Vodice The Imperial Park Hotel 26 - 28 March 2025
27 th International Conference on Heating, Cooling and Air-conditioning
ABSTRACT
Ana Daria BOKAN University of Zagreb Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture Ulica Ivana Lučića 5 10 000 Zagreb Croatia e-mail: anadariabokan@gmail.com
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PRESENTATION VIDEO
She graduated in 2022 from the undergraduate programme and in 2025 from the graduate programme in Philoso- phy and Comparative Literature at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of ZagrebLitera- ture. In addition, she completed the Women's Studies program at the Center for Women's Studies in Zagreb in 2023. Today, she is a project administrator at the Department of Power Plants, Energy Engineering and Environment of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture of the University of Zagreb. INSTITUTIONAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: ADVANCING R&I EXCELLENCE FOR THE GREEN AND DIGITAL TRANSITION dr. sc. Marko MIMICA University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia izv. prof. dr. sc. Goran KRAJAČIĆ University of Zagreb, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, Zagreb, Croatia
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a crucial role in driving Europe’s green and digital transi- tion. However, to fully realize this potential, HEIs must undergo institutional transformation that enhances their research and innovation (R&I) ca- pacities, fosters stakeholder engagement, and strengthens collaboration within local and inter- national ecosystems. The INITIATE project is ded- icated to supporting HEIs in this transformation by promoting institutional adaptation that aligns with emerging policy frameworks, good practic- es, and cross-sector collaboration opportunities. Through a co-design approach and strong stake- holder engagement, INITIATE develops tailored transformation pathways that reflect the specif- ic needs and resources of institutions while iden- tifying external elements such as policy barriers
within local and international ecosystems. This presentation explores INITIATE’s approach to in- stitutional transformation, highlighting how HEIs can leverage new models of cooperation, interdis- ciplinary research, and digitalization to enhance their societal impact and scientific excellence. By stimulating collaboration between HEI and stake- holder community and strategic institutional re- forms, INITIATE aims to raise scientific excellence and equip European universities with the tools needed to lead in the green and digital era. The presentation will highlight practical approaches to institutional transformation, including mitiga- tion of policy barriers and collaboration opportu- nities in R&I that can drive long-term impact for HEIs and their surrounding communities.
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3rd Thematic Section - ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLES
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