Higher Education and Research

Contributes to the development of society, innovation and knowledge.

Rights and Justice

Help develop measures to counter violence and discrimination.

Adults

Supports adults in enhancing skills to promote their professional growth and participation in social and civic life.

School

Promotes quality and efficiency in education.

Youth

Supports and promotes educational activities, training courses and mobility projects aimed at young people.

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About us

CESIE ETS is a European center for studies and initiatives based in Palermo, Sicily.

Approach to education

CESIE ETS was founded in 2001 inspired by Danilo Dolci's commitment.

Cooperation Networks

Our projects are supported by many cooperative networks.

Funds 2021-2027

New funding and cooperation opportunities offered by the European Commission for the period 2021-2027.

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The actions undertaken and the tangible results achieved through our initiatives

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Work with us

Working at CESIE is more than just a job.

Stage

One of the most important training tools for those entering the world of work.

Learning experiences

The voice of those who seize the opportunity to live and work in another country with CESIE ETS.

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Local Cooperation Department

Promotes inclusive participatory processes and acts to reduce poverty and educational inequality.

International Cooperation Department

Creates opportunities for economic, social, educational and cultural development through joint work with third countries.

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ABCinEnergy on stage at European Higher Education and Transformation Week 2026

From October 12 to 15, CESIE ETS participated in the European Higher Education Transformation Week 2026 in Brussels, presenting ABCinEnergy’s methodology and the Habit Tracker Platform to promote more informed and sustainable energy consumption.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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News

Spettacolo teatrale USERS al Teatro Montevergini

Spettacolo teatrale USERS al Teatro Montevergini

Mar 5, 2012 |

Theatrical Performance USERS at the Montevergini Theatre From Sunday 11th to Friday 16th 2012 the CESIE – European Centre of Studies and Initiatives – puts on the play USERS at the Montevergini Theatre of Palermo. Users was born in the field of the VSAV project  -...

Best wishes!

Best wishes!

Dec 19, 2011 |

During its first 10 years, CESIE has managed – along with you – to carry out projects and to create places aimed at participation and change…

Workshop on Leonardo Mobility Programme’s opportunities

Workshop on Leonardo Mobility Programme’s opportunities

Dec 16, 2011 |

On the 5th and 6th of December, CESIE organised and hosted an International Workshop in Palermo, to explore different possibilities of projects proposal and implementation, within the Lifelong Learning Programme, focusing on the Leonardo Mobility Programme....

NewTwin: the manual

NewTwin: the manual

Dec 16, 2011 |

The “NewTwin EU Dissemination Seminar” – second and last meeting within the NewTwin project – took place in Palermo from 14th to 19th November. 16 representatives and employees of different municipalities coming from Latvia, Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Denmark, France...

Ubuntu III: Europe lands in Palermo with 18 new volunteers

Ubuntu III: Europe lands in Palermo with 18 new volunteers

Nov 16, 2011 |

In november 18 new volunteers, coming from all around Europe, arrived in Palermo, with the aim to offer for 9 months their contribution and time to different organizations, all united under the same mission: promote the integration of the immigrants in Palermo and...