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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...
What is Life-Cycle Costing?

What is Life-Cycle Costing?

In 2019, SAPIENS lead researcher Associate and executive professor Steven Van Garsse wrote together with his colleagues a chapter titled "What is Life-Cycle Costing?" The chapter was part of the book Cost and EU Public Procurement Law: Life-Cycle Costing for...

Sustainable Public Procurement: The Use of Eco Labels

Sustainable Public Procurement: The Use of Eco Labels

In 2015, SAPIENS lead researchers Associate professor Bogdana Neamtu and Jean Monnet Professor Dacian Dragos published their article "Sustainable Public Procurement: The Use of Eco Labels" in the European Procurement & Public Private Partnerships Law Review...