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DISCOVER Delivers New Training Curricula and Online ToT for Tunisian VET Professionals

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

In April 2025, the DISCOVER project completed a significant milestone with the development of training resources for professionals in the Tunisian VET sector, and the implementation of an online Training of Trainers.

More specifically, the project consortium developed two structured training curricula: the Curriculum for VET Providers, and the Curriculum for VET Trainers.

The training curriculum for VET Trainers was designed to respond to evolving capacity-building needs by strengthening competences in digital teaching methodologies. The training curriculum for VET Providers was specifically tailored to the digital transformation challenges faced by Tunisian VET centres, by offering a structured framework, practical guidance and targeted training.

Both training curricula follow a blended learning methodology, combining online self-paced learning with face-to-face components. To accompany these resources, a Master Trainers’ Handbook was also produced. The Handbook serves as a practical guide for the trainers responsible for delivering the curricula within Tunisian VET centres.

All three resources have been published and are freely accessible via the recently launched DISCOVER e-learning platform: https://e-learning.discoverproject.eu/

Following their finalisation and publication, the project partners CARDET, UNIC and EUROTRAINING implemented an online Training of Trainers, during which the resources were presented to the group of “DISCOVER Master Trainers” and practical guidance was provided on how to implement them within local contexts. These Master Trainers were nominated by the three participating Tunisian VET centres: CFA Bizerte, CSFAG Ariana and CFA Menzel Bourguiba.

The online ToT was successfully completed, with strong engagement and active participation from the Tunisian trainers, who are now preparing the implementation of the curricula at their respective VET centres with VET providers and VET trainers.

Learn more about the project by visiting the project’s website.

RURACTIVE Partners Gather in Zadar for Key Project Meetings

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

From April 7 to 9, the RURACTIVE project convened its Steering Committee and General Assembly meetings at the historic Rector’s Palace in Zadar, Croatia. The three-day gathering brought together partners from across Europe to review progress and align on next steps toward inclusive, innovative, and sustainable rural development.

The event opened with the Steering Committee meeting, where work package leaders shared updates and outlined timelines for the months ahead. On the second day, the General Assembly united all project partners for a dynamic agenda of presentations, discussions, and a review of the open call results.

Wednesday featured two parallel sessions: a Local Community Trainer (LCT) gathering focused on community design training, and the first Solutions Analysis Research Symposium. The symposium highlighted research on rural development dynamics, innovation types, and gender-inclusive approaches, followed by interactive workshops and collaborative planning for future outputs.

This milestone event reinforced collaboration among partners and laid the groundwork for the project’s next phase. Activities continue through April 11, with peer-to-peer exchanges aimed at hands-on learning and local knowledge transfer across pilot regions.

Read more about RURACTIVE’s initiatives here.

GLITTER Project Kicks Off in Athens to Promote Digital Well-Being in Schools

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

The GLITTER project officially launched with a successful kick-off meeting on April 9, 2025, in Athens, hosted by Konnektable Technologies. The event brought together the international consortium, including partners from Ireland, Cyprus, Poland, Romania, and Italy, to lay the foundation for a three-year collaboration for a transformative three-year collaboration in digital education and well-being.

Over the next 36 months, GLITTER will develop and test a whole-school approach that integrates innovative, evidence-based tools to support digital well-being in primary, lower, and upper secondary education. These tools will be piloted in 20 schools across Europe, helping educators create safer, more inclusive, and empowering digital environments for young learners.

During the meeting, partners discussed the project’s objectives, mapped out best practices, and planned the development of practical tools that educators can implement in the classroom. They also explored ways to connect policy, research, and educational practice to ensure effectiveness and long-term impact.

With strong collaboration and a shared vision, GLITTER aims to help every child thrive in the digital age. Stay tuned for more updates, pilot activities, and resources as the project progresses.

GLITTER – Strengthening Learners’ Digital Well-being Using Effective Teaching Practices and Digital Environments

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Digital Learning, Education, Health & Wellbeing, Projects & Initiatives.

The main goal of GLITTER initiative is to support evidence-informed policy at European level by developing and testing a whole school approach that brings several evidence-based tools and practices into a coherent whole to enhance digital well-being in and through school education.

The main goal will be achieved through the following specific objectives:

  1. Identify best practices and case studies conducted at International, European, national, and regional levels which champions digital wellbeing in schools;
  2. Define a whole school approach to digital wellbeing and practical instruments that can promote wellbeing in digital education environments;
  3. Pilot, test, evaluate and refine the GLITTER practical instruments and explore the effectiveness of a whole school approach to digital wellbeing in a range of different subjects and age groups in schools in four EU countries;
  4. Develop policy recommendations aimed at promoting a culture of digital wellbeing in and through education at primary, lower and upper secondary levels;
  5. Increase visibility of the project outcomes and maximize the impact of the project.

GLITTER will provide a better understanding of the concept of digital wellbeing in and through education at primary, lower and upper secondary levels with the aim of gaining evidence-based and contextual knowledge towards sustainable integration of research results into the school practices, teacher education and educational policy. It will design and pilot in 20 primary and secondary schools from 4 EU countries – Cyprus, Italy, Poland and Romania – practical instruments and practices for a digital wellbeing whole school approach aimed to pursue the wellbeing of children and young people in order to maximize their potential and self-realization and supporting their empowerment and safety in online environments.

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact with Key Partners! 

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in 20 Years of Impact.

As we are getting ready to wrap up our role as the official EPALE Ambassador for Cyprus (Dec 2022 – Dec 2024), we want to express our sincere gratitude to the EPALE Community for a truly enriching and inspiring collaboration. 💙

Over the past two years, CARDET has proudly supported the promotion of the EPALE platform as a dynamic space for sharing knowledge, connecting professionals, and strengthening the field of adult education. Together, we helped grow an engaged community of users, enriched the platform with blogs, articles, resources, and news, and contributed to the advancement of lifelong learning in Cyprus.

A special thank you to Elsa Neophytou, and her colleagues at the EPALE  for the excellent collaboration and for being a vital partner to our vision. 

The journey doesn’t end here! We will continue our commitment to empowering adult education and learning opportunities for all! 🙌📘

#EPALE #CARDET #AdultEducation #LifelongLearning

Blood Donation

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Community Actions.

As part of our #twenty4twenty campaign, our team rolled up their sleeves at the Blood Donation Centre in Engomi to donate blood and give the gift of life. 💉🩸

Every donation can save up to three lives, a powerful reminder that small acts of kindness can have a life-changing impact! We are deeply grateful to continue standing by our community and giving back in ways that truly matter.

#CARDET20years #twenty4twenty #blooddonation #communityimpact #togetherwegrow

The PERSONA Project Releases Its First Newsletter

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

The first newsletter of the PERSONA Project is now available, offering key updates and insights from the project’s ongoing efforts to transform agricultural Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through micro-credentials.

PERSONA seeks to modernise agricultural TVET by introducing flexible and targeted learning opportunities that better respond to the evolving needs of the labour market. The project’s innovative approach aims to empower learners and improve the relevance and quality of vocational education.

From major achievements of Work Package 1 (WP1), to provide a preview of upcoming activities the PERSONA project continues to pave the way for more accessible and impactful TVET systems.

Explore the newsletter below, and find out more about the project here!

INFINITE – Artificial Intelligence for Professional and Pedagogical Practices in Higher Education

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Digital Learning, Education, Projects & Initiatives.

INFINITE – artificial intelligence For professional and pedagogical practices in Higher Education aims to make the best use of AI for teaching, learning and assessment in Higher Education (HE).

The project aims to prepare:

  • Academics to use AI for innovative teaching and assessment, promoting students’ understanding of the interdisciplinary nature and implications this emerging technology has in various fields.
  • Students to leverage AI for their learning, through a complementary blended course designed for them.

    The project is based on four specific objectives:
  1. Raising awareness about the affordances and challenges of AI for professional and pedagogical practices in HE.
  2. Developing hands-on resources for HE academics to recognize and leverage AI for their professional and pedagogical practice.
  3. Building HE academics’ and students’ digital competences, readiness and resilience to effectively use AI.
  4. Promoting higher education institutions’ digital transformation through capacity-building and preparedness of the HE community.

PERSONA – Development of a Hybrid Human-AI Personalised Learning Path for VET for Innovation in Agriculture

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Digital Learning, Education, Projects & Initiatives, Sustainable Development & Entrepreneurship.

The PERSONA project aims at supporting the development of measures and programmes needed to develop the human capital needed to improve productivity, adopt new processes and technologies, improve financial planning and business development capabilities, product innovation and research, deliver environmental efficiency and sustainability, marketing, and market development. At the producer level, the project aims at supporting the development of ongoing and lifelong education, training, and knowledge transfer programmes to ensure farmers have the tools and skills needed to develop their enterprises, maximise their profit, and utilise their resources in a productive but sustainable manner. This will require supporting farmers in integrating the latest technologies and processes in their day-to-day operations. Thus, the project focuses on harnessing the capabilities of educational institutions in developing the skills of the European agri-food sector.

List of concrete objectives:

  • To innovate the learning processes, products, and services offered by Agricultural TVET Education in order to build and support and inclusive and connected vocational education and training system, contributing to innovation.
  • To improve Agricultural TVET Education and mainstream innovation into institutional strategies, also through new digital technologies.
  • To enhance the ability of Agricultural TVET Education to provide transversal and technical skills for innovation.

To strengthen the relationships between Agricultural TVET Education and other AKIS actors at a European level.

SHOREWINNER Platform: A New Networking Hub for Offshore Renewable Energy Professionals

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Project News.

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) sector has a new home for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and career growth. The SHOREWINNER Platform is now live, offering professionals, students, trainees, and entrepreneurs a dedicated space to connect, learn, and thrive.

What is the SHOREWINNER Platform?

The SHOREWINNER Platform is an innovative online community designed to bring together key players in the ORE industry. Whether you are seeking career opportunities, expert insights, or business development resources, this platform serves as your go-to networking hub.

Key Features of the Platform:

  • SHOREWINNER Community of Practice (CoP): A dedicated space for members to engage and exchange ideas, fostering collaboration on community development and governance within the offshore wind energy sector.
  • Competences Platform: Access a wide range of entrepreneurial tools and startup and learning resources, industry best practices, and research materials to enhance your knowledge and professional growth.
  • Learning Space: Opportunities for continuous learning, skill development, and professional training tailored to the evolving needs of the ORE industry, as well as educational resources including research papers and case studies.
  • Collaboration Opportunities: Connect with industry experts, facilitate partnerships among SMEs, and gain support for entrepreneurship initiatives to establish or expand businesses in the ORE sector.
  • Exclusive job opportunities and industry insights: Stay ahead in your career with access to sector-specific job postings, expert perspectives, and the latest industry trends.

Why Join?

By becoming part of the SHOREWINNER community, you gain access to a growing network of experts and like-minded professionals across various EU countries. Engage in meaningful discussions, exchange knowledge, and leverage invaluable resources to propel your career, business, or educational journey forward.

The platform is designed to facilitate the establishment and consolidation of the SHOREWINNER Community of Practice (CoP), serving as a central hub for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration among stakeholders in the Southern European offshore wind energy sector.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and grow within the ORE sector. Join SHOREWINNER Networking Platform today!

Subscribe now: https://shorewinner.circle.so/ 

Stay tuned for more updates here!