Short-term scientific missions
Short-term scientific missions (STSMs) are exchange visits between researchers involved in DIGI-net, allowing scientists to visit an institution or laboratory in another COST Member/Cooperating Member or Near-Neighbour Country joining the Action. These scientific missions are done by researchers or innovators for specific work to be carried out and for a determined period of time: it may last from 5 days to 180 days. Their aim is to foster collaboration in excellent research infrastructures and share new techniques that may not be available in a participant’s home institution or laboratory.
DIGInet Call for STSM is now closed (GP2).
AI skills for lifelong learning
Dr. Oliana Sula from Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres, Albania in collaboration with the Research Group Evori Faculty of Education, University of Leon, Spain examined the topic “AI skills for lifelong learning”
During the duration of her Short-Term-Scientific-Mission (27 May – 31 May 2024) the following was achieved:
- AI skills for Generation X and Boomers (in line with needs) were developed
- Existing networks and cooperation were fostered & promoted
- Knowledge was exchanged
Digitalization on work inequalities among older workers
Ms. Elena Babasikas (Idrizi) from the University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria in collaboration with Lithuanian Centre for Social Sciences explore the impact of “digitalization on work inequalities among older workers”.
During the duration of her Short-Term-Scientific-Mission (12 May – 19 May 2024) the following was achieved:
- Data on how digital technologies affect older workers was collected & analyzed
- Networks & cooperation were intensified (future publications are planned)
- Relationships with stakeholders were established
Work inequalities among older workers in the digital age
Dr.Ortenca Kotherja, lector at the University of Social Science, Tirane, Albania, and Faculty of Education” Aleksander Xhuvani” Elbasan, Albania, in collaboration with Martina Rasticova, Nataliia Versal, Nataliia Tkalenko, Ondrey Pavelek at the Faculty of Business and Economics at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic examined the topic “Work inequalities among older workers in the digital age”
During the duration of her Short-Term-Scientific-Mission (13 May – 18 May 2024) the following was achieved:
- Existing networks were strengthened
- International cooperation were fostered & promoted
- Knowledge in addressing work inequalities were exchanged
Exploring mature (55+) university students’ experiences of work inequalities due to digitalization
Assoc. Prof. Dr Eleni Meletiadou from London Metropolitan University in the UK in collaboration with colleagues at Frederick University in Cyprus dived into researching of the topic “Exploring mature (55+) university students’ experiences of work inequalities due to digitalization”
During the duration of her Short-Term-Scientific-Mission (10 June – 18 June 2024) the key achievements were:
- Existing networks were strengthened
- Collaboration in research infrastructure was fostered
- Long-lasting connection between Cyprus & London were developed
- Knowledge exchange was promoted
Example of STSM: Digitalization in the workplace and its effects on older employees
Eriona Shtembari from the University of New York Tirana in collaboration with Matt Flynn at Leicester University, UK and Martina Rašticová at Mendel University, Czech Republic dived into researching of the topic “Digitalization in the workplace and its effects on older employees”
Example of STSM: Technostress among older academic workers
Sylwia Przytula from Poland has completed a Short-Term Scientific Mission at Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic under collaboration with Martina Rasticova. During a one-week stay (11th-15th Sep 2023), Sylwia conducted a series of interviews with older scholars, delving into the impacts of technostress in the academic world.
