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ENTAIL Project Meeting in Skopje

ENTAIL Project Partners Meet in Skopje for TPM and Study Visits

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

From 4–8 May 2026, partners of the ENTAIL project gathered in Skopje, North Macedonia, for a Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) and a series of study visits aimed at strengthening collaboration and exchanging good practices in vocational education and training (VET).

During the TPM, consortium partners reviewed the progress of the project, discussed ongoing activities, and aligned on the next steps for implementation. The ENTAIL project focuses on fostering the entrepreneurial and digital learning transformation of VET centres in Albania and Kosovo, while building the capacity of VET institutions and educators to effectively integrate entrepreneurship and digital learning into their educational practices.

The remainder of the visit was dedicated to study visits across various schools and companies in North Macedonia. Participants from Albania and Kosovo had the opportunity to gain first-hand insights into innovative programmes and approaches used to train young VET students in a range of sectors and specialisations. The visits provided valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange, inspiration, and the exploration of practical methods that can support the modernisation of VET education in the region.

The meeting and study visits further strengthened cooperation among project partners and reinforced the consortium’s shared commitment to enhancing digital and entrepreneurial education within VET systems.

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ENTAIL – EntrepreNeurship and digiTal leArning for VET centres In aLbania and Kosovo

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Projects & Initiatives.

ENTAIL aims to foster the entrepreneurial and digital learning transformation of Vocational Education and Training (VET) centres in Albania and Kosovo through an institution-wide approach aligned with national and EU priorities.

The project focuses on strengthening the capacity of VET leaders and educators to integrate entrepreneurship and digital learning into their institutions through targeted strategic action plans. At the same time, ENTAIL seeks to support students in developing entrepreneurial and digital competences in an interconnected and practical way, helping prepare them for the evolving demands of the labour market and digital economy.

SPARK: A powerful week for inclusive democracy in Poland

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

CARDET is pleased to share updates from its recent activities on the SPARK Project. On April 23rd, transnational partners convened in Warsaw, hosted by PROM, to strategize on fostering the political participation of young Europeans with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. The meeting played a key role in finalizing evidence-based policy recommendations and ensuring a coordinated approach across all six partner countries.

The momentum continued on April 24th in Radom with a major Advocacy Event, bringing together 76 young leaders. The event focused on amplifying the voices of young people who are often excluded from democratic processes. By presenting findings from national workshops, the partnership is actively working to bridge the “disability gap” and promote inclusive participation, ensuring that every young person has a seat at the political table.

Through these efforts, the SPARK Project continues to drive meaningful change towards a more accessible and inclusive European democracy.

Find out more about the project here.

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Celebrating Success: The INFINITE Project Concludes with a Grand Finale in Groningen!

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our INFINITE project! To mark the end of this incredible journey, partners gathered for a vibrant two-day final event that combined forward-thinking academic discussion with productive collaborative planning.

Day 1: STEM Education for Sustainable Futures

The event kicked off at the House of Connections at the University of Groningen with an inspiring conference titled “STEM Education for Sustainable Futures: Focusing on AI and informal education.”

The opening panel brought together esteemed experts, including Justin Dillon (UCL) and Digna Couso (Autonomous University of Barcelona), to discuss the intersection of AI and pedagogical practices. The afternoon was equally engaging, featuring hands-on workshops where participants explored:

  • The INFINITE AI Literacy Toolkit and Digital Hub.
  • Strategies for designing and piloting AI capacity building courses in higher education.
  • Crucial discussions on balancing AI with human connection to enhance student wellbeing.

Day 2: A Productive Partnership Finale

On the second day, the INFINITE consortium met at the University of Groningen Campus for a focused final meeting. It was a day of remarkable productivity as partners conducted final checks on all Work Packages (WPs):

  • Project Management & Quality Assurance (WP1): Finalizing reporting and evaluation strategies.
  • AI Literacy Toolkit (WP2): Celebrating the completion of this core resource.
  • AI Digital Hub (WP3): Reviewing the hub’s performance and meeting all Q&A targets.
  • Capacity Building (WP4): Preparing national and translational reports.
  • Sustainability (WP5): Planning for the long-term impact through a final newsletter, infographics, and a dedicated sustainability meeting.

Explore Our Results!

While the project is coming to an end, the resources we’ve built are just beginning their life! We warmly welcome educators, students, and professionals to visit our Digital Hub and explore the wealth of knowledge we’ve created.

Visit the INFINITE Project Page: https://infinite-erasmus.eu/

EDUDATA: Enhancing Data Use, Governance and Informed Decision Making in Digital Education Across Europe

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Education, Projects & Initiatives.

The EDUDATA project aims to strengthen the capacity of European education systems to make evidence-informed decisions in digital education by designing, piloting, and validating a multilevel governance model for digital education data. The project addresses the fragmented nature of educational data by proposing a shared governance structure that enables data collected at the school level to be used at national and EU levels.

The project’s specific objectives include:

  • Mapping and analyzing existing digital education data sources at EU and national levels to identify gaps and governance structures.
  • Engaging stakeholders, including policymakers and school leaders, through structured consultations to co-develop project outputs.
  • Designing the EDUDATA Model, a conceptual governance framework for ethical and effective data use.
  • Piloting and validating the model in diverse school settings to assess its usability and impact on decision-making.
  • Developing an interactive, multilingual online version of the model to ensure broad accessibility.

The official website of the project will be soon available.

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The Launch of the ACT4DYS E-Portfolio

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

ACT4DYS E-Portfolio has officially been released. A key outcome of the project aimed at promoting disability-inclusive development and sustainable urban environments across Europe.

The ACT4DYS E-Portfolio is a dynamic, multilingual online resource showcasing innovative case studies, best practices, and effective approaches from across Europe. Designed for youth workers, young people, and policymakers, the portfolio highlights impactful initiatives in accessible transportation, inclusive public and green spaces, and the empowerment of youth in climate action.

Through its interactive case studies, users can explore practical examples and gain inspiration to adopt or adapt inclusive solutions within their own local contexts. The portfolio supports a shared European vision of cities that are more accessible, sustainable, and inclusive for all.

In addition, the E-Portfolio features five research infographics presenting key findings from the ACT4DYS project’s desk research and focus groups conducted between May and July 2025 in Cyprus, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, and Belgium. These infographics capture national policies, good practices, and local perspectives on sustainable urban mobility, accessible public spaces, and disability-inclusive planning. The findings draw on European databases, national reports, and community discussions with young people, youth workers, and young persons with disabilities.

Discover practical tools and inspiring examples that contribute to building more inclusive and sustainable communities across Europe here.

CARDET Perma-Digital series of teachers training

Empowering Primary Educators in Cyprus to Foster Digital Wellbeing through PERMA-Digital

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

CARDET along with our partners from the Institute of Development and INNOVADE LI, have successfully delivered a series of training sessions focused on promoting digital wellbeing within and beyond school environments, grounded in the PERMA-Digital model.

A total of 56 primary education teachers and school staff from six schools across Cyprus participated in the trainings. The initiative addressed the increasingly relevant topic of digital wellbeing, equipping educators with practical tools and pedagogical approaches that can be directly applied in the classroom.

The training programme was structured across four sessions, covering:

  • An introduction to digital wellbeing and the PERMA-Digital framework, which integrates principles of positive psychology with the European DigComp and LifeComp frameworks
  • Practical ways to embed PERMA principles into teaching through digital tools and classroom activities
  • A whole-school approach to digital wellbeing, including the development of school vision and community engagement
  • The ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Suno, and NotebookLM in educational practice

Participants highlighted the relevance of the topic, the usefulness of the tools presented, and the value of exchanging ideas through interactive and collaborative activities.

The training series was recognised with the All Digital Weeks 2026 Award in the category of “Digital Wellbeing”.

Following the completion of the trainings, the project now moves into its next phase, where educators will implement the PERMA-Digital approach in their classrooms. Through this “learning by doing” methodology, teachers will work with their students to apply the principles in practice, monitor progress, and foster measurable improvements in students’ digital wellbeing.

To learn more about the project and all the updates visit its website.

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ΕDU-WELL: Advancing Ethical, Comparative and Interoperable Educational Data Systems through an Adapted Welfare Index Framework

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Projects & Initiatives.

EDU-WELL is an EU-funded project transforming how educational data is collected, shared, and used across Europe’s primary, secondary, and vocational education systems. By reframing education as a public welfare ecosystem, it moves beyond fragmented metrics toward a more integrated, equitable, and policy-relevant approach.

The project will develop the EDU-WELL Index to capture well-being and learning conditions, alongside a robust data governance framework and an interactive dashboard. Delivering tools such as an EU policy roadmap, EDU-WELL aims to improve data interoperability, strengthen well-being monitoring, and empower policymakers to build more inclusive, responsive, and future-ready education systems.

EDUwell kick off meeting in Brussels

Future-Proofing Education: The EDU-WELL Project Officially Kicks Off in Brussels

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of EDU-WELL, a transformative three-year digital initiative dedicated to Ethical & Interoperable Data Exchange for Well-Being and Learning. On April 7th and 8th, project partners gathered at the KMOP Policy Center in Brussels to set the wheels in motion for this ambitious journey.

Laying the Foundation

Led by KMOP Policy Centre, Brussels, the two-day kick-off meeting focused on aligning the consortium’s vision for a digital ecosystem where data serves the holistic needs of learners while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

The sessions dove deep into the project’s core technical and strategic pillars:

  • Data Ethics & Frameworks: ETHOS led discussions on WP2, focusing on the key decisions and structures required for ethical data exchange.
  • Logic & Integration: Partners HEADWAY and KMOP Policy Centre outlined the interconnected logic between WP3 and WP4, ensuring a seamless flow from theoretical frameworks to practical outputs.
  • Visibility & Impact: EMPHASYS unveiled the draft visual identity and logo proposals, sparking collaborative discussions on how to best communicate EDU-WELL’s mission to the wider educational community.

What’s Next?

Beyond the technical architecture, the meeting established robust coordination tools and financial guidelines to ensure the project’s long-term sustainability. As we move forward, the immediate focus shifts to:

  • Finalizing the Dissemination Plan and project visual identity.
  • Executing short-term priorities within WP2 (Data Exchange).
  • Strengthening partner contributions to ensure a diverse, multi-disciplinary approach to digital well-being.

Stay tuned as we begin this three-year mission to bridge the gap between digital innovation and student well-being!

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Digital Harmony Project Advances with Successful 3rd Transnational Partners Meeting in Poland

Written by Nikolina Frangoullidou on . Posted in Project News.

The 3rd Transnational Partners Meeting of the Digital Harmony project, held in Poland, marked another important milestone for the initiative, bringing together partners in a collaborative and highly productive environment. 

Building on this strong momentum, the partnership is now moving forward with the implementation of the fourth and fifth work packages. A key focus of this next phase is the active engagement of schools, which are warmly invited to collaborate in upcoming Intergenerational Training and After-School Projects.

As part of its commitment to capacity building, the Digital Harmony project will deliver specialized training sessions tailored for students, older adults, and teachers. These sessions aim to foster “digital harmony” by bridging generational gaps, enhancing digital skills, and promoting student well-being.

By joining this international consortium, schools will have the opportunity to participate in innovative workshops and benefit from high-quality training materials designed to strengthen connections between generations and support inclusive, well-balanced digital education environments.

The meeting was characterized by a friendly atmosphere and constructive exchanges, enabling all partners to present clear updates on project management, the development of training materials, and the project’s impact frameworks.