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Dyrearter over hele verden har endret atferd og migrasjonsmønstre som respons på klimaendringer, og globalt opplever vi en økning i tap av biologisk mangfold. Flaggermus utgjør den nest største pattedyrordenen i verden. Likevel vet vi fremdeles relativt lite om hvordan individer og populasjoner påvirkes av klimaendringer. Flaggermus har lav reproduksjonsrate og trenger mye mat relativt til den beskjedne kroppsstørrelsen. Forskere antar derfor at flaggermus er spesielt følsomme for klimaendringer. For å kunne gi gode råd om forvaltning og bevaring, må vi først vite hvilke egenskaper som gjør en flaggermusart mer sårbar, og hvilke årstider som gir dem de største utfordringene ved nordlige breddegrader; selv om vinteren i nord er lang og kald kan sommeren vise seg å være en større utfordring for nattaktive dyr, med lyse og korte sommernetter som begrenser tiden flaggermus har til å finne mat. Gjennom dette prosjektet prøver vi å finne ut hva som driver atferdsmessige, fysiologiske, eller sesongmessige responser på klimaendringer hos nordiske flaggermus fra sør til nord i Fennoskandia. Vi forsøker også å identifisere mulige tidsperioder som reduserer overlevelse hos nordiske flaggermus i lys av fremtidige klima-scenarioer, der hver årstid har sine egne dilemmaer små flaggermus må overvinne for å overleve. Dette prosjektet er et teoretisk modelleringsprosjekt, og et 3-årig forskningssamarbeid mellom BatLab Norway (NMBU) og BatLab Finland (universitetet i Helsinki).

Climate change will continue to alter weather conditions, food webs and energy requirements for species globally over the next decades, with escalating rates of warming especially predicted in the north. Bats belong to the second most species-rich mammal group in the world and are believed to be particularly sensitive to future climate change; however, we still have little knowledge on the mechanisms behind behavioral, physiological, and phenological responses to climate change in bats.

Nordic bats live in seasonal environments and face particular energetic dilemmas each season, that ultimately impact their survival- or reproductive chances. Common for these energetic dilemmas is that Nordic bats can use energy-saving behaviours (torpor and hibernation) throughout the annual cycle, but face certain costs in return. However, the costs and benefits of using these behaviours depend on individual state and on current and future environmental conditions, which demands a certain level of environmental predictability in order for bats to optimise their decisions.

With prospects of the weather becoming more unpredictable in the north, it has never been more urgent to identify potential bottlenecks for species living close to the border of their distribution limits, and to identify the traits that make them vulnerable to climate change.

In this project I will use stochastic dynamic state-dependent optimization models to identify the mechanisms behind responses to climate change in different Nordic bat species across seasons and latitudes. Such models evaluate costs and benefits of different behaviors, calculates the optimal decision under various conditions, and predicts the consequences of each choice, finally allowing us to simulate long-term population survival.

By combining the expertise of BatLab Finland and BatLab Norway I will be able to detect the seasonal limitations for survival and reproduction in Nordic bats across a latitudinal gradient.

Vulnerability of Nordic bat species to climate change: identifying seasonal bottlenecks across latitudes (NordBats)

Målet for FUSE er å utvikle kunnskap og metoder for energieffektive og trygge skipsoperasjoner ved å kombinere KI og skips hydrodynamikk som muliggjør raske utslippsreduksjoner fra den globale flåten gjennom neste generasjons ruteoptimalisering.


Hovedideen er å utvikle metoder for mer nøyaktige numeriske modeller for skipsytelse, inkludert både energi- og bevegelsesegenskaper, ved å bruke kunstig intelligens i kombinasjon med klassisk hydrodynamikk. Tradisjonelle hydrodynamiske modeller er basert på grunnprinsipper og reflekterer fysiske lover. Kunstig intelligens kan trenes på operasjonelle data til å finne nye sammenhenger i dataene utover det man vet fra fysikkens lover. Begge tilnærmingene har sine fordeler og ulemper, og vi tar sikte på å kombinere det beste fra begge tilnærmingene og utvikle hybridmodeller. 
Potensielle effekter av de nye skipsmodellene vil evalueres gjennom bruk i ruteplanlegging.

Som utgangspunkt vil vi samle brukerkrav fra industripartnerne med fokus på to utvalgte brukstilfeller; deep sea og fergedrift. Forskningsaktivitetene vil dekke dataanalyse, KI og skipshydrodynamikk og reiseoptimalisering og beslutningsstøtte. Relevante forskningstemaer innebærer å sammenligne de ulike tilnærmingene for å estimere skipsytelse, vurdere nøyaktighet og gyldig bruk av modellene og evaluering av modellenes sensitivitet og anvendelighet. Til slutt vil den potensielle effekten av å bruke hybridmodeller i reiseoptimalisering bli undersøkt og demonstrert. En ph.d.-kandidat vil bli utdannet fra NTNU med fokus på å fusjonere KI med skipshydrodynamikk. 

Prosjektpartnerne er SINTEF Ocean, SINTEF Ålesund, NTNU, Torghatten, Vard Electro, NAVTOR og G2 Ocean.

The FUSE vision is to rapidly reduce emissions from the global fleet by unlocking the full potential of operational data through fusing AI and ship hydrodynamics for next generation voyage optimization. The main idea is to develop theoretical approaches and methodology utilizing the potential of using AI in combination with classical hydrodynamics to develop more accurate numerical models for ship performance, including both energy and motion characteristics. Traditional hydrodynamic models are based on first-principle, reflecting physical laws. AI-based models which uses operational data are used to establish a statistical relationship between inputs and outputs. Both approaches have their pros and cons, and we aim to fuse the best of both approaches and develop hybrid models as input to voyage planning and onboard decision support systems.  As a starting point, we will gather user requirements from the industrial partners focusing on two selected use cases; deepsea and ferry operations. The industry partners will be involved during the whole project period ensuring that the competence and results can be exploited into their product and services. The industry partners will contribute with operational data from their ships as research data. 

The research activities will cover data analytics, AI and ship hydrodynamics and voyage optimization and decision support. Research partners are SINTEF Ocean, SINTEF Ålesund, and NTNU. A PhD candidate will be educated from the NTNU with supervisors from Marine Technology and Engineering Cybernetics with focus on fusing AI with ship hydrodynamics. Relevant research topics involve comparing the different approaches for estimating ship performance, considering accuracies and valid usage of the models and evaluation of sensitivity and applicability of the models. Finally, the potential impact of using hybrid models in voyage optimization will be investigated and demonstrated.

Fusing AI and Ship Hydrodynamics for Next-Gen Voyage Optimization

I Nordsjøen finnes det organisk rike leirlag som har blitt begravd til flere kilometers dyp. Når slike leirlag blir begravd til flere kilometers dyp, blir de så varme at de begynner å generere olje og gass. Av all oljen og gassen som har blitt generert i Nordsjøen, har hele 98% lekket ut til havet over geologisk tid. Men hvor skjer dette? Hvor mye lekker ut? Hvilke miljøkonsekvenser har det? Hvordan påvirker det planer for CO2-lagring at væsker kan sive ut naturlig noen steder? Og kan det gi ny innsikt i hvor man bør lete etter olje og gass? Dette er spørsmål som InFluSe-prosjektet skal svare på. 

InFluSe står for "Integrated study of Fluid Migration and Seepage in the Southern Norwegian North Sea - Impact on Hydrocarbons, Environment, and CO2 storage". På grunn av de viktige konsekvensene hydrokarbonlekkasje i Nordsjøen har, er det mange som er interessert i dette prosjektet. Prosjektet ledes av Universitetet i Bergen, og har partnere fra industri, akademia og statsadminstrasjon, og disse partnerene inkluderer UiT, Equnior, Vår Energi, AkerBP, Aarhus Universitet, Geomar Kiel, Havforskningsinstituttet og Sokkeldirektoratet. 

I løpet av det første av fire år, skal vi ansette fire PhD-kandidater og gjennomføre et tokt på 20 dager med forskningsskipet G.O. Sars. Den første av PhD-stipendiatene skal bruke satellittdata til å undersøke hvor, når og hvorfor olje lekker i Nordsjøen. Den andre PhDen skal undersøke eksisterende brønn-, kjerne- og seismikk-data fra Nordsjøen for å finne ut hvilke veier hydrokarbonene migrerer under bakken. Den tredje skal samle inn og prosessere nye høy-oppløselige 3D-seismiske data over områder med mye lekkasje for å undersøke hvordan hydrokarbonene kommer seg gjennom takbergartene. Den siste skal undersøke geokjemiske og biologiske prøver fra hydrokarbonoppkommene for å finne ut hvor de kommer fra, hvor lenge de har vert aktive, og hvilke påvirkninger de har på miljøet.

In the Southern Norwegian North Sea (SNNS), analysis of satellite radar data supported by recent scientific cruise activity reveals a previously unknown pattern of natural oil seepage. This seepage pattern indicates the presence of a widespread and previously unknown hydrocarbon migration system. Combined with the extreme availability of subsurface data in the study area and our ability to conduct scientific cruises with state-of-the-art research vessels, the observed seepage pattern makes it possible to characterize and understand migration of fluids in sedimentary basins from source to seep, at a hitherto unparalleled level of detail. Through an integrated and cross-disciplinary research program, the InFluSe project partners will create a complete understanding of hydrocarbon migration and seepage in the SNNS through two scientific cruises, a comprehensive analysis and modelling program, and education of 4 PhDs and >10 MScs in the disciplines of geomatics, subsurface geology, geophysics and geochemistry. Firstly, we will determine the hydrocarbon migration pathways in the SNNS area and develop a baseline of natural hydrocarbon seepage in terms of distribution and rates that past and potential future well-related emissions can be evaluated against. Secondly, improved knowledge about distribution and rates of hydrocarbon seeps in the Norwegian North Sea will make it possible to assess the geological contribution of hydrocarbons, carbon and methane (the most important greenhouse gas after CO2) to the environment and atmosphere, something that is poorly understood from both a conceptual and regional perspective, and may be exacerbated by the shallow depth of seepage here. Thirdly, several CO2 storage licenses are in place in the SNNS and the impact of the observed seepage on the CO2 storage integrity in these areas will be addressed by InFluSe. Finally, understanding of pathways of hydrocarbon migration will help improve play models and de-risk exploration prospects.

Integrated study of Fluid Migration and Seepage in the Southern Norwegian North Sea - Impact on Hydrocarbons, Environment, and CO2 storage

By step-change EURAD-2 means a new era via a more effective and efficient public research, development and demonstration (RD&D) in Europe, and a deepening of research cooperation between MS having different radioactive waste inventories, and with programs at various stages of development. 

The scope of EURAD-2 builds upon the achievements of EJP EURAD-1 and EURATOM PREDIS. At a strategic level it is structured by the EURAD-1 Roadmap, while the prioritized scope refers to the updated Strategic Research Agenda (SRA)6. EURAD-2 continues to collaboratively develop, maintain and consolidate at the European level the scientific and technical basis of RWM, including disposal.

The scope of EURAD-2 includes scientific and technical activities on all steps (from “cradle to grave”) of RWM:
- Radioactive waste inventory including steps to minimize final radioactive waste to be managed;
- Radioactive waste characterization & processing (including pre-treatment, treatment and conditioning);
- Interim storage of radioactive waste; and
- Disposal solutions – with the main focus on geological disposal of spent fuel, high-level waste (HLW) and long-lived intermediate level waste (ILW).

Specific RD&D required for near-surface or surface disposal and low-level waste (LLW), will be addressed.Nuclear facility dismantling and decommissioning activities are however excluded, although interfaces, and particularly aspects that impacts final disposal could be considered.

The project aims to connect with the wider European Community through, e.g., SNETP, NEA, DigiDECOM community, IGDTP, IAEA, ENSREG, ERDO Association,  and will encourage interaction between different national programmes.

EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP ON RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT 2 (EURAD-2)

Samkjøring og bestillingstransport har et potensial til å revolusjonere transportsystemet i distriktene ved at kapasiteten i kjøretøyene utnyttes på en bedre måte. Dette bidrar til et mer miljøvennlig, mer økonomisk levedyktig og mer inkluderende transportsystem. 
Prosjektet vil gi kunnskap om og verktøy som skal stimulere til at tilbudet om samkjøring i kombinasjon med kollektivtransport kan utvides på en måte som kommer både brukerne og operatørene til nytte, samtidig som kostandene holdes nede. Det vil vi gjøre ved å studere tre ulike og innovative forretningsmodeller for samkjøring som testes i tre ulike regioner i Norge (Vestlandet, Trøndelag og Agder). Løsningene skiller seg fra tidligere samkjøringsløsninger på to måter: de er offentlig subsidiert, og de retter seg mot spredtbygdestrøk. 
Prosjektet har fem delmål: 
i)	få inngående kunnskap om hva som forklarer bruk/ikke bruk av samkjøring, 
ii)	få kunnskap om hvordan ulike samkjøringstjenester påvirker bilbruk, reiseatferd og tilgjengelighet, 
iii)	optimere rute- og frekvensplanleggingen for samkjøring i kombinasjon med offentlig transport for å forbedre den generelle mobiliteten og velferden til befolkningen i rurale områder, samt å redusere de eksterne kostnadene ved persontransport, 
iv)	identifisere barrierer og suksessfaktorer for oppskalering, og 
v)	å gi interessenter kunnskap og verktøy for å forsterke en oppskalering av samkjøring. 
For å nå disse målene vil vi bruke en blanding av metoder og data (f.eks. fokusgrupper, undersøkelser, geokodede brukerdata, arealbruksstatistikk). Ved å dra nytte av allerede innsamlede data vil vi utvikle panelstudier som vil gjøre det mulig for oss å måle og gi kunnskap om effekten av samkjøring på reiseatferd, utslipp og tilgjengelighet.
Kritiske interessenter er inkludert i prosjektet - alt fra kollektivtransportleverandører, samkjøringsselskaper til fylker- og kommuner - for å bygge bro mellom kunnskapsgenerering og praktiske anvendning.

On-demand ridesharing and shared mobility solutions increase vehicles occupancy and have the potential to revolutionize the transport system in rural areas, making it more environmentally friendly, more economically viable and more socially sustainable. This project will provide knowledge on and tools to stimulate a cost-effective upscaling of ridesharing in rural areas. We will do so by studying three different and innovative business models for ridesharing that are being piloted in three different regions of Norway (Vestlandet, Trøndelag and Agder). These solutions stand out from earlier ridesharing solutions in two ways: they are publicly subsidized, and they target rural areas. 

The overall objective is to stimulate a cost-effective upscaling of public subsidized ridesharing to facilitate a more efficient, sustainable and inclusive transport system in rural areas, by i) gain in-depth understanding on the mechanisms for adoption of ridesharing, ii) gain knowledge on how it impacts car use, travel behaviour and accessibility, iii) optimize ridesharing in tandem with rural public transport to improve the overall mobility and welfare of rural transport users, and reduce the external costs of passenger transport, iv) identify barriers and success factors for upscaling, and v) to provide stakeholders with resources and tools to amplify an upscaling of ridehsaring. This objective addresses the knowledge needs of the collaborative partners and knowledge gaps in the literature. Our project is tailored to reach this objective through a sound theoretical framework, integrated method design, unique data sets (paneldata with a treatment and reference group and user data with gps, combined with land use statistics), as well as qualitative data (e.g focus group interviews and workshops), and an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral consortium, consisting of research institutes, universities and public sector actors.

Combining Public transit and Ride Sharing in rural Transport

Store skip (over 5000 bruttotonn), som containerskip, bulkskip og tankskip står for ca. 90% av karbondioksidutslippene (CO2) forårsaket av den maritime sektoren i dag. For denne typen fartøy er nullutslippsløsninger, som elektrifisering, ikke lett tilgjengelige. Det er derfor avgjørende å finne andre løsninger for å avkarbonisere dem. En ny teknologi spesielt egnet for store fartøyer, er moderne seil, kalt vindassisterte fremdriftssystemer (WAPS). WAPS har potensial til å redusere drivstofforbruket med opptil 60% og dermed redusere klimagassutslippene betydelig. 
For å realisere og maksimere potensialet til WAPS er det avgjørende å ha en grundig forståelse av de komplekse vindforholdene som oppleves på havet og forstå hvordan WAPS bør brukes for å møte denne utfordringen på en optimal måte. Vindforholdene i skipsfart kan variere betydelig avhengig av ruten (dypt hav, kyst, osv.), men også innenfor samme seilas. WAPS må derfor utformes for å fungere i et bredt spekter av vindforhold. Dette kompliseres ytterligere av bevegelsen indusert av fartøyet. Som en ny teknologi, er den fulle innvirkningen av de dynamiske, realistiske vindforholdene på WAPS ennå ikke fullt ut forstått. 
reSail vil fremme vindassistert fremdrift ved å forbedre forståelsen av vindforholdene som WAPS vil utsettes for. Vindmålinger på skip vil sammen med vindtunnelmålinger og modelleringsarbeid muliggjøre forbedring av kontroll, plassering og implementering for å realisere det fulle drivstoff- og utslisppsbesparende potensialet til WAPS.

Wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) have the potential to contribute significantly to the decarbonization of international shipping. They are particularly suited for large vessels, which contribute heavily to global emissions from the maritime industry. To maximise the potential of wind-assisted propulsion the wind conditions WAPS are facing and how they affect wind propulsion ships need to be well understood. reSail will address this challenge by generating full-scale measurement data from a demonstrator ship, examining the ideal placement of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) on a ship, developing advanced aerodynamic models and control strategies to make the newly acquired knowledge available to a broad audience and finally assess the implications of complex wind conditions on ship operation. 
This will be obtained by a combination of methods ranging from, field measurements on a sea-going vessel, laboratory scale experiments in tailored flow conditions, to simulations of both individual components, such as the control system, as well as the ship holistically. The project will be conducted by a strong consortium comprised of three research institutions with strong competence in maritime transport, fluid mechanics, control strategies and ship operation, both experimentally and numerically, as well as key industry actors in shipping, wind-assisted propulsion and Geo-data. Close collaboration between the partners and among the different tasks in the project will advance wind-assisted propulsion and thus efficient green shipping in Norway.

Sailing with wind-assisted propulsion in realistic wind conditions

Noen av de mest mangfoldige slektene på planeten vår finnes på øyer. Likevel er øyer ofte avsidesliggende og isolerte, og øyarter har små populasjonsstørrelser som gjør naturlig utvalg mindre effektivt og fører til høyere utryddelsesrater. Dette skaper et paradoks: hvordan kan vi observere så stort biologisk mangfold på øyer hvis forholdene tilsynelatende er ugunstige for diversifisering?

I dette prosjektet har vi som mål å utforske dette spørsmålet ved å sekvensere genomer fra tusenfryd (familie Asteraceae) på Galápagos. Vi vil fokusere på tre slekter som er hjemmehørende på Galápagos: Darwiniothamnus, Lecocarpus og Scalesia. Ved å analysere genetiske data håper vi å avdekke hvordan endringer i populasjonsstørrelse, artsdannelse, kolonisering av nye miljøer og populasjonsvekst har bidratt til diversifisering. Vi vil også identifisere genomiske trekk forbundet med diversifisering, med fokus på utviklingen av strukturelle varianter og pangenom-variasjon.

This proposal will study how isolated lineages generate and maintain genetic diversity. Three replicate radiations of the sunflower family on the Galápagos Islands – Scalesia, Lecocarpus and Darwiniothamnus will be investigated. Despite the constraints imposed by founder events, small population sizes, and inbreeding, these radiations exhibit remarkable ecological and phenotypic diversity, prompting the question: how do isolated lineages generate and maintain genetic diversity?

Understanding the mechanisms of genetic diversity generation and maintenance is crucial for predicting the ability of species to recover from human-induced population declines. Habitat fragmentation, habitat destruction, and climate change are rapidly diminishing species diversity worldwide, making it imperative to identify the factors that contribute to the recovery of genetic variation. In this context, insular lineages can serve as model systems as their outstanding diversity arises following a founder event. The findings of this research will directly inform conservation efforts by collaboration with the GalápagosVerde2050 project.

Our research will employ molecular and bioinformatic methods. This includes the ancestral recombination graph to determine the age of genetic variation of different genomic regions, comparing empirical to simulated data, and assessing the role of structural variants and pangenomes in local adaptation. We aim to produce three high-impact manuscripts that offer insights into the generation and maintenance of genetic diversity.

IslandParadox - Unraveling the Paradox of Genetic Diversity in Isolated Oceanic Lineages

Achieving effective reduction in greenhouse emissions necessitates both preventing resource depletion and offering sustainable solutions to meet the increasing demand for energy. The technology developed in the NEXPECH2 project effectively addresses the above-mentioned challenges by using solar energy to convert water to green hydrogen (H2) under standard atmospheric temperature and pressure. Green hydrogen is a clean, sustainable chemical fuel that can be stored on a large scale for a long time and used to replace fossil fuels as a means of energy storage, transportation fuel, and feedstock. The NEXPECH2 ultimate goal is to deliver green H2 on a prototype lab-scale via development of a innovative photoelectrochemical (PEC) system for maximized solar light harvesting and efficient solar conversion to H2. The project will develop a low-cost compact device with an objective of reaching 10% solar-to-fuel efficiency and <10% degradation over 200 h operation.

Next generation photoelectrochemical cell for hydrogen generation (NEXPECH2)

Karbon (CO2) fangst og lagring, CCS, mottar betydelig interesse på grunn av det presserende behovet for massiv dekarbonisering av industrisektorer, spesielt innen industrier med høye utslipp (sement, avfallsforbrenning, metallurgi, etc.). Løsemiddelbasert CO2-fangst har nådd kommersialiseringsstadiet, og akseptabel modenhet for industriell distribusjon. Men avhengighet av konvensjonelle kjeler øker basert på fossilt brensel for å levere det betydelige varmebehovet for regenerering av løsningsmiddel, energikostnadene og teknologiens CO2-intensitet, og hindrer dermed mulighetene for rask industriell distribusjon.

eC-Solv-teknologien er en revolusjonerende tilnærming utviklet av SINTEF for elektrifisering av løsemiddelbasert CO2-fangst.  Den erstatter den kjelbaserte energiforsyningen i disse systemene med en varmepumpe som gjenvinner varme som eksisterer i anlegget (adsorber/absorber, kompressorer, røykgass, etc.) og oppgraderer den for bruk i regenereringen av løsningsmiddelet. Vakuum påføres sammen med temperatursvingningen for å redusere temperaturforskjell mellom karbonatisering og regenerering, og dermed maksimere varmepumpens energieffektivitet.  Til tross for dets enkelhet og en enkel plug-and-play natur, påvirker konseptets tekniske implementering dimensjonering av prosesskolonner, driftstemperatur og trykk, og løsningsmiddel/sorbentvalg. Dette krever dermed en perfekt forståelse av den ikke-lineære interaksjonen mellom de forskjellige designaspektene. 

Prosjektet tar sikte på å tilpasse de teknologiske tekniske utsiktene til markedets voksende muligheter, og skape en sterk forretningsmodell for rask kommersialisering og industriell distribusjon.

ec-Solv Carbon Capture - Qualification Project

Novel vaccine platform for animal health

En Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Observation Network (ARC-BON) utviklingsworkshop

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Due to intensified climate warming, the Arctic coasts are rapidly eroding, and the run-off from glaciers and rivers are increasing. Impacts of climate change on land and in the ocean combine in the coastal zone and result in a complex and rapidly changing environment. However, the impacts of this change on coastal biodiversity and ecosystem structure remain largely unknown. To close this knowledge gap, we propose to coordinate a network of coastal ecology research groups working across the Arctic with the specific aim of coordinating existing research on coastal biodiversity: The Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Observation Network (ARC-BON). ARC-BON was loosely organized in 2024 with conspicuous lack of involvement from the Svalbard community. The workshop proposed here will integrate the Svalbard reserach community into ARC-BON and put their work in the developing pan-Arctic context. At the workshop we will plan the first data synthesis on pan-Arctic intertidal biodiversity and work toward identifying potential low-cost, low-impact monitoring methods that can be deployed across the region. We will also discuss solutions for archiving of compiled data sets, with input from SIOS. Finally, we will plan targetted dissemination toward national and international management bodies concerned with this topic. A successful workshop will assure the enthusiasm to continue the synthesis work and expand personal collaborations beyond the period of this project.

Due to intensified climate warming, the Arctic coasts are rapidly eroding, and the run-off from glaciers and rivers are increasing. All the manifestations of climate change on land and in the ocean combine in the coastal zone and create a distinct, complex and rapidly changing environment. However, the impacts of this change on coastal biodiversity and ecosystem structure remain largely unknown. To close this knowledge gap, we propose to coordinate a network of coastal ecology research groups working across the Arctic with the specific aim of coordinating existing research on coastal biodiversity: The Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Observation Network (ARC-BON). ARC-BON was loosely organized in 2024 with conspicuous lack of involvement from the Svalbard community. The workshop proposed here will integrate the Svalbard reserach community into ARC-BON to put their work in the developing pan-Arctic context. At the workshop we will plan the first data synthesis on pan-Arctic intertidal biodiversity and work toward identifying potential low-cost, low-impact monitoring methods that can be deployed across the region. We will also discuss solutions for archiving of compiled data sets, with input from SIOS. Finally, we will plan targetted dissemination toward national and international management bodies concerned with this topic. A successful workshop will assure the enthusiasm to continue the synthesis work and expand personal collaborations beyond the period of this project.

An Arctic Coastal Biodiversity Observation Network (ARC-BON) development workshop

The European medical isotope programme: Production of high purity isotopes by mass separation

PRISMAP - The European medical isotope programme: Production of high purity isotopes by mass separation proposes to federate a consortium of the key European intense neutron sources, isotope mass separation facilities and high-power accelerators and cyclotrons, with leading biomedical research institutes and hospitals active in the translation of the emerging radionuclides into medical diagnosis and treatment.  PRISMAP will create a single-entry point for a fragmented user community distributed amongst universities, research centres, industry and hospitals, in a similar way as the National Isotope Development Center NIDC supported by the Department of Energy (DOE) has provided radionuclide sources for users in the USA. PRISMAP brings together a consortium of 23 beneficiaries from 13 countries, one European Research Laboratory and an International Organisation. It further receives support of leading associations and institutions in the field such as the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).  Our main goal is to provide a sustainable source of high purity grade new radionuclides for medicine, involving from the onset upcoming major European infrastructures, to provide a single-entry point for all researchers active in this field including SMEs, global pharma, nuclear centres, hospitals and universities, using standardised access procedures. The new isotope enrichment and standardisation techniques triggered in PRISMAP will expand our services and provide them to yet unreachable remote European laboratories. PRISMAP thus strives to create a paradigm shift in the early phase research on radiopharmaceuticals, targeted drugs for cancer – one of the major diseases in Europe - theranostics and personalised medicine, shaping the European isotope landmark as a gold standard to accelerate the development of the pharma industry and ultimately of a better healthcare for the improvement of our citizens’ life.

Particle physics attracts a global community of more than 10,000 scientists, and Europe’s leadership, with CERN as its major laboratory, is internationally recognised. Discoveries are technology-driven; more performant accelerators require innovative detectors to unfold their scientific potential, driving available or emerging technologies beyond their limits. The role of industry is rapidly increasing, due to the need for highly specialised equipment and due to the scale of the installations, where thousands or millions of components require industrial-scale infrastructure. AIDAinnova advances the European detector development infrastructures through fostering an intensified co-innovation with industry. Based on the success of the previous EC-funded initiatives AIDA and AIDA-2020, the project as a novel element fully integrates commercial players, 10 industrial companies and 3 RTOs, together with academic institutions into the consortium, which comprises 46 partners from 15 countries. Knowledge transfer will be catalysed through co-innovative work in common detector projects, and it will strengthen the competence and competitiveness of the industrial partners in other markets.  AIDAinnova provides state-of-the-art upgrades of research infrastructure such as test beam and irradiation facilities, and it covers all key technologies for future detectors, following the guidance by the European Particle Physics Strategy Update. The focus is on strategic developments at intermediate technological readiness levels TRL 2-7, where developments are not yet as specific to one particular experiment as in the engineering phase, and it also includes prospective R&D at TRL 1. Therefore, AIDAinnova will unfold synergies by bringing together the expertise from communities aiming at various future projects and maximise the use of resources. Through the large leverage on matching funds from national sources the project leads to enhanced coherence and coordination at a European level.

Advancement and Innovation for Detectors at Accelerators

Reliability and radiation damage issues have a long and important history in the domain of satellites and space missions. Qualification standards were established and expertise was built up in space agencies (ESA), supporting institutes and organizations (CNES, DLR, etc.) as well as universities and specialized companies. During recent years, radiation concerns are gaining attention also in aviation, automotive, medical and other industrial sectors due to the growing ubiquity and complexity of electronic systems and their increased radiation sensitivity owing to technology scaling. This raises the demand for dedicated design and qualification guidelines, as well as associated technical expertise. Addressing open questions linked to respective qualification requirements, the proposed training network “RADiation and Reliability Challenges for Electronics used in Space, Aviation, Ground and Accelerators” (RADSAGA) will for the first time bring together industry, universities, laboratories and test-facilities in order to innovate and train young scientists and engineers in all aspects related to electronics exposed to radiation. The expertise of the space and avionics sectors will be complemented with new and unique test facilities, design and qualification methodologies of the accelerator sector, promising for other application areas. Driven by the industrial needs, the students will be trained by established specialists in all required skills, and acquire expertise through innovative scientific projects, allowing to: (i) push the scientific frontier in design, testing and qualification of complex electronic systems for mixed field radiation environments (ii) establish related courses to train future engineers/physicists; and (iii) issue design and test guidelines to support industry in the field, protecting European competitiveness when radiation effects become as important as thermal or mechanical constraints for the aviation, automotive and other industrial sectors.

RADiation and reliability challenges for electronics used in Space, Avionics, on the Ground and at Accelerators

Smart Sensor Technologies and Training for Radiation Enhanced Applications and Measurements

STREAM is a 4-year multi-site training network that aims at career development of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) on scientific design, construction manufacturing and of advanced radiation instrumentation. STREAM targets the development of innovative radiation-hard, smart CMOS sensor technologies for scientific and industrial applications. The platform technology developed within the project will be tested in the demanding conditions posed by the CERN LHC detectors’ environment as well as European industry leaders in field of CMOS imaging, electron microscopy and radiation sensors. This leveraging factor will allow to fine-tune the technology to meet the requirements of industrial application cases on demand such as electron microscopy and medical X-ray imaging, as well as pathway towards novel application fields such as satellite environments, industrial X-ray systems and near-infrared imaging. The project will train a new generation of creative, entrepreneurial and innovative early-stage researchers and widen their academic career and employment opportunities. The STREAM consortium is composed of 10 research organisations and 5 industrial partners; the network will provide training to 17 ESRs. STREAM structures the research and training in four scientific work-packages which span the whole value-chain from research to application: CMOS Technologies Assessment, Smart Sensor Design and Layout, Validation and Qualification, Technology Integration, and Valorization.

Advanced European Infrastructures for Detectors at Accelerators

Particle physics is at the forefront of the ERA, attracting a global community of more than 10,000 scientists. With the upgrade of the LHC and the preparation of new experiments, the community will have to overcome unprecedented challenges in order to answer fundamental questions concerning the Higgs boson, neutrinos, and physics beyond the Standard Model. Major developments in detector technology are required to ensure the success of these endeavours.   The AIDA-2020 project brings together the leading European infrastructures in detector development and a number of academic institutes, thus assembling the necessary expertise for the ambitious programme of work. In total, 19 countries and CERN are involved in this programme, which follows closely the priorities of the European Strategy for Particle Physics.   AIDA-2020 aims to advance detector technologies beyond current limits by offering well-equipped test beam and irradiation facilities for testing detector systems under its Transnational Access programme. Common software tools, micro-electronics and data acquisition systems are also provided. This shared high-quality infrastructure will ensure optimal use and coherent development, thus increasing knowledge exchange between European groups and maximising scientific progress. The project also exploits the innovation potential of detector research by engaging with European industry for large-scale production of detector systems and by developing applications outside of particle physics, e.g. for medical imaging.   AIDA-2020 will lead to enhanced coordination within the European detector community, leveraging EU and national resources. The project will explore novel detector technologies and will provide the ERA with world-class infrastructure for detector development, benefiting thousands of researchers participating in future particle physics projects, and contributing to maintaining Europe's leadership of the field.

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H20-INFRA-Research infrastructures

The European medical isotope programme: Production of high purity isotopes by mass separation

Awarded: NOK 0.60 mill.

Project Period: 2021-2025

Location: Oslo

H20-INFRA-Research infrastructures

Advancement and Innovation for Detectors at Accelerators

Awarded: NOK 1.9 mill.

Project Period: 2021-2025

Location: Trøndelag - Trööndelage og 3 andre

H20-MSCA-Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions

RADiation and reliability challenges for electronics used in Space, Avionics, on the Ground and at Accelerators

Awarded: Hidden

Project Period: 2017-2022

Location: Oslo

H20-MSCA-Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions

Smart Sensor Technologies and Training for Radiation Enhanced Applications and Measurements

Awarded: Hidden

Project Period: 2016-2019

Location: Oslo

H20-INFRA-Research infrastructures

Advanced European Infrastructures for Detectors at Accelerators

Awarded: NOK 0.38 mill.

Project Period: 2015-2020

Location: Vestland