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As a part of the REFRESH project, a unique international workshop on sustainable regional transformation took place at the University of Ostrava

In mid-October, the University of Ostrava hosted a distinctive workshop titled “Future Sustainability Transition Pathways for Central and Eastern European Regions,” supported by REFRESH project.

„We have to create a generation with a sense of responsibility,“ says Global Expert Salman Qureshi

Renowned urban ecologist Dr. Salman Qureshi has joined the University of Ostrava’s Faculty of Science through the Global Experts program. He brings a fresh perspective on cities—as ecosystems of opportunity where sustainability is driven by collaboration, accountability, and long-term vision.

„We must remember that cities are home to other species too,“ says Global Expert Marcin Spyra

Dr. Marcin Spyra, a renowned expert in sustainable urban development, has joined the University of Ostrava’s Faculty of Science under the Global Experts program. His research focuses on the transformation of green fields and post-mining and post-industrial areas in cities.