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AgriTECH – Alliance for Innovative Learning Environment in Advanced Agriculture through Technology and Management

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

The AgriTECH project aim is to transform agricultural education by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing into modern agricultural practices. The project seeks to develop a comprehensive educational ecosystem that addresses skills gaps in the agricultural sector, promoting interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. Its mission is to merge technical and non-technical skills, encouraging creativity, entrepreneurship, and co-innovation through the establishment of incubators and the creation of the AgriTECH Manager profile.

The project focuses on preparing the next generation of professionals to navigate challenges and opportunities in advanced agricultural technologies. It will achieve this by developing new teaching methods, assessment techniques, and learning resources utilizing emerging technologies like virtual and augmented reality, gamification, and adaptive learning. AgriTECH aims to cultivate critical skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking, ensuring that learners are equipped with the competencies needed for success in the Digital Transformation (DT) domains.

Additionally, AgriTECH emphasizes corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, aiming to enhance the quality and relevance of education and training in the agricultural sector. By fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and supporting innovation across Europe, AgriTECH seeks to build a strong foundation for the future of agriculture and its technological integration.

Easter Giving

Written by Veronica Charalambous on . Posted in Community Actions.

This Easter, CARDET proudly supported three meaningful initiatives: Adopt a Family for Easter by Παγκύπριο Συντονιστικό Συμβούλιο Εθελοντισμού (ΠΣΣΕ), as well as actions by Πασυκαφ / Pasykaf and Generation for Change CY, joining forces to make a greater impact through our #twenty4twenty campaign. 🐣💛

🐰🌷 Our team purchased their Easter candles from PASYKAF and collected a wide range of essential items from clothes and food to baby supplies and Easter treats, spreading warmth, hope, and joy to families and individuals in need! 🌸💖

#CARDET20years#CARDET#CommunitySupport#twenty4twenty

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.