3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Clemens Mader, Marlene Trummler University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Introduction Objectives & Strategy Seminar Series Seminar outcomes from Graz, Lüneburg and Prague Conclusions & Contribution to 3-LENSUS 2 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Objectives & Strategy Objectives: – Networking between higher education and regional actors – Capacity building – Reflection & Learning platform Strategy Organize seminars involving regional actors and stakeholders Participants were: – 3-LENSUS partners – regional RCE partners – research partners 3 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Seminar series for Sustainable Development European and Global Networking for a Sustainable Development, focusing on Partnership Building and Networking for Sustainable Development Establishment of RCEs & Communication of Sustainable Development, focusing on Regional Actors’ Collaboration and Learning for Sustainable Development Regional Innovation for Sustainable Development, focusing on RCEs as Incubators for Regional Innovation  Open Virtual Learning for Sustainable Development 4 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Results: Graz Seminar on European and Global Networking for a Sustainable Development Graz University, January 2009 Participants: app. 20; 3-LENSUS partners, RCE Graz- Styria partners, university staff, Input statements by – RCE Graz-Styria and – regional actor of Eco-region Kaindorf Interactive session topics: – University 2030 – Benefits of Transdisciplinary Education and Research – How can e-learning & web tools contribute to regional & European innovation networks? 5 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Results: Graz Seminar on European and Global Networking for a Sustainable Development University Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Results: Graz Seminar on European and Global Networking for a Sustainable Development 7 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Results: Graz Seminar on European and Global Networking for a Sustainable Development 8 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Results: Lüneburg Seminar on Establishment of RCEs & Communication of Sustainable Development Leuphana University Lüneburg in May 2009 Participants: app. 20; 3-LENSUS partners, representatives from RCEs, regional partners from RCE Hamburg and region Input session from research and practice – RCE Hamburg (Jens Schwarz), SUN Project (Jos Hermanns), Graz Model (Clemens Mader) Interactive session Topics: – Which target groups could be addressed with regard to the purpose »Learning with each other and of each other«? – How can these groups be obtained and activated for collaboration? – How could the planned information and communication platform of the 3-LENSUS project foster this kind of processes? 9 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ 10 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz Example: results of the seminar on ‘Regional Actors’ Collaboration and Learning for SD’ Fig. Trummler, 2009

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Results: Prague Seminar on RCEs as Incubators for Regional Innovation for Sustainable Development Charles University of Prague, Prague in May 2010 Participants: app. 30; 3-LENSUS Partners, potential regional RCE Prague partners, Input sessions with discussion 11 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz Establishing a RCE – what counts. The Global RCE Service Centre perspective Experiences of regional innovation by NGO cooperation – the cases Graz- Styria and Rhine-Meuse Status quo of establishing a RCE in Prague, vision building, defining next steps

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ To come: Thessaloniki Seminar on Virtual Learning for Sustainable Development University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki, Thursday Nov. 4th 2010, am Input Statements with discussion: 12 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz Virtual learning experiences –The SUN project (Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods) How virtual learning fosters regional development – The Global Village Initiative (by Skype) Intercultural learning of students in regional contexts – INEX (International Network for Educational Exchange) Discussion Conclusion & results

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Contribution to 3-LENSUS The seminar series serves as knowledge network and fosters transdisciplinary exchange to learn from each other and reflect experiences 13 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz Social Network Participation Education & Learning Research integration Leadership & Vision Fig.: Graz Model for Integrative Development, Mader C., 2009

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Seminars as knowledge networks Participants of seminars: exchange knowledge to collaborate in the development of new actions, research,… build new contacts 14 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz Calculus based trust Information Network Knowledge Network Innovation Network Knowledge based trust Identification based trust Collaboration Cooperation Co-creation Fig. Mader 2009

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Seminars for transdisciplinary exchange, learning and reflection Participants take part on an equal level of learning: – Regional actors learn from research outcomes and researchers learn from regional action experiences and applied analysis (Transdisciplinary approach) Reflection of 3-LENSUS activities – Project experiences can be reflected in the seminars and find influence in the further development of the 3-LENSUS project 15 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz Social Network Participation Education & Learning Research integration Leadership & Vision

3-LENSUS Seminar series „Learning for Sustainable Development“ Conclusions Involvement of regional actors in EU projects for reflection and learning experience Seminar format: Combination of input session and interactive exchange supports outcome and learning effects 16 Conference – Thessaloniki, Mader, Trummler – University of Graz