THE MASTERCLASS SERIES 

Join the TIF Masterclasses to explore Triple-I methodologies, master impact assessment frameworks, and discover how to secure interdisciplinary funding. Click on the icon to the left to learn more.

Spring: 13 + 20 + 27 April (at CBS, DTU, KU) | Fall: 7 + 14 + 21 September (at AAU, AU; SDU)

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RETREAT FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS

Join the Retreat for Young Researchers to focus on career development, engage with industry and academic experts, and gain inspirational insights from speakers. Learn more by clicking the icon to the right.

Date: 24 - 25 June

Venue: Hotel Comwell Middelfart

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START PhD SUMMER SCHOOL

Join the PhD Summer School to build interdisciplinary networks, broaden your perspectives, and explore research that pushes societal boundaries.

Date: 16 - 21 August

More information coming soon!


START PhD COURSE 

Join the START PhD Course to gain interdisciplinary expertise, practical research and project skills, and a strong professional network that equips you to develop, communicate, and lead sustainable solutions across the entire food system. Click the icon to the right to learn more. 

Dates

  • Session 1: 20-21 August, Aarhus
  • Session 2: 24-25 September, Aarhus
  • Session 3: 28-29 October, Copenhagen (at Green Minds Gather)

GREEN MINDS GATHER 2026

Join Green Minds Gather, a START flagship event, where researchers, industry, policymakers, and civil society come together to explore and discuss solutions for the green transition of agrifood systems. Click on the icon to the left to learn more about the conference.

Date: 28 – 29 October (at AU Campus Emdrup, Copenhagen)

Register now: Sign up for Green Minds Gather 2026


START EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OUTREACH 

(Exchange visits to European universities and researchers)

Join STARTs new European University Outreach activities to strengthen collaborations with European partners, gain international perspectives, and enhance the societal impact of research through dialogue and study trips.

Coming up in November


START MONTHLY TALKS

Join our Monthly Talks for inspirational webinars featuring speakers from academia, industry, policy, and civil society. The talks take place every last Thursday of the month from 13:00 to 14:00.

During this online event an invited speaker will give a 30-45 presentation about a START relevant topic followed by plenum questions and discussions.

Stay up to date on upcoming Talks by following START on LinkedIn or become a member of START to receive news about Monthly Talks, exclusive events and more. 


Next Monthly Talk: 30 April - 1:00-2:00 pm


The speaker for this talk is Associate Professor Li Rong from the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Aarhus University, who will present on the topic ‘Mitigation of Heat Stress and Efficient Capture of Emissions in Livestock Housing – Ventilation Techniques’

The presentation will begin with an overview of indoor environmental control of pig and cattle housing, followed by a discussion of ventilation systems commonly used in Danish livestock housing. It will further highlight how numerical modelling and experimental measurements support the development of advanced ventilation techniques. This talk aims to share the research group’s experience in the development of ventilation techniques within the context of green transition and digitalization for livestock housing in Denmark, rather than providing a comprehensive global review of ventilation technologies.


California-Denmark Innovator Fellowship


The California-Denmark Fellowship program is a unique opportunity to spend 6 months at the University of California, Davis, advancing your career in the American research and innovation environment. The objective of your stay will be to learn how to translate your research discoveries into innovations that can have an impact. 

 

Live in Davis, California for 6 months, where you will be immersed in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As a fellow with the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health, you will be immersed in a leading translational research lab, learning techniques for how to effectively bring research to market such as understanding technology readiness levels and de-risking technologies. Simultaneously, as part of IIFH you will conduct commercialization research activities such as developing an investment thesis and market assessment map, learn to conduct due diligence and more, with mentorship from IIFH venture capital partners. Supplemental seminars from UC Davis business faculty, startup founders and investors will round out your experience and prepare you as a leader in the academic innovation space. 


Open for application from 18 May up to and including 30 June 2026.