Bavaria - Alberta
In contrast to the multi-year cooperation between Bavaria and Québec, which progresses within a fixed framework of institutional cooperation, the scientific-technological dialogue with Alberta is only in its initial phase.
Nevertheless, in the area of oil and gas in the broadest sense, both joint research interests as well as complementary approaches are recognisable.
This became particularly clear in the context of the delegation-trip, initiated by Under-Secretary of State Hans Spitzner, to Alberta (12 -16 June 2007). In addition to politics and economics, seven scientists from Bavarian universities and research centres took part in the trip. In discussions with scientists from Alberta, it was possible to line up bi-lateral research cooperations, which were meant to develop into multi-lateral cooperation projects, if need be. The subsequent goal was established to take part, jointly, in the EU Framework Programme FP7 for Research and Technological Development.
On behalf of the Bavarian State Chancellery, the scientific coordination site Bavaria – Québec / Alberta / International of the Bavarian Research Alliance GmbH supports the development of mutual research projects. Furthermore, in January of 2008, a new mobility programme for scientists was installed, which makes expeditious and targeted network activities possible. The government in Alberta is currently contemplating the possibility of reciprocity.
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BayFOR in Edmonton!
In line with an administrative exchange between the scientific coordination site Bavaria-Québec/Alberta/International and the GCCIR, Cristina Saftoiu will intern in Edmonton for 6 weeks. During her stay, she will support the scientific activity between Bavaria and Alberta, e.g. planning the first ABBY-NET workshop in Fall 2011. Additionally, Ms. Saftoiu’s stay will also outline ways of long-term cooperation.
Delegation Trip to Alberta
From 28.3.-02.04.2011, a 25-member delegation visited Bavaria under the leadership of Economic Affairs, Katja Hessel to Alberta, Canada. Members of parliament, business representatives and four scientists from Bavarian universities accompanied Hessel on a five-day visit program. The focus of the trip was the issue of infrastructure related to the oil sands mining.
New momentum in the scientific-technical cooperation with Alberta
Dr. Annette Trimbee, who is the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Science and Technology in Alberta, Canada, visted Munich from June 6th to June 8th. Accompanied by a delegation of experts, Trimbee came to Munich with the interest of expanding the recently initiated cooperation with Bavaria in science, research and technology.
New Innovation system in Alberta!
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