Project News

MARGISTAR Launches First Call for Dissemination Conference Grants

MARGISTAR launches its first call for Dissemination Conference Grants for conferences occurring between August 8, 2023, and September 30, 2023. All activities must occur before September 30, 2023.

First Call for MARGISTAR Conference Grant for Young Researchers from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC)

MARGISTAR has announced a new conference grant to support researchers from Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITC). This conference grant offers researchers and innovators under the age of 40 and active in Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs) or Near Neighbour Countries (NNCs) funding for attending and presenting at academic conferences until September 2023.

Introducing the MARGISTAR Mission

Mountainous areas are often associated with natural beauty and rugged landscapes, but they also present a unique set of challenges for the people who live there. MARGISTAR, a COST Action forum, was established to address these issues and promote innovative solutions towards a greener, digital future.

MARGISTAR convenes in Gospić for 7th Management Committee Meeting

Written by Antonia Egli (Dublin City University) and Anita Bušljeta Tonković (Institute of Social Sciences Ivo Pilar) The MARGISTAR COST Action’s 7th Management Committee Meeting recently came to a close...

Empowering Sustainable Development in Mountain Areas Through Virtual Mobility

By Dr. Mirela Tase and Dr. Murat Sarginci Virtual Mobility Details Title: Policy Brief Virtual Mobility Grant: “Sustainable Development in...

Empowering Change: How Women-Led Social Innovations Are Advancing Gender Equality in Rural Areas

By Cristina Dalla Torre In many rural communities across the globe, gender equality remains a distant goal. Women often...

Reimagining the Future of Reindeer Herding in Finland: A Wild Logic Approach to Land Use

By Simo Sarkki Reindeer herding is more than a livelihood in Finland. It is a cultural cornerstone, particularly for...

Voices from the Edge: Shaping Rural Futures in FP10

By Theo Lynn, Irene Christoforidi, and Andrej Ficko In October 2024, Antonio Monteiro (University of Lisbon, Portugal), Somaye Latifi...