The Associated Laboratory LS4FUTURE organised the first “LS4FUTURE Gathering & Network with the Research Management Staff” on October 26^th. This event counted 24 members from the Pre- and Post-awards offices from the 5 partner Institutes, ITQB NOVA, IGC, iBET, NMS and IPOLF, and 2 guest members from the Research Funding Office of the University of Helsinki.

This “Gathering and Network” event aimed to share the LS4FUTURE vision and mission with the Research Management offices and to introduce the program manager from the LS4FUTURE Coordination Office. This initiative also intended to promote further the collaborative environment between the different partners’ Institutes of the Associated Laboratory.

This afternoon’s meeting was the kick-off of an event series, as the Associated Laboratory wishes to collaborate closely with the different supporting staff members from all the A.L. partners´ Institutes.