Communication and network in numbers 2021

Participants across countries in course activities
We use communication as a strategic tool to facilitate uptake from research projects and learning programmes. In 2021, 80 researchers took part in our Engagement, Advocacy & Influencing seminars and 13 in Bridging the Gap. Science for the Public. See where the participants joined from:

Knowledge in Action Talks
Our online Knowledge in Action Talks convene brilliant minds, provide powerful inspiration, and facilitate meaningful networking across our knowledge ecosystem. In 2021, we live-streamed three Knowledge in Action Talks from our SoMe platforms. Get the overview of how many participated here:

KIA Talk #1, How to Turn Your Business Idea into Reality: 74 live participants, 2959 YouTube views
KIA Talk #2, Combatting a Global Pandemic: 36 live participants, 145 YouTube views
KIA Talk #3, Partnerships for Change. Better Together.: 42 live participants, 125 YouTube views

Research call information meeting
Who can apply, what is the theme and how is the process? In 2021, for the first time ever, we live-streamed an info meeting about the grant conditions for the Ministry of Foreign Affair’s development research grants. 76 participants followed the event live and it had 421 views on YouTube.

Danida Alumni Prize 2021
The annual Danida Alumni Prize celebrates our alumni and their achievements around the world. Dr Olman Segura Bonilla, PhD Aalborg University was awarded the prize in 2021 for his contributions to Costa Rica’s green transition. Watch the award ceremony: