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AIR Project Kicks Off in Palermo

AIR Project Kicks Off in Palermo Shaping the Future of Augmented and Immersive Learning in Higher Education The AIR project – that’s Augmented and Immersive Reality in Higher Education, by the way – officially kicked off on 29–30 October 2025 at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR-ITD) in Palermo, Italy. Everyone was involved right from the start, sharing their knowledge and setting out a plan for creating a European model for Augmented and Immersive Reality (A&IR) in Higher Education. The…

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Voices from Steering Groups Guiding the Participa City Project

As the Participa City initiative continues addressing racism and discrimination targeting ethnic and cultural minorities across Europe, the involvement of national steering groups is vital to maintain the project’s relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with the communities it aims to serve. What is a Steering Group? Each national steering group consists of members drawn from ethnic and cultural minority communities. These groups offer continuous feedback throughout the different phases of the project. Their input leads to adjustments that are integrated by…

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UNITE Mentor Training Programme Successfully Completed! 🎓🌍

We are pleased to share that the online mentor training within the UNITE Project has been successfully completed! The sessions brought together mentors and educators from Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Poland, all committed to enhancing their capacity to support the long-term labour market inclusion of Ukrainian refugees. 🇪🇺💪 Across three interactive sessions, participants explored the full UNITE Toolbox, gaining practical insights and hands-on experience in areas such as: ✅ Understanding national systems and integration pathways✅ Strengthening mentoring and coaching competences✅…

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That Was the Final Conference – SMERALD Wrap-Up

That Was the Final Conference – SMERALD Wrap-Up On 21 October 2025 at 16:30 CEST, the ⁠SMERALD project reached its milestone moment: the Final Conference & Award Ceremony. Held online, this event brought together partners, SMEs, VET professionals, and stakeholders to reflect on how artificial intelligence, data analysis and digital tools are driving transformation across Europe’s SMEs. A Moment of Reflection & Forward Motion The session opened with a bold statement: “The future of SMEs is digital – are you…

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Successful Transnational Meeting in Lille Boosts Project Progress

We are excited to share some highlights from our second transnational partner meeting, which took place on September 24-25, 2025, in the wonderful city of Lille, France. Our warm thanks go to our hosts at GrDr, whose outstanding organization and welcoming hospitality made the gathering especially memorable. The meeting proved highly productive in pushing forward the goals of the Participa City project. A central focus of the meeting was the joint creation of new and engaging scenarios for the Participa…

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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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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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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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