This is a series of Research Café sessions with the intent to share, learn and connect. Monthly in-person exchanges between February and May 2026, organised the third Wednesday each month and running for half a day. The ambition is to create the space and enable local early career researchers : To present research to peers […]
This is a one-day workshop on science, technology and innovation (STI) policy and windows of opportunity, to be held at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), with the support of the Young Scholars Initiative (YSI). The workshop aims to discuss local and national scenarios in STI policy analysis by connecting conceptual developments in innovation […]
In a world where scientific and technological advancements propel social and economic development, comprehending the intricacies of scientific organization becomes indispensable for a better understanding of our society. The 19th edition of the Workshop on the Organisation, Economics, and Policy of Scientific Research (WOEPS), hosted by The Department of Management, Economics and Industrial Engineering of […]
The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings on money, banking, and finance. We are a self-directed group. Anyone interested in money and banking can read the readings, join us for discussions, or suggest future readings.We meet for 90 minutes via Zoom on Tuesdays at 2 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current Book […]
This reading group has been created to amplify and deep our knowledge on money and finance from a wide perspective that can embrace the complexity of money’s nature, thus, the complexity of the financial system and its dynamics. Moreover, as it was cleverly unveiled by Émile Zola in his book L’Argent, the first book discussed […]
The hosting of COP-30 in Belém in November 2025 represents a historic moment for the Pan-Amazon. However, the challenges facing the region extend far beyond global climate negotiations. This Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) workshop aims to bring together young researchers to debate concrete pathways of climate justice and sociobiodiversity financing as sustainable development strategies. Selected […]
The hosting of COP-30 in Belém in November 2025 represents a historic moment for the Pan-Amazon. However, the challenges facing the region extend far beyond global climate negotiations. This Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) workshop aims to bring together young researchers to debate concrete pathways of climate justice and sociobiodiversity financing as sustainable development strategies. Selected […]
The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings on money, banking, and finance. We are a self-directed group. Anyone interested in money and banking can read the readings, join us for discussions, or suggest future readings.We meet for 90 minutes via Zoom on Tuesdays at 2 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current Book […]
The Money View Reading Group reads and discusses writings on money, banking, and finance. We are a self-directed group. Anyone interested in money and banking can read the readings, join us for discussions, or suggest future readings.We meet for 90 minutes via Zoom on Tuesdays at 2 pm Eastern Time US (New York). Current Book […]
Ask any questions about how to run projects in YSI The conversation may cover: What it means to be an organizer in YSi How to think about projects in general The logistics of virtual projects The logistics of in-person projects Questions you have about a specific project You can watch recordings from previous calls here: […]
The subject matter of Economics has been undergoing rapid change during the last two decades with the advent of new technologies and new methods of production and distribution. Several economies have embarked on new paradigms in their approach to improve the welfare of their people. Of which, the theoretical underpinnings are continuously being re-examined and […]
Climate change is one of the most urgent challenges of the 21st century. The transition to a more sustainable economy has far-reaching consequences, inspiring research that spans the natural and social sciences. From technological innovation to the institutional and policy frameworks that shape economic development, the socio-ecological transition raises fundamental questions for researchers seeking to […]
