MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon.
Projects
Research and education initiatives across Europe.
Key Metrics
What We Have Achieved So Far
Project-level progress indicators across the full portfolio. The number of cards follows the number of active projects.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENERGIA
2-year learning spiral
continuous education pathway from primary school to upper secondary level on energy, circular economy, and resources.
PRO-SLO
9-country network
hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with field-based practice.
MOSA
1,600 plants
planted with participants along the new nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon.
SAFE
1.5-hectare site
living lab area activated for sustainable agriculture, forestry, biodiversity, and education.
ENERGIA
2-year learning spiral
continuous education pathway from primary school to upper secondary level on energy, circular economy, and resources.
PRO-SLO
9-country network
hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with field-based practice.
MOSATechnology & InnovationEducationCommunity ImpactSustainability & Environment
Montanuni Outdoor Science Activities
2024 - Ongoing
MOSA connects university research with hands-on outdoor learning. Along a newly created nature trail at the Research centre for Hydrogen and Carbon, participants explore biodiversity, circular economy, renewable resources, and carbon-related applications through interactive stations.
Target: Pupils, students, teachers, and the interested public
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University teams, schools, and local public stakeholders
The initiative builds practical sustainability awareness and supports direct knowledge transfer between research, education, and society.
SAFESustainability & EnvironmentCommunity ImpactEducation
Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Explained
2024 - Ongoing
SAFE develops a living lab for social health, biodiversity, and sustainable resource use. The approximately 1.5-hectare site at Montanuniversität Leoben links research and practice through education paths, forest adaptation measures, and biodiversity demonstrators.
Target: Researchers, industry, policy makers, practitioners, and local communities
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: University-led living lab collaboration with regional stakeholders
Creates a regional flagship platform for exchange between research, industry, and society while strengthening climate-resilient land-use knowledge.
ENERGIAEducationSustainability & EnvironmentCommunity Impact
ENERGIA – Shaping the energy and resource transition together
2026 - 2028
ENERGIA develops an innovative education programme for the Carinthia–Styria future region (Area Süd). Together with schools, companies, and education partners, RIC Leoben guides pupils through a two-year learning spiral on renewable energy, circular economy, and sustainable resource use following an experience–understand–shape approach.
Target: Pupils from primary school to upper secondary level, schools, educators, and regional education partners
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: PMS Group GmbH, RAG Austria AG, regional schools, and additional education stakeholders in the Carinthia–Styria region
Strengthens energy, sustainability, and STEM competencies, builds a continuous education pathway from primary school to university level, and publishes learning materials as Open Educational Resources for long-term school use while promoting gender-sensitive STEM participation.
PRO-SLOEducationCommunity Impact
Professional Social Licence to Operate PhD School
Oct 2023 - Sept 2026
PRO-SLO provides hybrid doctoral training on Social Licence to Operate with lectures, field engagement in mining communities, and mentor-guided methodology development.
Target: PhD candidates
Coordinator: Montanuniversität Leoben, Resources Innovation Center Leoben (Austria)
Partners: AGH University of Science and Technology (Poland) and 8 additional academic and industry partners across Europe
Equips future raw materials leaders with practical skills to manage social acceptance and stakeholder-driven project implementation.