\nMobility as a Way of Thinking – From Practical Experience to Scientific Identity \n\n\n\n\nIvelin Markov – Assistant Professor at the Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, Faculty of Crop Science\, Department of Plant Physiology\, Biochemistry and Genetics.\n\n\n\nA young researcher’s perspective on how international mobility can shape scientific skills\, professional confidence and interdisciplinary career development.\n\n\n\n\nTurning Scientific Skills into Entrepreneurial Opportunities: The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme \n\n\n\n\nEnkelejda Halilaj – Project Manager at the Startup Unit of ART-ER\n\n\n\nHow scientific knowledge and mobility experiences can support entrepreneurship and open alternative career paths beyond academia.\n\n\n\n\nQ&A and Final Discussion \n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrancesca Despini \n\n\n\n(University of Modena and Reggio Emilia – UNIMORE) \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Panel Speakers!\n\n\n\n\n\nChristian Schultze:  \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\nDirector of International Relations and Research\, Agricultural University of Iceland \n\n\n\nChristian Schultze has a background in Landscape Planning from TU Berlin and has worked in various positions within public administration and project management in Germany and Iceland. Today\, he serves as Head of International Relations and Research at the Agricultural University of Iceland and is a member of the Board of Directors of the UNIgreen Alliance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIvelin Markov:  \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\nAssistant Professor at the Agricultural University – Plovdiv\, Faculty of Crop Science\, Department of Plant Physiology\, Biochemistry and Genetics. \n\n\n\nMy work combines plant physiology\, sustainable turfgrass and crop management\, remote sensing\, data analysis and AI-based decision-support systems. I completed my PhD on sustainable turfgrass management\, focusing on irrigation\, nitrogen optimization\, soil carbon dynamics and probabilistic decision support. I have international academic and professional experience\, including research cooperation with Tianjin Agricultural University\, China. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnkelejda Halilaj: \n\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\n\n Project Manager at the Startup Unit of ART-ER \n\n\n\nEnkelejda Halilaj\, with over 20 years of experience in innovation and EU programs\, coordinates the Infodesk of EmiliaRomagnaStartUp and the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program in ART-ER.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/possibilities-for-acquiring-scientific-skills-and-opening-a-new-career-path-through-eu-mobility/
CATEGORIES:Mobility,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T092335Z
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SUMMARY:Fortified\, Functional and Ultra-Processed Foods: Technological Innovation vs. Public Health Impact
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 3 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC3 Food Technology\, Quality and Safety\, brings together researchers\, students and  food industry professionals to discuss packaging-related strategies for addressing sustainability in food chains. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThis webinar will address the role of food fortification as a sustainable strategy to combat micronutrient deficiencies\, which affect more than 2 billion people globally. The latest innovations in fortified and functional foods will be discussed\, including biofortification\, nanoencapsulation\, and nutritional personalization\, along with their benefits and challenges. Additionally\, the current paradox between fortified foods and the rising consumption of ultra-processed foods—often associated with increased risks of chronic diseases—will be examined. The aim is to promote an integrated perspective between food technology\, nutritional quality\, and safety\, contributing to more sustainable and healthier food systems. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Thursday\, 28 May 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, food industry professionals and anyone curious about food quality preservation and in the prevention of food wastage. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna Baltazar\n\n\n\nPhd Food Science – Coordinating Professor at Polytechnic University of Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nPhD in Food Sciences from the University of Valencia\, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health\, Food Sciences\, Toxicology\, and Forensic Medicine. She also holds a master’s degree in occupational safety and Hygiene from the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon\, Lisbon School of Health Technology\, and a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Algarve\, School of Health. She is a Coordinating Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra\, Coimbra Health School\, and a researcher at the Centre for Studies on Natural Resources\, Environment and Society. She has published articles in scientific journals and book chapters\, organized dozens of scientific events\, and participated in more than 60 scientific meetings. Since 2012\, she has supervised undergraduate and master’s theses. She has also participated as a researcher in several national and international projects. Her work focuses on Medical and Health Sciences\, with an emphasis on Health Sciences\, particularly in Nutrition and Dietetics. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBárbara Beleza\n\n\n\nAdjunct Professor at the Coimbra Health School\, Polytechnic University of Coimbra \n\n\n\n\n\nSpecialist Nutritionist in Community Nutrition and Public Health\, certified by the Portuguese Order of Nutritionists. Holds a degree in Nutritional Sciences from the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto (2007). Completed a Specialization Course in Consumer Sciences and Nutrition (2008) and obtained a PhD in Food Consumption Sciences and Nutrition from FCNAUP and the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (Doctoral degree awarded in 2014). PhD Researcher at GreenUPorto – Research Centre for Sustainable Agri-Food Production and member of the EFAD Committee on Education and Lifelong Learning. Currently an Adjunct Professor at the Coimbra Health School\, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (ESTeSC – IPC)\, having previously held positions at FCNAUP (2008 to 2025) as a Senior Technician and Invited Assistant Professor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoão Pedro Marques Lima\n\n\n\nAdjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra\, at the Coimbra Health School \n\n\n\n\n\nHe has been a nutritionist since 2012\, having graduated from the University of Porto. In 2017\, he completed his PhD in Food Consumption Sciences and Nutrition at the same institution. He is a specialist nutritionist in Community Nutrition and Public Health\, certified by the Portuguese Order of Nutritionists. He carries out his work in the field of Health Sciences\, with a focus on Nutrition and Dietetics and Public Health. His main interests include Nutrition and Public Health\, Nutrition Communication\, and Health Promotion through Food in Food Service settings.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/fortified-functional-and-ultra-processed-foods-technological-innovation-vs-public-health-impact/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260706T110000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Drug Design
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC1 – Biochemistry & Biotechnology Webinar Series: Episode 7 \n\n\n\nTopic\n\n\n\nPerspective on aligning drug design with One Health principles \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore how drug design can be reimagined through a One Health approach\, recognizing the interconnectedness of human\, animal\, and environmental health. Participants will gain insights into developing safer\, more sustainable pharmaceuticals that address global health challenges while minimizing environmental impact and reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. Through expert perspectives and real-world examples\, the session will highlight innovative strategies for integrating health\, sustainability\, and responsible innovation throughout the drug development process. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Monday\, 6 July 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 11:00 to 12:00 CEST with an expert speaker\, Maria Paola Costi from UNIMORE and partake in engaging discussions regarding molecular mechanisms! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Maria Paola Costi\n\n\n\nDrug Discovery and Biotechnology Lab\, Department of Life Science at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia \n\n\n\nProf. Maria Paola Costi completed her PhD in Medicinal chemistry from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE)/Milan/Trieste in 1989; visiting scientist at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF); Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Department of Life Science at UNIMORE; Director of the Master in Biopharmaceuticals; group leader of the laboratory of Drug discovery and biotechnology. Member of the European Science Foundation (ESF) College of experts.  She published about 200 articles and book chapters in international journals\, 21 patents serving as an editorial board member of some international journals. Her research focuses on the discovery of anticancer and antiparasitic agents targeting the folate dependent enzymes and Hippo pathway (TEAD proteins). She has a long-standing collaboration with the MITO group for translational research in clinical trials. MPC has been working in the field of antinfective agents for over 25 years and recently she was engaged in OneHealth topics in medicinal chemistry. She has coordinated over 30 projects. Among these\, the most relevant are granted by the EU\, Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC) and national Italian projects. She is now coordinating the COST Action CA21111. \n\n\n\nHer main fields are medicinal chemistry/chemical biology and proteomics/biophysical analysis to support the mechanism of reaction and in vivo activity of diseases targeted compounds.   \n\n\n\nOneHealthdrugs (www.onehealthdrugs.com).  \n\n\n\nOther references \n\n\n\nhttp://personale.unimore.it/rubrica/dettaglio/costimp \n\n\n\nwww.mariapaolacosti.com
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/sustainable-drug-design/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Organic production: food quality and the impact of its consumption on human health
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology\, Quality and Safety Webinar Series: Episode 4 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC3 Food Technology\, Quality and Safety\, brings together researchers\, students and  food industry professionals to discuss packaging-related strategies for addressing sustainability in food chains. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nWhat does the evidence actually say about organic food? Drawing on scientific literature published between 2010 and 2025\, together with her own work at SGGW’s Department of Functional and Organic Food\, Prof. Rembiałkowska reviews how the rules of organic production\, set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/848\, and excluding GMOs\, synthetic pesticides and synthetic mineral fertilisers\, shape the composition of plant and animal products\, and what that means for consumers. \n\n\n\nThe webinar covers reported differences in bioactive compounds\, pesticide and cadmium residues\, nitrates\, and the fatty-acid and micronutrient profile of organic milk and meat\, before turning to the epidemiological studies linking organic diets to health outcomes in children and adults. It closes with what the findings imply for public and private decision-makers. \n\n\n\nProf. Rembiałkowska has published over 200 scientific articles in this field and is president of the Polish Organic Farming Forum Association and of ENOAT\, and vice-president of FQH. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 15 September 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 11:00 to 12:30 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, food industry professionals and anyone curious about food quality preservation and in the prevention of food wastage. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEwa Rembiałkowska\n\n\n\nPhD\, Department of Functional and Organic Food at the Institute of Human Nutrition\, Warsaw University of Life Sciences. \n\n\n\n\n\nHer research focuses on the nutritional value and safety of both organically and conventionally produced foods\, as well as the impact of organic foods on human and animal health. She has published over 200 scientific articles in this field\, 62 of which have appeared in high-impact journals (according to the Web of Science). Hirsch index = 26; 2\,540 citations (without self-citations) [3 July 2026]. She is the president of the Polish Organic Farming Forum Association\, which promotes organic farming among farmers and processors\, raises awareness of organic products\, and inspires and supports scientific research that advances organic farming in Poland. Professor Rembiałkowska has led and continues to lead numerous national and international research and application projects relating to the fields of organic farming and food. She is a board member of several European and global organisations dedicated to promoting this field [FQH (vice-president)\, OFSP (member of the steering committee)\, ISOFAR (ex-board member)\, ENOAT (president)].
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/organic-production-food-quality-and-the-impact-of-its-consumption-on-human-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and the New Era of Fire in the Iberian Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 8 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss aliens and flames – when fire ecology meets invasion ecology. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThis seminar explores Heat\, Fuel Loads\, and Landscapes in Transformation. \n\n\n\nClimate change is significantly transforming the relationship between fire\, vegetation\, and the landscape on the Iberian Peninsula. Rising temperatures\, more severe droughts\, heat waves\, and increasing water stress on vegetation are creating conditions that are increasingly conducive to high-intensity wildfires. Added to this is the accumulation of plant fuel resulting from rural depopulation\, the loss of traditional agro-pastoral practices\, and the progressive homogenization of the landscape. In this context\, fire can no longer be understood solely as an isolated emergency\, but rather as the result of a broader transformation of the climate and the landscape. Therefore\, effective prevention requires a shift toward active landscape management\, the restoration of mosaic landscape structures\, the reduction of fuel continuity\, and the adaptation of territorial strategies to a new ecological and climatic reality. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 20 Ocotber 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CEST with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosé Carlos Piñar\n\n\n\nSpanish biologist\, researcher\, and university lecturer specializing in conservation biology at University of Almería \n\n\n\n\n\nDriven from an early age by a desire to understand how the natural world works\, he discovered his passion for biology at university\, a fascination that would ultimately shape his academic and professional career. \n\n\n\nHe earned his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Jaén in 2011\, followed by a Master’s degree in the Management of Biological Resources in the Natural Environment in 2016. In 2023\, he completed an internationally recognized PhD in Earth and Environmental Science and Technology. Since 2024\, he has also worked as a lecturer at Universidad Internacional de la Empresa (UNIE). \n\n\n\nThroughout his career\, Piñar Fuentes has developed a strong international research profile. He has an H-index of 14 and has published 41 research articles in high-impact international journals indexed in the Journal Citation Reports’ Science Citation Index. He has also authored nine chapters in national and international books\, presented 15 contributions at scientific conferences\, and participated as a collaborating researcher in two R&D&I projects. He is currently a member of the RNM-344 Conservation Biology Research Group. \n\n\n\nHis research encompasses conservation biology\, Andalusian flora and vegetation\, climate change\, experimental science education\, species distribution and ecological niche modelling\, landscape eco-restoration\, and threatened flora. \n\n\n\nBehind these achievements lies a profound personal vocation. Piñar Fuentes fell in love with biology from the very beginning\, inspired by the possibility of discovering how our environment functions. The guidance of exceptional professors\, mentors\, and fellow researchers later allowed him to deepen his knowledge of botany and continue growing as a scientist. Today\, he considers himself fortunate to work in the field he loves\, maintaining the same curiosity and enthusiasm that inspired him as a child. \n\n\n\nHis scientific ambition is both intellectual and human: to communicate the excitement of science to others\, inspire new generations\, and continue conducting research that contributes even in a small but meaningful way to our collective understanding of the natural world.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/climate-change-and-the-new-era-of-fire-in-the-iberian-peninsula/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Evaluating the Role of Evolutionary Processes in the Diversification of Lineages within Asteraceae from Tropical High-Elevation Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity\, Forestry\, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 9 \n\n\n\nThis event\, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework\, brings together researchers\, students\, and forest practitioners to discuss aliens and flames – when fire ecology meets invasion ecology. \n\n\n\nThematic\n\n\n\nThis seminar explores Tropical high elevation ecosystems are hotspots of species diversity and endemism\, with the majority of plant diversity sharing a recent origin on an evolutionary scale. The outstanding accumulation of plant diversity in these regions over a short period of time has often been explained by the availability of new habitats\, niche differentiation and the influence of geological and climatic changes in the connection and isolation of populations.  \n\n\n\nAsteraceae\, one of the most diverse plant groups in tropical high elevation hotspots\, is a great study system to characterise diversity patterns and determine the main evolutionary processes responsible for plant diversity in these regions. Additionally\, the combination of genomic\, ecological and morphological data with approaches in phylogenomics\, population genomics\, demographic modelling and lineage differentiation analyses open the door to the study of evolutionary processes at both the species and population levels. Three Asteraceae genera Oritrophium\, Senecio and Dendrosenecio were studied with the aim of extending the knowledge about current diversity and diversification processes behind recently evolved plant groups from tropical high elevation regions. Phylogenomic analyses revealed a recent evolution of the studied plant groups\, which evolved after tropical high elevation ecosystems emerged and subsequently diversified likely influenced by Pleistocene climatic oscillations.  \n\n\n\nPhylogenetic patterns were congruent with the geographic distribution of species\, but gene tree and cytonuclear discordances were found in all groups. However\, each group showed a different evolutionary history with links between habitat transitions and morphological traits that resembling a pattern of convergent adaptive evolution to habitat; ecologically-based speciation promoted by fine-scale habitat differences in mountainous regions; or lineage differentiation supporting heterogeneous divergence trajectories across the speciation continuum. \n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\n\nOn Tuesday\, 17 November 2026\, join us for an online event\, from 12:00 to 13:00 CET with expert speaker and engaging discussions. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\nWho should join?\n\n\n\nResearchers\, students\, forest managers\, and anyone curious about forest ecology and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuan Manuel Gorospe\n\n\n\nPosdoctoral researcher at the Conservation Biology Research Group – RNM-344\, University of Almería \n\n\n\n\n\nHe obtained his PhD in Botany at Charles University in Prague\, Czechia. He has participated in projects and carried out research collaborations with academic institutions in Spain\, Czechia\, Norway\, Ecuador\, Peru\, Germany\, Austria and Chile. His research is centered in the study and conservation of plant diversity and has contributed to research fields such as landscape analysis\, conservation biology\, evolutionary biology\, experimental biology\, and biogeography. His scientific work employs a multidisciplinary perspective that combines genomic\, ecological and morphological approaches to understand which evolutionary processes gave rise to current diversity patterns.
URL:https://unigreen-alliance.eu/event/integrating-electrochemical-technologies-advanced-sustainable-water-treatment/
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