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Innovating Crisis Response: Konstantin Leonenko, Emilio Veris, Sharlotte Ainebyoona Kigezo, Aziz Wadi 

Written by Ann Joshua

Crisis response refers to the actions and measures taken to address and mitigate the impact of a crisis or emergency situation. It involves a coordinated effort by individuals, organizations, and authorities to manage the immediate challenges and provide assistance to those affected. Crisis response typically includes activities such as assessing the situation, mobilizing resources, implementing … Continue reading “Innovating Crisis Response: Konstantin Leonenko, Emilio Veris, Sharlotte Ainebyoona Kigezo, Aziz Wadi “

Conference

Watch the Stream! GIG 10th anniversary

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

Check the online transmission! GIG supports the work of its 155 members in 47 countries. GIG facilitates global exchange between innovators and innovation spaces, and implements various projects. As the world becomes more complex and fast-paced, so do the challenges, threatening the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. Therefore, GIG enables cross-cultural connections and global knowledge … Continue reading “Watch the Stream! GIG 10th anniversary”

Education

Revolutionizing STEM Education in the Philippines

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

Imagine a welcoming and imaginative space, with the floor resembling grass and trees serving as tables. It’s a place where kids can collaborate to design, create and think. The students use circuits, 3-D printers, and crafts to create creative projects. Based in the Philippines, that is precisely what SparkleLab presents. Founded by Rosanna Lopez, SparkleLab … Continue reading “Revolutionizing STEM Education in the Philippines”

Critical Making

Learning with Head, Heart and Hand – A Plea for Maker Education

Written by Mugethi Gitau

Global Innovation Gathering is proud to have Junge Tüfler*innen among our members. During workshops, they observe how children are fascinated by plants that make music, plasticine that glows because it can conduct electricity, or a talking poster. When they understand how these things are made, they quickly arrive at the point: “Maybe I can do … Continue reading “Learning with Head, Heart and Hand – A Plea for Maker Education”

Conference

Critical Making awarded at Bali FabFest

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

During October’s first quarter, FabFest Bali gathered experts and enthusiasts at Jimbaran Hub for ten days of inspiring activities and new connections at the premier conference for people-centred digital transformation. Representing the Critical Making project, former GIG Executive Board Member Regina Sipos explained: “How Critical Makers Propose Alternative Futures“. The article, built upon the research conducted by consortium partners on … Continue reading “Critical Making awarded at Bali FabFest”

CoAct

ECSA 2022 Conference: Citizen Science for Planetary Health

Written by Mugethi Gitau

We got some great updates about the 4th international ECSA Conference 2022! When: From the 5th-8th October 2022Where: In Berlin Why “Citizen Science for Planetary Health”? Because the health of our planet is at risk. To preserve and support the well-being of all life on Earth, we need the commitment and efforts of everyone – … Continue reading “ECSA 2022 Conference: Citizen Science for Planetary Health”

CoAct

Join our monthly hangouts shaping a gloCal Citizen Social Science Approach

Written by Mugethi Gitau

GIG, in its role as CoAct consortium member, strives to contribute to the shaping of this approach with a global bottom-up perspective on how Science should/is be thought of and addressed, and how inclusive bottom-up practices are enabled, in most diverse contexts around the world. Building on a series of hangouts, webinars, and other conversations … Continue reading “Join our monthly hangouts shaping a gloCal Citizen Social Science Approach”

CoAct

Our first CoAct 2022 hangout is around the corner!

Written by Mugethi Gitau

Join us on Thursday, April 21st, 2PM CEST We will meet for the first of a series of five hangouts providing a space for conversation and co-shaping an inclusive *Open *Citizen *Social Science landscape – Voices and methods from around the world.The Global Innovation Gathering is a consortium member of the Horizon 2020 project ‘CoAct … Continue reading “Our first CoAct 2022 hangout is around the corner!”

Conference

GIG presents a Masterclass at Innovate2030 Bootcamp

Written by Ricardo Ruiz

We are excited to announce that Geraldine de Bastion, a GIG member and co-founder, will present a Masterclass about GIG at the Innovate2030 Bootcamp on March 10th, in a day full of profound insights, learnings from the best, and crucial interactions moments.  Innovate2030 Bootcamp is the space where stakeholders, challenge-providers, collaborating partners and the Bootcamp´s … Continue reading “GIG presents a Masterclass at Innovate2030 Bootcamp”