Our consortium (Universität Liechtenstein, Bergen School of Architecture, Universität Mün-ster, and Università degli Studi di Genova), brings together leading academic institutions com-mitted to advancing interdisciplinary education. By securing Erasmus+ funding, we aim to pio-neer a new model of teaching that integrates diverse disciplinary perspectives and approach-es, very different definitions and scales of neighborhoods in line with the EU Leipzig Charter and the European Green Deal, creating a more robust foundation for tackling the complex issues facing neighborhood development.
The motivation for the project "Teaching for the Socio-Ecological Transformation of Neighbor-hoods: An Inter- and Transdisciplinary Approach" rises from collaborations between the part-ners in the past and the shared conviction that innovative solutions to the present challenges in urban development need interdisciplinary teams of experts AND a transdisciplinary ap-proach that includes citizens and stakeholders. There are many pressing challenges that need to be addressed for a long-term socio-ecological transformation, such as economic restructur-ing, environmental degradation and social disparities. By focusing on four very different urban contexts in Genova, Münster, Liechtenstein, and Bergen, our project highlights how inter- and transdisciplinary approaches in planning education -integrating architecture, human geogra-phy, and urban planning-can develop nuanced, context-specific interventions that lead to sustainable urban renewal.
The second motivation for this shared project is the new and increasing emphasis on the neighborhoods scale. Key European frameworks like the EU Leipzig Charter and the European Green Deal emphasize the neighborhood as an important site of planning intervention and indicate that at the neighborhood level "urban challenges are […] more pronounced" (Eu-ropean Union, 2020: p.3). While inter- and transdisciplinary approaches are also called for in the New European Bauhaus Compass, they remain underexplored in teaching environments. Our project seeks to bridge this gap by embedding inter- and transdisciplinary learning and teaching at the core of our approach to sustainable neighborhood development. Through ap-plied teaching formats such as workshops, excursions, and design studios that highlight the strengths and teaching focuses of the project partners, we will foster a deeper understanding among students and teachers from different disciplines, equipping them with the skills need-ed to address the multifaceted challenges of neighborhood development. This emphasis on inter- and transdisciplinarity not only enriches academic discourse but also ensures that our findings are directly applicable to real-world neighborhood development. The four project locations are illustrative of the wide variety of socio-spatial contexts within Europe and hence the project results will be applicable and scalable to other European contexts.

Trotz gelegentlicher Kurseinbrüche (zuletzt im Zuge der Ukraine-Krise) haben Kryptowährungen in den letzten Jahren eine beeindruckende Investmentperformance gezeigt. Dies hat insbesondere auch die Aufmerksamkeit institutioneller Investoren wie Pensionskassen geweckt, die in Zeiten niedriger Zinsen und gleichzeitig geringer Risikoprämien ständig auf der Suche nach Diversifikation und alternativen Risikoprämien sind. Ein Direktinvestment in Kryptowährungen ist dabei für die meisten Investoren keine gangbare Alternative. Gründe dafür sind beispielsweise fehlendes Know-how betr. die Selektion von Coins, das dafür nötige Risikomanagement, und erfolgversprechende Handelsstrategien. Eine mögliche Alternative wären Investmentfonds, die in Kryptowährungen investieren. Aufgrund zunehmenden Bewusstseins betr. Nachhaltigkeit und der steigenden Regulierung im Bereich ESG sind viele, insb. auch institutionelle Investoren bestrebt, bei ihren Investments verstärkt auf die Erfüllung von ESG-Kriterien zu achten. Es gibt jedoch bisher keine Kryptofonds, die explizit ESG-Kriterien berücksichtigen.
Das Projekt greift die sich daraus ergebende Nachfrage auf und zielt darauf ab, einen innovativen Fonds zu entwickeln, der Kryptowährungen nach ESG- und fundamentalen Kriterien vorselektiert und die Investments aktiv verwaltet. Handelssignale werden dabei auf Basis eines Algorithmus generiert, der ausgiebig auf historischen Daten getestet und während des laufenden Betriebs ständig weiterentwickelt wird. Das Risikomanagement des Fonds berücksichtigt dabei explizit die Spezifika von Kryptoinvestments. Dies ermöglicht langfristig einen überdurchschnittlichen risikoadjustierten Ertrag mit im Quervergleich geringen Gebühren bei gleichzeitig niedriger Korrelation mit traditionellen Assetklassen, was den Fonds insb. für institutionelle Anleger im Bereich alternative Anlagen interessant macht.

The overall project idea which should be supported by the Innovationsscheck seeks to establish a compliant and innovative Impacts Exchange to position Liechtenstein as a leader in tokenized sustainability finance. By leveraging blockchain technology and advanced financial tools, the exchange will enable the trading of tokenized impact assets such as digital carbon credits, biodiversity credits, energy credits, and other sustainability-focused digital securities. This initiative will be aligned with Liechtenstein's Blockchain Act and MICar and foster trusted technologies and sustainable finance solutions.
The Innovationsscheck funding will facilitate critical initial activities, focusing on research and collaboration with a recognized research institution, the University of Liechtenstein. These activities are designed to create the foundational groundwork for the development and scaling of the Impacts Exchange, while addressing key challenges in market understanding and demand.

The proposed research seeks to examine the role of architecture in promoting sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life in underdeveloped villages, with the case study within the biosphere reserve of the Danube Delta in Romania. The objective is for them to transcend a merely academic endeavor and to be implemented as all-encompassing principles, as a holistic future conviction.
The study will investigate based on the topic of the five needs (namely resource and energy, space and mobility, food and health, demographics and integration, and values and ethics) the challenges experienced by local communities and examine innovative sustainable design strategies that balance conservation and development objectives to address these challenges. Simultaneously, it is crucial to preserve the traditions and customs of such communities, to learn from them, and to attempt to reconnect the contemporary human with nature.

How do various technological upgrades in cryptocurrencies affect their price, volatility, and trading volume, and what role does investor attention play in these reactions? A better understanding of these responses will help uncover the underlying technical risks associated with cryptocurrencies. This will be the focus of the proposed research project. The research will concentrate on the two largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum, which together constitute around 70% of the market capitalization, and their reactions to technological upgrades. Technological upgrades for Bitcoin can be categorized into hard forks, soft forks, peer services, API/RPC, applications, layer 2 solutions, and sidechains. Similarly, technological upgrades for Ethereum can be divided into hard forks, soft forks, networking, interface (API/RPC), ERC (applications), meta, layer 2 solutions, and sidechains. Reactions to these technology upgrades will be analyzed as response functions around the announcement and implementation dates. Through a multi-horizon analysis of these reactions, ranging from intraday to up to three months, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of cryptocurrency markets, their price dynamics, and long-term stability. This understanding is relevant not only for systematic and fundamental investors but also for regulators concerned with financial market stability.

The project aims to promote financial literacy among young people by preparing the development of an app as a learning platform. This app is intended to provide young users financial knowledge and skills to make informed decisions. The motivation behind the project is to close existing gaps in financial education, especially as this topic is often neglected in school curricula. Using gamified learning approaches and psychological principles, the aim is to arouse and maintain the interest of the target group in the long term. Interactive scenarios and educational games are used not only to impart knowledge, but also to encourage specific behaviors that improve financial decisions.