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Advanced Training Courses

Policy Advice, Outreach & Dissemination of Research – SAPIENS Network Advanced Training Course 6

This Advanced Training Course marks the onset of the third year, where SAPIENS Early Stage Researchers (ESRs/PhDs) have already delved deep into their designated research topics. To date, a significant majority of ESRs have produced research outputs and findings or...

The Triple Helix Potential of Government, Industry and Academia for Sustainable Public Procurement – ATC 6 Day 1

The first day of the SAPIENS Network Advanced Training Course started at the Danish Chamber of Commerce and was nothing short of enlightening. The day was dedicated to exploring the intricate dance between government, industry, and academia in the realm of sustainable...

How to Write a Policy Brief and Disseminate Your Research Better – ATC 6 Day 2

Day 2 of the SAPIENS Network ATC 6 was marked by opening up the course to the wider public for active participation. The "Research Outreach" panel discussion shed light on the dynamic interplay between academic research and real-world applications. Moderated by senior...

Recap: Summer School in Cluj-Napoca

Between the 17th-22th of July 2022, the SAPIENS Network held its highly anticipated Summer School at the Babeș-Bolyai University (Cluj-Napoca, Romania). During the Summer School, the participants were divided into two groups: the ones who are doing a PhD in law and the group of PhDs in the...

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ATC4 Recordings: Sustainability Assessment and Collaboration

SAPIENS’ fourth Advanced Training Course (ATC4) discussed sustainability assessment and collaboration in sustainable public procurement (SPP). This ATC complements the previous SAPIENS ATCs by adding sustainability assessment and collaboration perspectives to SPP. Sustainability assessment and...

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Recap: ATC 4 – Sustainability Assessment and Collaboration in SPP

On 15 and 16 June, the fourth Advanced Training Course (ATC) was hosted by the University of Gävle, one of the beneficiaries of the SAPIENS Network in Sweden. ATC4 discussed the topics of sustainability assessment and collaboration in sustainable public procurement (SPP). Sustainability assessment...

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ATC3 Recordings: Actors in Developing SPP Rules and Best Practices

SAPIENS third advanced training course (ATC3) aimed at introducing the role of Global actors in fostering the use of public procurement as an instrument to promote sustainability. This ATC complemented the previous SAPIENS training courses by adding a global perspective on SPP and by introducing a...

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Recap: Advanced Training Course 3 in Rome

On 6-9 April, the University of Rome Tor Vergata, one of the Beneficiaries of the SAPIENS Network, hosted the third Advanced Training Course (ATC). The event was held at Villa Mondragone, in Frascati (Rome).  The theme of the third ATC focused on Actors in Developing SPP Rules and Best Practices...

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Recording ATC 2 SPP and the Circular Economy

The second SAPIENS Advanced Training course focused on Circular Economy in the context of public procurement as well as circular business models. Session 1: Introduction to Circular Economy, Sustainable Development Goals and Sustainable Public Procurement The first session started with a...

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