Collaboration with industry and society to support researchers at risk

The Inspireurope+ project, which strengthens and coordinates support for researchers at risk across Europe, held a webinar on Wednesday, 21st February at 14.00 CET for host institutions and employers on how to support researchers at risk. The webinar was hosted by Inspireurope+ project partner, the European University Association.

This webinar offered perspectives on the labour market and opportunities for researchers that consider embarking on a career path outside of academia. The event explored the need for specialists in different sectors and examples of how research expertise can be turned into desired skills in new contexts.

Participation was free of charge and open to all, particularly those who are involved in supporting the hosting of researchers at risk.

Speakers:

• Henriette Stoeber, Policy Analyst, EUA
• Masoud Ghulami, consultant and Scholars at Risk graduate
• Therese Lindkvist, EURAXESS national coordinator, Linköping University
• Hela Galvis Bonilla, Switch to Sweden, Linköping Science Park
• Marina Brizar, UK & Europe Director, Talent Beyond Boundaries
• Cristina Graziani, External Professor, Department of Politics, Law and International Studies, University of Padova

Moderated by Karolina Catoni, Acting Head of the International Centre, University of Gothenburg and Coordinator of SAR Sweden.