Projects – Page 3

Environmental Action in Practice at the Kartoffelfest in Reinhausen

October 1, 2025

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,…

Nachhaltigkeit in Göttinger Schulen: Round Table der BNE-Beauftragten

September 28, 2025

sarawiemann

UPSPACE

Am 23. September 2025 lud die Stadt Göttingen ihre BNE-Beauftragten und interessierte Lehrkräfte zum regulären Netzwerktreffen ein. Im ersten Teil des Treffens nutzten die Teilnehmenden die Gelegenheit, im Rahmen des europäischen UpSpace-Projekts an einem Round Table über Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE) zu diskutieren. „Wir engagieren uns oft in unserer Freizeit zusätzlich – das ist auf Dauer nicht tragbar“, sagt eine Lehrkraft. Dank des Netzwerktreffens der Stadt können sich die Lehrkräfte austauschen und positive Erfahrungen in weitere Schulen tragen. Zeit, Geld und Freiräume – die größten…

The SMERALD Effect: 3 Key Findings Driving Sustainable AI Adoption

September 23, 2025

sebastian

SMERALD

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…

Community Dialogue on Water-Abstraction Rules

September 17, 2025

sebastian

GEA

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…

Roundtable Insights on Local Flood-Management Measures

September 15, 2025

sebastian

GEA

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…

Join Us for the SMERALD Final Conference

September 8, 2025

sebastian

SMERALD

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…

Final Frontier: Shape the Future of Inclusive Mobility at the TRAIL Project’s Final Conference!

September 4, 2025

vianne

TRAIL

Final Frontier: Shape the Future of Inclusive Mobility at the TRAIL Project’s Final Conference! The TRAIL Project is powering into its thrilling final stage, offering a groundbreaking chance for learners from vulnerable communities to directly influence how we approach inclusive mobility learning across Europe. This pioneering initiative has spent its duration working toward a crucial goal: making the experience of learning and traveling abroad more inviting and attainable for everyone, especially those who currently face barriers to mobility. Your Voice,…

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

September 3, 2025

sebastian

UNITE

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…

Looking Ahead: Teacher Training in Thessaloniki

September 2, 2025

sebastian

UPSPACE

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.

Insight into environmental education at WPZ-RUZ Reinhausen

September 2, 2025

sebastian

UPSPACE

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…