From local businesses to nature restoration
On 15–16 September, representatives from Storkriket Biosphere Reserve visited Blekinge Archipelago to exchange experiences and explore different approaches to sustainable tourism, local engagement and nature conservation. For REDIRECT, the visit offered an opportunity...
SmartAging Podcast #30 – Indoor hygiene and elderly care
In this SmartAging podcast episode we discussed with Merja Ahonen, Principal Researcher at SAMK’s WANDER Research Center., about her work, indoor hygiene and its importance for older adults. WANDER’s research focuses on indoor hygiene, water, materials,...
Climate Budgeting Goes Hands-On in Turku
How can cities turn climate targets and data into practical decisions? Participants in the fifth Climate Budget Training Course module explored the question hands-on in Turku, Finland, on 1–2 September. After four modules covering climate budgeting concepts,...
The Project Showcased at the Baltic Ports Conference 2026
The two-day programme covered a wide range of topics, from the green transition and resilience to new technologies and digitalisation. One takeaway from the conference was just how many developments are shaping ports at the same time. This also makes port...
Future Cities kicks off in Hamburg
On 25 June, the Future Cities partners came together in Hamburg to kick off the journey for the next 2.5 years. Bringing together partners from seven countries, the meeting was a first opportunity to meet, exchange ideas and set the course for the work ahead. A key...
NURSECOAST-II moves towards the end of its journey
Bringing together researchers, municipalities, wastewater utilities and other stakeholders, the final conference provided an opportunity to present the project’s results, exchange experiences and discuss the future of sustainable wastewater management in small-scale...
Spreading the Knowledge: HMB presenting REAVES around Germany
Throughout the reporting period 2, Hamburg Music engaged in several public-facing events to communicate the REAVES project and to promote AV&M training initiatives. At Hamburg Music’s annual general assembly on June 2, 2026, attended by around 80 member...
Minna Oikola’s experience from the pilot
A physiotherapist participating in the piloting of Virtual assistant developed to support persons with MS with fatigue-related questions highlighted the value of the virtual assistant, particularly for people who have recently received an MS diagnosis. The virtual...