Impact Officer, University College Dublin
Pauline, an impact officer at UCD, participated in the 'Live My Life' project to exchange knowledge with colleagues from other universities. As the only impact officer at her institution, she saw this as a key opportunity to learn from others, share ideas, and bring back valuable insights. She found the exchange highly beneficial, gaining new perspectives on research impact.
Research manager - Freie Universität Berlin
Susanne, from Freie Universität Berlin, participated in the ‘Live My Life’ job shadowing project, an initiative within Una Europa. Through this exchange, she had the opportunity to compare different approaches to research funding, gain insights into the structure of another university, and experience Bologna’s academic and cultural environment.
Research manager - University of Zurich
During her time in Bologna, Miriam discovered the advanced support system provided by the University of Bologna for European funding, which she found far more developed than what is available at her own university. Along with the professional insights gained, Miriam enjoyed a personal experience filled with cultural discoveries, from local food to iconic university landmarks.
Research Manager - University of Bologna
Mattia, participated in the 'Live My Life' project to exchange knowledge and experiences with colleagues from other universities. As someone responsible for supporting research teams in securing funding, he saw this as a unique opportunity to explore different approaches, share ideas, and gain valuable insights to enhance his work. The exchange proved to be incredibly rewarding, providing him with new perspectives on research management and collaboration.
Research Data Manager, KU Leven
Naeem, a research data manager at KU Leuven, participated in the Live My Life program with the aim of exchanging knowledge with colleagues from other universities and exploring different data management approaches. The experience proved to be highly enriching, allowing him to gain insights into Bologna's collaborative model, reflect on best practices, and identify strategies to enhance data stewardship at his own institution
Head of the Training Unit, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Santiago , Head of the Training Unit at Complutense University of Madrid, participated in the Live My Life exchange program to gain new perspectives on staff training and development. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he saw this as a unique opportunity to compare methodologies and share best practices with colleagues at the University of Bologna.