University of Santiago de Compostela (USC)

USC is an historical University, founded in 1495, with more than 2,070 Teaching and Researcher Staff (about 38% female) and more than 300 research groups. Today, USC typically ranks within the top 5 of Spanish universities and is one of the International Campus of Excellence. USC has participated actively in more than 200 projects under various European Union RTD Framework Programmes, H2020 and Initiatives, being the resources obtained by R&D accounting for more than 20% of its total budget.

USC has coordinated several projects in Central Asia such as lot 9 "CENTAURI", MARCO XXI, MIETC and ARCADE in Central Asia. As well, USC has numerous bilateral agreements with CA HEIs, receiving students from Central Asia on the constant annually. Regarding Circular Economy and Sustainability, USC researchers have participated in several projects on the topic: Transition from linear 2 circular: policy and innovation (R2PI) (2016-19) and Servicizing Policy for Resource Efficient Economy (SPREE) (2012-15), funded by the European Union programs Horizon 2020 (H2020) and VII Framework Program - Cooperation, respectively. Nowadays, USC is participating as a member in the project "Next generation water-smart management systems: large scale demonstrations for a circular economy and society (WATER-MINING)"(H2020). These projects analysed strategies and business models useful for reducing the environmental impact of companies and organisations, as well as promoting their participation in initiatives related to the circular economy.

Apart from bachelor degree, it is remarkable the Master Degree Program Economic development and innovation that includes in its curriculum the speciality of Sustainability and Circular Economy. Some of the relevant subjects taught in this speciality include Circular Economy, Circular and Sustainable Business Models, Tools for Circular Economy Assessment and other related subjects.USC counts on a diversified international team of professors to support the project. They will co-lead WP5.

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