HERawS is dedicated to enhancing knowledge and expertise in the critical raw materials sector. Our team develops educational resources and tools specifically designed to benefit researchers, SMEs, policymakers, and students. Through innovative training programs, public awareness initiatives, and cutting-edge assessment tools, we aim to provide comprehensive support in understanding and addressing the challenges associated with raw materials criticality. Join us in exploring the wealth of information and insights offered by HERawS Educational Solutions.
Educational Programs
Dive into HERawS comprehensive training programs tailored for students, researchers, enterprises, and policymakers. Our initiatives focus on enhancing understanding and skills related to the critical raw materials essential for driving green and digital transitions.
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Raw Materials Training for Enterprises
Program dates: February 2025
Format: short-term, on-site
Hosting University: Jozef Stefan Institute, Slovenia
Program summary
To be announced later.
Program Overview
To be announced later.
Who should register
– Entreprises
– SME’s
– Startups
2
Raw Materials Training for Policymakers
Program dates: March 2025
Format: short-term, on-site
Hosting University: University of Luxembourg
Program summary
To be announced later.
Program overview
To be announced later.
Who should register
– Policy experts
– Agencies
– Decision-makers
3
Raw Materials Training for Students
Program dates: May 2025
Format: practical training week, on-site
Hosting University: Belgrade University, Serbia
Program summary
To be announced later.
Program overview
To be announced later.
Who should register
- Master’s students
- PhD students
4
Raw Materials for Researchers and Editors
Program dates: June 2025
Format: hybrid
Hosting University: University of Lorraine, France
Program summary
To be announced later.
Program overview
To be announced later.
Who should register
- Researchers
- Teachers
- Editors
Expert Podcast
Understanding raw materials with ‘We Can Be HERawS’ video podcast
Our video podcast series brings experts and policymakers together to discuss the raw materials vital for our future. Learn about their impact on sustainability and technology through these insightful conversations. Join us to explore how these materials drive the green and digital transitions.
Episode 1
Peter Handley, Head of Energy-Intensive Industries and Raw Materials Unit, European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs.
Episode 2
Peter Dunne, the innovative founder of “Remedy” green startup and researcher at IPCMS (Strasbourg Institute of Material Physics and Chemistry), France.
Episode 3
Bronwyn Fox, Chief Scientist at CSIRO:
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia.
Episode 4
Tijana Vulevic
Associate Professor
Belgrade University, Faculty of Forestry, Serbia.
Episode 7
Eric Pirard, Professor and Academic Coordinator of the EMerald Master programme at the Université de Liège, Belgium.
Episode 10
Larnston Gowera,
Managing Director and Board Member at Vision-AI.tech, South Africa
Episode 13
Claire Cote,
Professor, Director of the Centre for Water in the Minerals Industry at the Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland, Australia
Episode 16
Rajarshi Rakesh Sahai,
Venture Partner at Mobility Fund and Managing Director at RJB Renewable Holdings B.V., the Netherlands
Episode 5
Leon Stille, the Managing Director of New Energy Institute, Manager for Education and Partnerships at Impact Hydrogen, and Business Development Director at Hovyu BV., the Netherlands.
Episode 8
Wu Chen, Assistant Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) of the University of Southern Denmark
Episode 11
Janez Zavasnik,
Research Associate at Jožef Stefan Institute and External Group Leader at Max-Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials
Episode 14
Hua Shu Hsu,
Professor, Dean of the Research and Development Office at National Pingtung University, Taiwan
Episode 17
Yves Bréchet,
Scientific Director
Saint-Gobain, France
Episode 6
Michel Cathelineau, Research Director at CNRS, GeoRessources Laboratory and Olga Chernoburova, Project Manager at LabEx RESSOURCES21, University of Lorraine, France.
Episode 9
Alessandra Hool,
CEO of the ESM Foundation, Switzerland
Episode 12
Alexandre Nomine,
Associate Professor at the University of Lorraine and Director of GREENANO Erasmus Mundus Joint Master
Episode 15
Alexandra Noirault,
CEO of WEEEMET, Mineral Processing and Hydrometallurgy Project Engineer at the University of Lorraine, France
Episode 18
Rajon Bhuiyan,
Energy Engineer and Management Board Member of the Erasmus Mundus Association, Luxembourg
Interactive Simulator
Navigate Sustainability with the HERawS Interactive Simulator
Discover the impact of technology and policy decisions on sustainability through our interactive platform. Tailor your experience by adjusting sustainability criteria—economic, geopolitical, environmental, and resources—to reflect your priorities. Ideal for students, researchers, businesses, and policymakers, this tool provides insights into the green transition, enabling informed decisions based on critical raw material impacts. Use it to explore potential solutions or assess research and technology impacts, making it a valuable asset for anyone invested in sustainable development.