“BLIST” (Boosting incLusion of Students In research acTivities) is an ERASMUS+ project,
selected under Key Action 2, Cooperation Partnerships, with the aim to increase the
participation of students in scientific research projects and broaden the horizons of
teacher-researchers to European partnerships. The two-year project will provide teachers
and students with tools to strengthen their involvement in research and innovation at the
European level.
The consortium consists of three European organizations:
• SynHERA, the coordinator, an association representing applied research within Frenchspeaking
Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) and their associated Research Centres
from Belgium
• BUILDERS – School of Engineering located in Caen (France)
• Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação (SPI), a Portuguese consulting company supporting
innovation-fostering projects and international opportunities.
Together, the partners will develop tools to encourage student participation in research,
such as a guide of good practices for the integration of students in research and
innovation, training modules, and other initiatives and will also organize networking and
awareness-raising events for students, teachers, and international managers of higher
education institutions.
The kick-off meeting of the project was organized by SynHERA and held in Brussels on
March 28th and 29th. It was an opportunity for the partners to finally meet in person and
build stronger relationships after months of collaborating remotely on their proposal. The
partners reviewed the main aspects of the project and began to plan several activities that
will take place in the coming months. They all expressed optimism about the project’s
potential impact and look forward to working together towards its successful
implementation.