Project: INNOMINCU 2021 – “Sustainability and Research Days in UAUIM”

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Code: CNFIS-FDI-2021-0508 | Funding: CNFIS-FDI (Institutional Development Fund)

Strategic Domain: Development of Institutional Capacities for Research

Event Period: 4–8 October 2021 (Online)

1. Overview

INNOMINCU (“Innovation as Necessity, Opportunity and Registered Mark of University Research”) is an institutional research-support project at the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism (UAUIM).

The 2021 edition, titled “Sustainability and Research Days in UAUIM”, aimed to stimulate performance in Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI). The project focused on improving the research skills of academic staff, researchers, PhD candidates, and students through a week-long series of online conferences, workshops, and courses involving international speakers from the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Austria.

2. Role & Responsibilities: Adrian Ibric

Role: Scientific Researcher and Organising Committee Member

Context: INNOMINCU 2021 (CNFIS-FDI-2021-0508)

Strategic Contribution

  • Funding Application Co-Writer: Co-authored the successful CNFIS-FDI funding application. Contributed to the design of objectives (OS1–OS3), activity planning, and the indicator framework for research capacity-building at UAUIM.

Main Responsibilities

  • Programme Design: Contributed to the design and implementation of the conference programme, including sessions on digital modelling, energy efficiency, and the INNOSCAPES workshop.
  • Coordination: Supported the management of calls for papers, abstract selection, and communication with speakers from UAUIM and international partner universities to ensure thematic coherence (sustainability, renewable energy, nZEB).
  • Capacity Building: Supported the rollout of training activities regarding research funding and project preparation to help staff apply for competitive grants.
  • Event Management: Assisted in the dissemination of conference materials (programmes, Zoom links) and the documentation of participation.

Key Achievements

  • Event Organization: Part of the core team that organized the week-long online conference “Sustainability and Research Days in UAUIM.”
  • Institutional Impact: Contributed to integrating existing research initiatives at UAUIM with new European research directions and funding opportunities.

3. Main Objectives

  • OS1 – RDI Performance: Increase performance in RDI activities and support a stimulating academic environment for 250 academic staff and 30 PhD candidates, aligning UAUIM with new European research directions.
  • OS2 – Institutional Visibility: Strengthen mechanisms for promoting research results and international collaboration through conferences, workshops, and digital platforms.
  • OS3 – Interdisciplinary Cooperation: Encourage collaboration by inviting external speakers and building partnerships with public and private institutions related to architecture, urbanism, and the built environment.

4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Target Group: At least 250 academic staff and 30 PhD candidates targeted for research-skills development.
  • Event Duration: One week-long conference (4–8 October 2021) held fully online.
  • Content: Multiple sessions including plenary presentations, the INNOSCAPES workshop, digital modelling sessions, and a research funding initiation course.
  • International Reach: Involvement of speakers and partners from universities in the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Austria.
  • Impact: Enhanced research skills and awareness of sustainability topics among the academic community.

5. Key Deliverables

  • Conference Event: The “Sustainability and Research Days in UAUIM” conference, featuring thematic sessions on innovation, nZEB, and sustainable resources.
  • Workshops & Training: The INNOSCAPES workshop and a dedicated initiation course on research funding and project applications.
  • Capacity Building Program: A structured programme for staff and PhD candidates that laid the foundation for future editions (e.g., INNOMINCU 2025) and integration with CULTADISER/CULRADISER.
  • Documentation: Collection of abstracts, recorded sessions, and conference materials hosted via UAUIM platforms.

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