Conveners
From Vision to Action: Building the Roadmap of the ELLS Food Subject Area
- Françoise Nau (I AGRO)
- Sylvie Avallone (I AGRO)
- Elias Bou Maroun (I AGRO)
Description
This workshop will be dedicated to brainstorming the first action plan of the newly emerging ELLS Food Subject Area. Building on the discussions from the previous day, participants will work collectively to identify short-, medium- and long-term priorities for education, student engagement, research collaboration and networking. Particular attention will be given to activities that can rapidly create value for students and partner universities, such as sharing existing courses, guest lectures, international student projects, student challenges and PhD mobilities. The session will also explore longer-term ambitions, including thematic BIPs, joint European research projects, capacity-building initiatives and the possible development of an Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree.
Expected learning outcomes or key discussion points:
Define the first priorities and governance principles of the Food Subject Area
Identify existing courses, expertise and initiatives that could be shared within ELLS
Propose concrete short-term actions for the next 1–2 years: guest lectures, student projects, student challenges and PhD mobility
Discuss medium-term actions: new joint courses, thematic BIPs, student symposium, EU project preparation and capacity-building programs
Explore long-term ambitions, including the possible creation of an Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree
Clarify the role of the Subject Area in connecting education, research, innovation and societal challenges related to food systems
Identify potential partner universities and scientific communities willing to contribute actively