Gävle 2023

International seminar: "Entrepreneurship and Mentoring: do you want to start-up?"

We invite you to the 1st international seminar on advancing inclusive mentorship for university students. The event will focus on current practices and present the prototype of a new mentoring model, emphasising on inclusivity. 

Date/Location: 4th May 10h45-12h15 @ University of Gävle,  Location: Building 11460                                                                  

Agenda:

1- Internships at Companies: advantages (João Gomes)

2- Entrepreneurship having a mentor: skills that could be learned (Luis Guerreiro)

3- Development of the IEMM Model (Lachezar Afrikanov) 

4- BEST and our Mentoring practices (Karin Kronika)

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SPEAKERS

Dr. João Gomes (M), founder of MG Sustainable Engineering AB and Senior Researcher and Lecturer at Gävle University. Over 20 years of experience in research in various renewable energy topics as well as managing European R&D Projects. João has a PhD on Concentrating Solar Photovoltaic Thermal Collector Design and has over the years supervised over 200 master students, interns and young entrepreneurs on different exchange program.

Dr. Luis Guerreiro (M), Senior Research Project Manager and Invited Professor. Over 20 years of experience in research within Renewable Energy as well as managing European R&D Projects. After finishing his MBA, has created 2 companies and has been supervisor and mentor of young entrepreneurs.

Dr. Lachezar Afrikanov (M), academic lecturer at New Bulgarian University (Bulgaria) teaching wide range of subjects such as coaching in education, leadership, design thinking, competence based education. He is part of the team of training and development experts of National Management School.