From Laos to Europe: exploring new models to strengthen university research

With RESET, Lao and European universities strengthen collaboration in research and innovation. Study visits to Alicante and Freiburg provided opportunities for comparison on research management models, technology transfer and sustainability.

Artificial intelligence and gender-based violence: take part in the SHIELD research

SHIELD is gathering opinions and perspectives to develop safer, more accessible and more ethical digital tools.

Women and the agri-food sector: how the sector is changing and prospects for labour market inclusion

AWARE’s International Report analyses the challenges and opportunities for promoting the entry and re-entry of women into the agri-food sector, highlighting the role of social innovation in fostering greater inclusion.

Sustainable Project Management in Western Balkan Universities

Five universities in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina have piloted new Sustainable Project Management programmes to strengthen skills, tools and partnerships, and to promote more sustainable management in universities across the Western Balkans.

Revolutionary Disabilities: Disability Pride Palermo Returns

From 30 September to 11 October, Disability Pride Palermo returns with events, activities and discussions focusing on accessibility, participation and self-determination, culminating in the parade on 10 October dedicated to ‘Revolutionary Disabilities’.

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Agroecology as a common ground: CESIE at the AEMED Congress 2025

Agroecology is not just a concept, it is a pathway to sustainability, resilience, and social innovation. At CESIE, we believe in the power of agroecological and climate smart practices to transform food systems and build stronger connections between people, knowledge, and the environment.

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Supporting unaccompanied foreign minors means standing alongside those who protect them

Guaranteeing rights and protection to refugees means building effective, humane, and fair reception systems every day. However, for unaccompanied minors, the path is still long: they are often victims of trafficking, violence, and exploitation, and face enormous barriers to accessing education, healthcare, and emotional support. As of 31 December 2023, there were over 23,000 in Italy, with more than a quarter in Sicily.

Schools in transformation: voices from Europe for a more empathetic and participatory education

Schools in transformation: voices from Europe for a more empathetic and participatory education

The CARB – Creative Approach to Resilience and Bravery in Secondary Education project was created to innovate educational practices in secondary schools through inclusive and participatory approaches that promote empathy, active listening, and emotional well-being. At the heart of the project lies the CARB Toolkit, a pedagogical resource designed to guide teachers through a formative and experimental process that combines the methodology of deep democracy with art as a means of personal and collective expression.