{"id":4781,"date":"2026-03-26T10:52:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crossborderitem.eu\/?post_type=events&#038;p=4781"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:52:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:52:05","slug":"exploratory-workshop-benelux-research-integration-strength-expertise-network-benelux-rise","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/crossborderitem.eu\/en\/events\/exploratory-workshop-benelux-research-integration-strength-expertise-network-benelux-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploratory Workshop Benelux Research, Integration, Strength &amp; Expertise Network (BENELUX-RISE)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For years, the Benelux area has been an area of research focus for ITEM and natural partner in collaborations, such as joint events. Initiated by UHasselt and KU Leven, we now explore to join forces with partner universities and researchers in the Benelux area through the Benelux-RISE network. The mission is to unlock the full potential of the Benelux Union and the Benelux + cooperation by transforming fragmented national expertise into a unified, cross-border research pivot. As a kick-off, an exploratory workshop will be organised on Friday 22 May 2026 at the Secretariat-General of the Benelux in Brussels. We welcome interested researchers to submit a paper by 6 April. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submit an abstract<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-24fdd2c9b1949fbbdc1dbd252f948821 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Deadline for abstract submission: 6 April 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome abstracts that address questions such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Which discipline-specific issues can be solved faster through Benelux cooperation?<br>Established Benelux-Union or Benelux-Union + initiatives\u2014such as police cooperation,<br>automatic diploma recognition, etc. can be emphasized, but there is also room to<br>explore the need for collaboration in untapped fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where is the \u201chidden potential\u201d (economic, social, technological, legal, historical,<br>cultural, geographical, etc.) that currently remains underutilized within the Benelux<br>Union?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can your expertise build a bridge to other fields of study in Benelux research? 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