Events

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...

Working with Academia – Perspectives from Danish, European, & International Stakeholders – ATC 6 Day 3

Panel 2 brought together representatives from prominent Danish organizations to shed light on their collaborations with academic researchers. Kenneth Skov Jensen from the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority, Mette Svendgaard Høgholm from the Municipality of...

Sustainability & Public Procurement PhDs Progress Meeting and Teambuilding – ATC6 Day 4

Project Meeting The SAPIENS Network entered its fourth and final day with an air of camaraderie and purpose. The day started with an update on the project's milestones and progress and the morning unfolded with the bi-annual Project Meeting. The SAPIENS Network ESRs...
Recap: Advanced Training Course 3 in Rome

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...

Recording ATC 2 SPP and the Circular Economy

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...

Recap: ATC 2 in Hasselt – SPP and Circular Economy

Recap: ATC 2 in Hasselt – SPP and Circular Economy

On December 12 – 15 December, Hasselt University hosted the second SAPIENS Network Advanced Training Course (ATC). ATCs are a crucial part of the SAPIENS Network. They contribute to building a new generation of Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) research specialists...

Recording ATC 1 Procurement and Sustainability

Recording ATC 1 Procurement and Sustainability

On the first two days of the Advanced Training Course, we addressed what public procurement is, its structure, dynamics, regulations, and the role of sustainability.  Session 1: Introduction to Public Procurement The first day of the first SAPIENS Advanced Training...