WIRE’s 6th Working Groups Workshop
Novi Sad, 10-11th October 2024
WIRE’s 6th Working Groups Workshop will be held in Novi Sad at the Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad.
Over the past 60 years, the Faculty of Technology Novi Sad (https://www.tf.uns.ac.rs/en#lat) has developed into a scientific and educational institution with an enviable reputation, consistently following modern trends and high criteria in academic education at all levels, in science and research, creating conditions for development and further progress. Our institution’s high level of academic education, scientific papers and publications, scientific and educational projects, innovations, patents, and other accomplishments of our employees in the sphere of biotechnology, food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and materials engineering have made it ranked very high among other institutions of this kind.
The University of Novi Sad (https://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/en/), with almost 50,000 students and 5,000 employees, is one of the largest educational and research centers in Central Europe. It belongs to the group of comprehensive universities, which are characterized by providing nearly all fields of science and higher education. The University of Novi Sad connects people, space and time. Its Faculties and Institutes are situated in four historic cities of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina, in the north of the Republic of Serbia: Novi Sad, Subotica, Sombor and Zrenjanin. The seat of the University is in Novi Sad, in the central campus situated on the bank of the river Danube, in the vicinity of the famous Petrovaradin Fortress, built in the 18th century, and the old city center.WIRE’s 6th Working Groups Workshop intends to enhance participation of WIRE members by having industrial sessions & visits, poster presentations from the participants, as well as two keynotes and WG meetings. The event will advance each WG’s goals and deliverables while promoting interaction between WG participants and stakeholders.
PROGRAM
The program of this event can be found here.
LOCATION
WIRE’s 6th Working Groups Workshop will take place in the building of Rectorate of the University of Novi Sad (Dr Zorana Đinđića 1, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia)
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Transportation recommendations
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BY AIRPLANE
Nearest airport is „Nikola Tesla“ Belgrade: Public Transport options
https://beg.aero/eng/parking_access/transport/public_transportation
From Airport „Nikola Tesla“ TO NOVI SAD:
1. Public transport GSP line 600 from Airport to Train station „Belgrade center“
Bus Line 600 (direction Airport – BG train station):
Bus Line 600 Timetable (direction Airport – BG train station)
Bus Line 600 (direction BG train station – Airport)
Bus Line 600 Timetable (direction BG train station – Airport)
2. Train station „Belgrade center“ to Novi Sad Train station via Serbivoz train
Train Timetable
Online tickets
3. Public transport JGSP Novi Sad to WIRE’s 6th Working Groups Workshop venue
Bus Network
Bus Timetable
Daily Ticket Prices
One-way Ticket
BY CAR
Novi Sad is connected with European routes E-75 and E-70.
BY BUS
Bus station Novi Sad
Bus station Belgrade
BY TRAIN
Train Timetable
About Novi Sad
For three centuries already, namely as long as it has been existing under the names of Novi Sad/Újvidék/Neusatz, the city has been the space of diverse and rich cultural heritage of many nations living in it. Material and intangible cultural heritage that has been created during the past centuries is the basis serving as the foundation of an interactive network of scientific and institutions of culture, which makes Novi Sad of today the space of active meeting of cultures and diverse identities. Novi Sad was awarded with the titles of European Capital of Culture 2022 and European Youth Capital 2019 thanks to the creative energy inherent to youth groups and organizations that have contributed to an already recognizable traditional cultural platform.
Novi Sad, as the city on the Danube, the city of European history and tradition as well as Balkans endemic hospitality is an experience that you have been missing.
For more information about Novi Sad, sightseeing, attractions and events visit: https://novisad.travel/en/
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Accommodation suggestions
1. Hotel Leopold I ****
Participants of COST Action WIRE’s Workshop are provided with a 10% discount. Considering that there are several types of rooms, it is necessary for guests to contact the hotel directly (email: prodaja@leopoldns.com) and state that they are attending COST Action WIRE’s 6th Working Groups Workshop.
2. Prezident Hotel *****
Participants of COST Action WIRE’s Workshop are provided with a special prices: single bed room 100 EUR per room per night, double bed room 110 EUR per room per night, and apartment is 190 EUR per room per night (the room price includes: accommodation for one night per room, breakfast, VAT, wireless Internet, use of parking, use of outdoor and indoor swimming pool and Wellness & Spa center). Guests should contact the hotel directly (email: rezervacije@prezidenthotel.com) and state that they are attending COST Action WIRE’s 6th Working Groups Workshop.
COMMITTEES
Local Organizing Committee
Bojana Bajić (FoTNS)
Damjan Vučurović (FoTNS)
Siniša Dodić (FoTNS)
Vesna Vučurović (FoTNS)
Jelena Dodić (FoTNS)
Marta Trninić (AATSB)
Ana Momčilović (AATSB)
Local Organizer Support
FoTNS – Faculty of Technology Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad
Bulevar cara Lazara 1, Novi Sad
International Committee (WIRE Core Group)
Paulo Brito
George Skevis
Mara de Joannon
Fabian Mauss
Eduardo Robles
Marta Trninic
Corinna Maria Grottola
Diogo Santos
Catarina Nobre
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
Day 1: 10th October 2024
08:30 – 09:00 h: Registration and signing of the attendance list
09:00 – 9:30 h: Opening ceremony (Paulo Brito, Bojana Bajić, Marta Trninić, FoTNS)
09:30 – 10:30 h: Sustainable development of biorefineries (Moderator: tbd)
- Keynote speaker 1 –-Prof. Dr. Damjan Vučurović, Department of Biotechnology, FoTNS
- Keynote speaker 2 – tbd
10:30 – 11:00 h: Poster session and Coffee break
11:00 – 13:00 h: WG1 Meeting and Presentations (Moderation: Eduardo Robles)
13:00 – 14:00 h: Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 h: WG2 Meeting and Presentations (Moderation: Marta Trninic)
16:00 – 16:30 h: Coffee break and Poster session
16:30 – 18:30 h: WG3 Meeting and Presentations (Moderator: Corinna Maria Grottola)
From 19:00 h: Dinner and networking
Day 2: 11th October 2024
08:30 – 09:00 h: Signing of the attendance list
09:00 – 13:00 h: Industrial visit of VINEX ETIL (https://etil.vinex.rs/)
13:00 – 14:30 h: Lunch
14:30 – 17:00 h: WG4 Meeting and STSM Presentations (Moderator: Diogo Santos)
17:00 h: Closing ceremony (Paulo Brito, Bojana Bajić)