What
is ENLIGHTEN?
ENLIGHTEN (Europe Nepal LIGHTing
and Energy Network)
is a co-operation project between
universities from Finland, Lithuania
and Nepal. The project is established
to create a strong network for academic
co-operation in the field of lighting
and energy technology development.
The project partners are Helsinki
University of Technology (HUT) from
Finland, Vilnius University (VU) from
Lithuania, and Kathmandu University
(KU) from Nepal. The Co-ordinator
of the project is HUT Lighting Laboratory.
ENLIGHTEN developes co-operation
and networks between universities
and lighting industry in Europe and
Nepal. The project combines the effort
of the researchers and students to
examine new opportunities provided
by LED technology in lighting and
energy field.The project aims at developing
skills
to communicate in Asia-Europe networks.
The project promotes tri-lateral staff
and student exchange and supervision
in illumination engineering and energy
technology.
ENLIGHTEN belongs to the Asia-Link
Programme of the
European Commission. The project duration
is 2005-2008.
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