Find out the newest updates from GBS – Empowering Citizens’ Self-Employment in Green Business. Explore our recent achievements, get inspired by project activities, and see what’s next on our journey. 🌱🚀 📥 Download it below and keep following our work! GBS Newsletter #3 – English GBS Newsletter #3 – Deutsch Visit our project website: 👉 https://greenbusiness.einc.lt/
From 6–8 May 2025, the GBS project brought together adult educators from across Europe for a three-day training in Almada, Portugal, hosted by our partner StoryTellMe. Under the theme “How to Facilitate the e-Studio: Green Business – a Way for Senior Citizens’ Self-Employment,” the event focused on preparing educators to guide and inspire seniors on their green entrepreneurship journey. 📍 Taking place at NOVALMADA VELHA, the programme combined expert sessions, collaborative workshops, and cultural exchange. A highlight of the first…
Racism and discrimination continue to challenge Europe’s commitment to equality, justice, and social unity. Despite existing laws across all EU member states prohibiting racial discrimination, it has become clear that legislation alone cannot fully address the systemic issues. A 2023 EU-wide survey reveals that a majority of people perceive widespread discrimination in their countries based on factors such as being Roma (65%), skin colour (61%), ethnic origin (60%), gender identity (specifically transgender status, 57%), and sexual orientation (54%). Additionally, about…
Schools are more than places of learning – they are spaces where values and habits for life are formed.If we want a greener Europe, schools must play a central role in fostering environmental awareness, responsibility, and action.UPSPACE believes that by equipping teachers and students with the right skills and experiences, schools can become laboratories for sustainability, where ideas for greener communities are born.
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,…
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…
TRAIL Training Course: Advancing Inclusive Mobility for Disadvantaged Adults We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the TRAIL C1 Training Course, a landmark event that brought together 24 dedicated participants from across Europe for a truly transformative learning journey. This five-day intensive course, part of the broader TRAIL project, focused on fostering inclusive learning mobility specifically tailored for adults facing mental health and neurodivergence challenges. The training combined expert presentations, peer-to-peer exchange, and hands-on group activities to build…
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.
Exploring AI Together When we invited Kanal4 to join the SMERALD piloting, their starting point was typical for many SMEs: AI was clearly relevant, but there had never been enough time, structure, or confidence to explore it properly. It wasn’t a lack of interest—it was simply the reality of daily business. For them, AI was something you should look into, but never quite got around to. Opening the door: from uncertainty to orientation Our first goal at blinc was simple:…
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…