The COMPASS Conference: Transferable Skills for Research & Innovation, held on 4-5 October 2023 at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, in Helsinki, was a pivotal event for Ulysseus European University’s research and innovation activities. It gathered over 200 participants and featured 80 submitted abstracts.
This international event provided an opportunity for young PhD students to showcase their research on a global stage, marking a transformative step in their academic careers. Covering a wide array of critical topics like sustainable energy, aging, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, this event highlighted the interdisciplinary nature of contemporary research and its importance in tackling today’s challenges.
A notable focus of the event was on developing transferable, complementary skills crucial in the fast-evolving research domain. Workshops and discussions aimed at enhancing essential skills such as self-management and self-leadership, equality and entrepreneurial mindset, preparing researchers to effectively contribute to societal progress. The conference was especially valuable for PhD students, offering their first exposure to the international academic community, facilitating broadened perspectives, skill development, and networking.
The COMPASS Conference thus stood out as a significant milestone in nurturing a new generation of researchers, reinforcing the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue, professional skill development, and international collaboration in shaping the future of the European Research Area and education.
The following publication compiles the extended abstracts presented at this Conference on Transferable Skills for Research & Innovation.
Below the full list of topics covered in this event and the links to all publications: