Projects

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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GEA Project Concludes with a Well-Attended Final Conference in Brussels

The GEA project closed with a successful final conference held on 21 October 2025 in Brussels. The meeting took place at the historic Le Dôme Hotel, where the partner consortium gathered to present the project’s achievements and engage in discussions on environmental awareness in adult education. The event was delivered in a hybrid format, allowing broad participation from across Europe. With more than fifty people attending online, the presentations sparked active dialogue and a range of questions from participants interested…

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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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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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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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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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