Thirty members of the team, spanning all eight partner institutions, came together online for the project’s first kick-off meeting. Through a series of work package presentations and lively discussions the four-hour meeting created space to exchange ideas, align expectations, and set a shared direction for the project’s first phase.

Since this first exchange, the collaboration has gained momentum. Several focused follow-up meetings have been held to coordinate key activities, including planning radiocarbon dating of samples, defining requirements for modelling efforts, and preparing for the upcoming summer field season. These early interactions are helping to establish a strong foundation for coordinated research across the consortium.