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Getting to Know Our Participants: Preparing for the UNITE Pilot Phase

Over the past weeks, the UNITE project team has focused on learning more about the people at the heart of our initiative – Ukrainian refugees taking part in Ukrainian Newcomers’ Integration Towards Employment. 🤝✨ Through a series of surveys and in-depth interviews, we collected valuable insights into participants’ needs, experiences, and aspirations. These findings form the foundation for shaping tailored support measures that foster both social inclusion and long-term access to the labour market. 📝 As part of this process,…

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Environmental Action in Practice at the Kartoffelfest in Reinhausen

On 1 October 2025, the annual Kartoffelfest in Reinhausen provided a lively and engaging setting for a dissemination event linked to the GEA – Green Education Activities project. Hosted by the Waldpädagogisches Zentrum Reinhausen, the celebration focuses on sustainability and environmental education—making it an ideal platform to promote the project’s themes During the event, the project team set up an interactive stand featuring posters, information leaflets and hands-on activities for visitors. One popular activity was the creation of seed balls,…

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The SMERALD Effect: 3 Key Findings Driving Sustainable AI Adoption

The SMERALD Effect: 3 Key Findings Driving Sustainable AI Adoption As the SMERALD project nears completion, one question becomes central:What actually works when helping SMEs and professionals adopt AI in a meaningful, sustainable way? The newly released Implementation Strategy Report brings together lessons from all piloting activities across Europe. From local companies to training organisations, from hands-on experimentation to competence-based reflection, the results reveal clear patterns of what truly helps SMEs move forward with AI. Here are the three most…

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Community Dialogue on Water-Abstraction Rules

As part of the GEA project, a roundtable with local residents was held on 10 September 2025 to discuss recent general decrees restricting water abstraction during low-flow periods. The meeting provided an open space to reflect on how these measures affect everyday life and how residents perceive their purpose and implementation. Participants acknowledged the ecological necessity of temporary restrictions and noted that clear, uniform rules can help support compliance. At the same time, concerns were raised about practical implications, including…

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Roundtable Insights on Local Flood-Management Measures

As part of the GEA project, BUPNET facilitated a discussion with local residents focusing on how flood-retention measures influence everyday life in the surrounding communities. The conversation took place on September 8th 2025 in a constructive and open atmosphere, giving participants space to share observations from their long-standing engagement with environmental issues. Residents expressed clear appreciation for the protective function of the flood-retention basin at Breitenauer See, noting its importance in reducing risks to nearby settlements and infrastructure. At the…

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Join Us for the SMERALD Final Conference

Join Us for the SMERALD Final Conference We are pleased to invite you to the online Final Conference and Award Ceremony of the SMERALD project, taking place on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 at 16:30 (CEST).The event marks the conclusion of two years of collaboration focused on strengthening AI and data competences for SMEs and VET professionals. What You Can Expect The programme offers a compact overview of our results, combined with expert insights and a final exchange among partners. Project…

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Strengthening Expertise for Refugee Labour Market Inclusion – UNITE Study Visit in Copenhagen

In late August, the partners of the UNITE Project met in Copenhagen for a two-day study visit and workshop hosted by Væksthuset, a Danish organisation at the forefront of social innovation and labour market inclusion. The visit offered participants valuable insights into research-informed practices and training approaches that support refugees and jobseekers in their path towards sustainable employment. Throughout the sessions, the group explored key aspects such as: ✅ Building confidence and motivation among jobseekers✅ Designing job-oriented interventions and fostering…

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Looking Ahead: Teacher Training in Thessaloniki

The next big step for UPSPACE will take place in October 2025 in Thessaloniki: our teacher training event.Here, teachers from partner countries will pilot the newly developed curriculum, test online and classroom activities, and provide feedback.This is a crucial step to ensure that the materials are not only well-designed, but also practical, inspiring, and relevant for everyday teaching.💬 We look forward to learning from their experiences and refining the curriculum together.

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Insight into environmental education at WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen

At the WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen Environmental Education Centre, interested adults recently had the opportunity to take part in a training course within the framework of educational leave. The programme offered participants the chance to explore different modules on environmental education and to actively engage with sustainability topics. One example was the Weltacker puzzle (pictured), which opened discussions on land use, fair food distribution worldwide, and the high daily meat consumption in Germany. Such interactive formats not only make complex environmental issues…

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Release of the Cross-Country Study

We are happy to announce the publication of the UPSPACE Cross-Country Study on EU Sustainable Development Policies! 🎉This report brings together insights from partner countries, comparing how sustainability is integrated into education across Europe.It highlights common challenges, successful strategies, and recommendations for making environmental education more effective.👉 The full report will be available on our project website and will serve as a key reference for the UPSPACE curriculum.

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