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Interdisciplinary connectivity: Understanding and managing complex systems using connectivity science

Project description

Training researchers in connectivity

The field of connectivity science is critical in understanding the conduct of complex systems beyond a wide range of disciplines. The field is constantly evolving and the training of a new generation of early career researchers (ESRs) is envisaged by scientific institutions. The EU-funded i-CONN project aims to develop the theoretical foundation of connectivity science and an integrated structure of methods to be applied in complex systems. In addition, it intends to investigate appliances of connectivity science to comprehend, conform and handle complex systems. The project will be deployed in research, training, understanding and exchange of competence and will train a new generation of ESRs in connectivity science.

Objective

The goal of this ITN is to train a new cohort of researchers specialized in the developing field of connectivity science who will be capable of developing interdisciplinary approaches to connectivity across a range of disciplines and real-life applications in the next five to 10 years. Our overarching aim is to overcome barriers to progress in using connectivity science to understand and manage complex systems by learning from transdisciplinary perspectives to produce new insights into the behaviour of complex systems across diverse disciplines (Astrophysics, Computer Science, Ecology, Geomorphology, Hydrology, Neuroscience, Systems Biology and Social Science), and synthesize them into a common set of theories and approaches. To realise this goal, we define three research objectives each of which focuses on a specific challenge in developing connectivity: Objective 1) Developing the theoretical underpinning of connectivity science for applications in complex systems; Objective 2) Development of a unified framework of methods and approaches that can be applied across disciplines; Objective 3) Exploring applications of connectivity science to understand, adapt to and manage complex systems. A dedicated work package has been created for each research objective, and each one involves the key activities of the network: research, training, and knowledge and expertise dissemination. In addition, WP4 will have oversight of training, WP5 the management and WP6 the dissemination aspects of the network. Training of ESRs will include: - A network-wide training course in transferable skills will be specially developed and delivered by D-CAD (Centre for Academic Development at Durham), an award-winning programme supporting Early Career Researchers. - a bespoke series of five advanced training courses and a datathon - secondments between academic, private- and public-sector partners - online training courses and seminars and a network conference.

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MSCA-ITN - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Networks (ITN)

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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019

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Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM
Net EU contribution

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€ 1 212 690,24
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STOCKTON ROAD THE PALATINE CENTRE
DH1 3LE DURHAM
United Kingdom

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Region
North East (England) Tees Valley and Durham Durham CC
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 1 212 690,24

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