The Danube River Basin (DRB) faces significant challenges associated with river sediments. In the 2021 update of the Danube River Basin Management Plan, sediment balance alteration emerged as a new sub-topic within the existing Significant Water Management Issue titled "Hydromorphological alterations." Additionally, sectors like industry, urban sewage, and agriculture call for sediment quality evaluations throughout the DRB. However, the absence of standard sediment monitoring limits our understanding of risks. Addressing the sediment mismanagement in the DRB, the iNNO SED project aims to establish the Danube Sediment ‘Lighthouse’ Knowledge Centre. This centre will: • Introduce a set of innovative methods for monitoring and modelling sediment quantity and quality, thereby deepening our knowledge of sediment processes. • Provide innovative sediment management practices to improve sediment continuity and quality in DRB sections facing with sediment-related issues. • Showcase co-created innovative measures through demonstration activities, while also evaluating their socio-economic and environmental aspects. • Empower the public with innovative knowledge transfer methodologies. • Collaborate with five Associated Regions, transferring the iNNO SED solutions to other river basins. To accomplish these goals, iNNO SED will leverage the achievements and key contributors of the DanubeSediment and SIMONA initiatives. Moreover, it will engage relevant stakeholders of sediment management, such as ICPDR, policy makers, river managers, hydropower plant managers, waterway authorities, national parks, environmental agencies, SMEs, and more. iNNO SED will represent a pioneering approach to sediment management in large international river basins. This approach sets an example for other major global river systems like the Amazon, Mekong, or Niger. In doing so, it aligns with the Mission's objective of intensifying the European Union's competitiveness.

<< Objectives >>Create and execute broader strategies for integrating inclusivity into higher education policies through the involvement of the target group,with a firm commitment to European policy objectives and defined measurable targets.Encourage collaboration between universities within and outside the EU to bring in multiple perspectives in implementing a common approach in supporting parenting students, leading to research, strategies and tools to increase the long-term,transferable and sustainable proj<< Implementation >>The project will implement activities that contribute to reaching the special objectives of the work packages:WP1-Project managementWP2-Realisation of a comprehensive approach through a broad framework and roadmap of implementationWP3-Tools for teachers: Creation of a blended transnational module for implementing good practices for parenting studentsWP4- Realisation of monitoring, evaluation and assessment strategies WP5- Dissemination, promotion and campaigns<< Results >>-Inclusive Approach Framework in Higher Education: collection of best practices based on research and consultation with focus groups-Toolkit for teachers: tools for teachers to develop their transversal skills-2 Research documents: 1 challenges faced by families in academia, 1 teachers’ necessary transversal skills-Monitoring and evaluation assessment template-Roadmap for implementation: document for the transferability of the results and the sustainability of the project.-1 project website

<< Objectives >>During the project, we aim to achieve a comprehensive paradigm shift in the management of dropout rates in higher education. As a result of the project, we will establish complex and effective early identification and intervention systems which can be implemented by other higher education institutions across the EU. We make technological innovation work for society.<< Implementation >>The main activities during the project are:Creation of institutional databasesDevelopment of predictive models based on the data inventoriesInstitutional implementation of the predictive modelIdentification of students at risk and provision of targeted interventionsPublication of scientific and social results on the website and in scientific and professional forums<< Results >>The first and foremost outcome is the establishment of a complex early identification system, which will be integrated into the daily operations of the higher education institutions participating in the partnership. This system will serve as the foundation for a comprehensive and complete intervention service system that follows the entire higher education student lifecycle.