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UNITE Project: Building Sustainable Pathways for Refugee Inclusion in the Labour Market

April 30, 2025

The UNITE Project (2025–2027) marks the beginning of a new European collaboration focused on promoting the labour market inclusion of refugees from Ukraine. Through joint efforts across Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Poland, the project seeks to strengthen opportunities for sustainable employment and long-term social participation. Empowering Refugees Through Inclusive Support Structures UNITE aims to design and implement an effective support framework that facilitates both the professional and personal development of Ukrainian refugees. By combining mentoring, skills validation, and research-based methodologies,…

Design Based Collaborative Research for Sustainable Development

April 20, 2025

vianne

DISC

DISC Project Course Concludes with Innovative SDG Solutions in Thessaloniki The “Design Based Collaborative Research for Sustainable Development” (DISC) project recently concluded its intensive course in Thessaloniki, Greece, from April 14–17, 2025. Over 30 participants from Portugal, Serbia, Italy, Germany, and Greece collaborated to develop innovative solutions for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The course began with online research sessions where international teams identified and analyzed real-world challenges. This preparatory work set the stage for the in-person workshop, where…

A Shared Process, A Common Tool

April 4, 2025

tobi

UPSPACE

Developing a European curriculum is not easy – every country has its own school system and policies. But this diversity is also a strength. The UPSPACE team is working together to clarify processes, align approaches, and create a common understanding so that the final curriculum will be both flexible and practical. By combining different perspectives, we are confident we can deliver a tool that is useful for teachers across Europe.

Meeting AI Factories

March 26, 2025

sebastian

SMERALD

AI becomes a strategic topic The European Union’s latest initiative to establish AI factories is a significant step towards improving Europe’s artificial intelligence capabilities. These factories are designed as dynamic ecosystems that combine supercomputing power, data resources, and top talent to develop innovative generative AI models. By fostering collaboration between universities, supercomputing centers, industry, and financial players, AI Factories are expected to drive innovation in various sectors, including health, manufacturing, climate, and finance. This strategic move is closely aligned with…

Developing the UPSPACE Curriculum

March 15, 2025

tobi

UPSPACE

Guided by our research and the best practices identified, we have now started developing the UPSPACE curriculum for teachers and students.The curriculum will include modules on sustainable development, efficient use of resources, upcycling, and urban regeneration. It is designed to be interactive, combining classroom learning with practical activities and digital tools. 🎯 Our goal: to give teachers concrete methods and students hands-on experiences that make sustainability part of everyday school life.

SMERALD: From Training to Transformation

February 21, 2025

sebastian

SMERALD

From Training to Transformation In December 2024, the creative team from Kanal4 joined our international SMERALD CPD training in Palermo, where they explored how Artificial Intelligence could support digital data workflows and client communication. To build on the momentum, we met again for two focused follow-up sessions in January and February 2025. These meetings offered space to further refine ideas and develop a prototype AI assistant—a tool designed to support client interaction by enabling quick, tailored visualisations during the early…

Learning from Best Practices

February 19, 2025

tobi

UPSPACE

This month, we are diving deeper into best practices from across Europe. From national campaigns on recycling to local school initiatives on biodiversity, there are many inspiring examples of how sustainability education is already being put into practice.By analyzing these initiatives, we can see what works, what challenges remain, and how to bring successful ideas into UPSPACE. 💡 These stories remind us that change is possible – and that schools can be powerful drivers of community transformation.

Successful start: Kick-Off Event for Participa City

January 27, 2025

sarawiemann

Participa City, Projects

On January 23rd and 24th 2025 our partnership including experts from Sweden, France, Portugal, Bulgaria and Germany gathered in Göttingen (Germany) for the Participa City project kick-off event, launching a collaborative effort to enhance participation of ethnic and cultural minorities in Europe through simulation techniques and gamified learning. The event opened with a welcoming session and icebreaker, fostering connections among participants. Discussions on the projects workplan set the stage for collaboration, followed by an introduction to the simulation game, a tool designed to enhance participation in Europe. Participants…

Taking Stock: Cross-Country Study on EU Sustainable Development Policies

January 20, 2025

tobi

UPSPACE

At the beginning of 2025, the UPSPACE project team launched a cross-country study to better understand how sustainable development is being addressed in schools across Europe.The study maps out existing EU and national policies and looks at how they translate into practice in classrooms. This baseline helps us identify where schools are supported – and where gaps remain. 👉 The findings will guide the next steps of UPSPACE: creating future-oriented curricula that empower teachers and students to put sustainability into…

SMERALD in Palermo: The CPD

December 20, 2024

sebastian

SMERALD

SMERALD in Palermo: The CPD In December 2024, Palermo became the meeting point for the SMERALD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, which brought together 27 participants from 7 different companies and project partners. The event was designed to enhance digital competences in AI, data analytics and open data, and to foster collaboration and innovation across different sectors. What happened in Palermo? The training course was carefully structured to ensure a balance between theory and practice. Participants navigated through sessions covering…