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

08/04/2026
Future-Proofing Education: The EDU-WELL Project Officially Kicks Off in Brussels

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!

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project Number: 101259873

Target Groups

School leaders, School staff, Academics, Researchers, Policy makers, VET professionals, Public bodies

Education Level

Primary education, Secondary, VET