Objective
We are standing at the dawn of a century that will be largely affected by how we as a society are able to manage our oceans and their resources. Marine and Maritime Research has a critical role to play in developing our understanding of the seas and advance technology so that we can develop their economic potential in a sustainable manner.
The COLUMBUS project intends to capitalise on the EC’s significant research by ensuring accessibility and uptake of research Knowledge Outputs by end-users (policy, industry, science and wider society). COLUMBUS will ensure measurable value creation from research investments contributing to sustainable Blue Growth within the timeframe of the project.
Adopting proven methodologies and building on significant past work, COLUMBUS will first identify end-user needs and priorities. It will then set about identifying and collecting “Knowledge Outputs” from past and current EC projects. Rigorous analysis will take place to identify specific applications and end-users. Transfer will be achieved and measured through tailor-made knowledge transfer. All knowledge collected will be made accessible the pre-existing Marine Knowledge Gate.
To achieve the above, COLUMBUS has brought together a multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder team representing all aspects of the research value chain from funding agencies to end-users. Key strategic initiatives and networks further strengthen and provide a strong vehicle for project legacy. A network of 9 Competence Nodes, each with a “Knowledge Fellow” and support team across Europe will provide the necessary critical mass (470pm of effort) to ensure full thematic and spatial coverage.
COLUMBUS will also carry out strategic actions to enhance the visibility and impact of research to stakeholders and European Citizen’s. Furthermore working with funding agencies and stakeholders, COLUMBUS will examine the feasibility of improved systems and processes to ensure measurable value creation from research.
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Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin
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8 Dublin
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1249 074 Lisboa
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2800 Kongens Lyngby
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52428 Julich
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SO16 7NP Southampton
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15773 Zografou
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H91DCH9 Galway
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35200 Telde
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28760 Tres Cantos
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8400 Oostende
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SW1P 3JR London
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1050 Bruxelles
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36208 Vigo
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KW16 3AW Stromness
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SO51 0HN Romsey Awbridge
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1000 Brussel
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8400 Oostende
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75006 Paris
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75794 Paris
SN2 1FL Swindon
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1256 Kobenhavn
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62203 Boulogne Sur Mer
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7491 Trondheim
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010362 Bucuresti
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20459 Hamburg
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1553 Kobenhavn V
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