FunGlass Centre Hosted Final Review Meeting for Horizon 2020 Project

On February 18-19, 2025, the FunGlass Centre is hosting a Review Meeting to mark the conclusion of the FunGlass project (Grant Agreement No. 739566). This key event brings together experts and project partners to evaluate the progress, achievements, and future sustainability of the centre.

Reviewers include:
✅ Ms. Charlotte Andersdotter – Expert, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise – Cre8 Consultancy AB – European Commission
✅ Dr. Constantine Galiotis – Expert, FORTH/ICE-HT & University of Patras, Greece
✅ Ms. Pepa Krasteva – Project Manager, European Research Executive Agency
✅ Prof. Enrico Bernardo – Partner, UNIPD, Italy
✅ Prof. Aldo R. Boccaccini – Partner, FAU, Germany
✅ Prof. Alicia Durán – Partner, CSIC, Spain
✅ Prof. Lothar Wondraczek – Partner, FSU, Germany

…and other hosts and FunGlass staff.

Agenda Highlights:

  • Key Topics and Agenda Highlights of the Review meeting:

    • Project Objectives: Reflection on the goals, milestones, and achievements of the FunGlass project.
    • Overview of FunGlass Centre: Presentations on departments, doctoral program, training activities, research infrastructure, and ethical aspects.
    • Sustainability & Strategic Planning: Discussion on the long-term vision and sustainability of the FunGlass Centre beyond the project’s completion.

    The conclusion of the FunGlass project does not signify the end of our efforts. Though the project phase is finished, the development of the Centre continue. All partners expressed their commitment to ongoing collaboration, recognizing the challenges ahead and the significant work that remains.

    A special highlight of the program included a site visit to our long-standing industrial partner the RONA – 5-star glassworks factory in Lednické Rovne, providing attendees with an exclusive insight into advanced glass production and innovation.

    The FunGlass Centre extends its gratitude to all participants for their valuable contributions in shaping the future of the FunGlass Centre and also glass science and technology. We look forward to continued collaboration and innovation beyond the project’s formal conclusion.