Projects – Page 2

Developing the UPSPACE Curriculum

March 15, 2025

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

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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

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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…

UPSPACE Kick-off Meeting in Palermo: Laying the Groundwork for Green Education and Urban Regeneration

December 19, 2024

tobi

UPSPACE

In December, Palermo hosted the inaugural partner meeting of the UPSPACE project—an important milestone marking the formal start of our collaborative efforts towards a more sustainable future. UPSPACE aims to embed green skills into school curricula and promote urban regeneration as a strategy for fostering sustainable communities. This first in-person meeting was an opportunity for partners to connect, align on project objectives, and begin shaping a shared vision. We were pleased to welcome our partners from across Europe, each contributing…

The second GBS newsletter is out!

December 10, 2024

tobi

GBS

Discover the latest highlights from GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business. Learn more about our progress, upcoming activities, and how we support seniors in exploring green entrepreneurship. 🌍💡 📥 Download it below and stay up to date! GBS Newsletter #2 – English GBS Newsletter #2 – Deutsch Visit our project website: 👉 https://greenbusiness.einc.lt/

Highlights of the ARIES training course

December 8, 2024

sebastian

ARIES

Highlights of the ARIES training course The ARIES project recently held a remarkable training course in Palermo, Italy, from 12 to 15 November. The four-day event brought together partners and educators from across Europe, including representatives from Italy, Germany, Lithuania and Greece. It provided an opportunity to explore the potential of augmented and immersive reality (AR/IR) tools to transform educational practice. A hands-on journey into AR/IR The course offered participants a fully immersive experience working directly with AR/IR tools. Through…

Pre-Meeting: A great start to the CPD journey

November 28, 2024

sebastian

SMERALD

Pre-Meeting: A great start to the CPD journey With the SMERALD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course just weeks away, the project kicked off its preparations with a productive and engaging pre-meeting. Held online on Monday 25 November, the meeting provided an opportunity for participants to network, learn about the project and get a preview of the CPD agenda. Laying the foundations for successDespite busy schedules, several SME employees and project partners joined the meeting, bringing enthusiasm and curiosity to the…