New intern joins GCE Blue Maritime Cluster
GCE Blue Maritime Cluster welcomes Henrik Lund Standal, a master's student from NTNU, as their new intern. With a focus on innovation and sustainable development, Henrik will bring new perspectives and contribute to the cluster's autumn activities.
Henrik Lund Standal, a master's student from NTNU Trondheim, has joined GCE Blue Maritime Cluster as an intern for the autumn season. Henrik is pursuing a master's degree in Innovation & Sustainable Social Development, a program that explores how innovations emerge and evolve in organizations through internal processes and external influences, with a strong focus on sustainability.
Strengthening Ties Between Academia and Industry
Internships are essential for connecting academic knowledge with practical industry needs, especially in the maritime cluster. Close collaboration with academia is crucial for maintaining an innovative and competitive edge in the market. Internships introduce new ideas to the industry and provide future professionals with valuable hands-on experience. This knowledge exchange benefits the entire maritime cluster and is important for building and maintaining a strong competence base and workforce.
Henrik's motivation for joining GCE Blue Maritime Cluster was mainly the opportunity to gain more insight and learn more about the impact and possibilities within the industry: "The maritime industry is crucial for Norway and a major focus area for the future. GCE Blue Maritime Cluster is situated right in the heart of a region where this industry has a strong presence. That's why I found it very interesting to see how the maritime cluster works to develop the industry. With their clear ambitions to make the cluster more sustainable and competitive both internationally and nationally, I was very eager to apply for an internship position."
"With their clear ambitions to make the cluster more sustainable and competitive both internationally and nationally, I was very eager to apply for an internship position," he says.
Henrik is pursuing a master's in Innovation, Society, and Sustainable Development., emphasizing on innovation and sustainability, which aligns well with the cluster's goals and will provide a fresh perspective on the cluster's ongoing activities through the fall.
Hands-on Experience and Future Contributions
During his internship, Henrik will be involved in various activities and projects within the maritime cluster, focusing on the organization's initiatives for the coming months. This hands-on experience will allow him to learn about the challenges and opportunities in the maritime industry, particularly in relation to sustainability and innovation.
"I hope to gain insight into the cluster's work to stimulate innovation, see how the theory works in practice, and learn from skilled colleagues," Henrik adds.