FOGOS Kick-off meeting (8th October 2024)
Brussels, 8 October 2024 — The members of COST Action CA23118 officially launched their initiative during a successful Kick-Off meeting held in Brussels. The gathering marked the first in-person meeting for participants and set the foundation for the Action’s collaborative work ahead.
During the meeting, key leadership positions were confirmed. Dr. Florian Rabitz from Kaunas University of Technology was elected Chair of the Action, with Dr. Xiao-Shan Yap from Utrecht University appointed as Vice-Chair.
Leadership for the Action’s two Working Groups was also established. Dr. Johannes Schmied of Nord University will lead Working Group 1, focusing on communication and policy engagement. Dr. Rakhyun Kim of Utrecht University will head Working Group 2, dedicated to conceptualisation and synthesis.
To further strengthen the Action’s organisational structure, Dr. Mariano Soler Porta from the University of Málaga was appointed Science Communication Coordinator, while Professor Besa Shahini from Universiteti i Tiranës will serve as Grant Awarding Coordinator.
The Kick-Off meeting provided an important opportunity for members to align on objectives and operational strategies, setting a strong collaborative tone for the years to come.