Cluvex

☘️ The CLUVEX project was presented at the Climate University (CU) Annual Meeting. For more information ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e3FqBfnT

☘️ The CLUVEX project monthly online meeting took place on 5 November 2024. The CLUVEX Partners representatives (16 persons in total) attended the meeting. This meeting followed up the outcomes of the previous monthly meeting in September 2024. The main focus of this monthly meeting is to evaluate and discuss outcomes (incl. pros and cons for students and for moderators) of the 1st Virtual Exchange (VE) Week for students which took place 14-18 October 2024. For more information: https://lnkd.in/ddiyPUej

🍀 More than 400 participants registered for the 1st Virtual Exchange (VE) Week, which took place from 14-18 October 2024. 📌 The 5-day online event, running from Monday to Friday, allowed participants to attend short lectures on climate-related topics, learn to use web-based tools for the visualization, analysis, and interpretation of climate data, and collaborate in teams on Personal and Collaborative “Climate Utopia” exercises. The event also featured group discussions and other interactive activities. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dVJAmDTE

📢 CLUVEX Moderator training again!!! For more information https://lnkd.in/dMqZZE3k

✅ The CLUVEX Training #4 for moderators took place online on 5th September 2024. More than 40 moderators attended the online training. 🔊 The main focus was placed on introduction of content and main topics of the CLUVEX guidebooks developed as e-living documents for students and moderators who will participate in the VE Weeks. These include the VEG (Virtual Exchange Guidebook), the CLG (Climate Literacy Guidebook), and the Climate Messenger Code of Conduct (CMC). For more information ➡ https://lnkd.in/dCYukUeN

☘The University of Helsinki is hosting a joint meeting of the ClimEd and CLUVEX Erasmus+ projects from June 26 to 28, 2024. We’re thrilled to welcome colleagues from Odesa Mechnikov National University, Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, and Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University, who are joining us onsite for this important event. ✔ Together, we're working on innovative educational strategies to address climate change and urban planning. Stay tuned for more updates on our collaborative efforts!

The University of Helsinki is hosting a joint meeting of the ClimEd/CLUVEX Erasmus+ projects from June 26 to 28, 2024. Colleagues from Odesa Mechnikov National University, Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, and Bila Tserkva National Agrarian University are participating in the meeting onsite. For more information⬇ https://lnkd.in/dYNX3AX3

☘ The CLUVEX project will be presented at the Climate University (CU) Annual Meeting to be held during 5-7 November 2024 (Oulu, Finland). Agenda of the CU annual meeting will include sessions and presentations on introduction to climate project fair, pitch talks, posters, panel discussion “What’s up in climate education?”, CU Action group meetings, climate education theme and discussion about potential collaboration(s), small group discussions, collaborative working, CU course-specific meetings. For more information 👇 https://lnkd.in/dDa6ZzCf

☘ CLUVEX Virtual Exchange Moderators' Training Kicks Off on Zoom ♻ The inaugural session of the CLUVEX Virtual Exchange moderators' training commenced on May 8, hosted via Zoom. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 57 individuals eager to contribute to this innovative initiative. During the first training session (TR1), moderators delved into various essential aspects of the Virtual Exchange paradigm. Participants gained insights into the overarching concept of CLUVEX and were briefed on the meticulously crafted daily agenda for the inaugural virtual exchange week scheduled to unfold from October 14 to 18. The University of Helsinki's DigiCampus emerged as a central hub, set to host all course materials vital for both moderators and students. Noteworthy highlights from TR1 included presentations by key figures such as Hanna Lappalainen, shedding light on the CLUVEX project and Virtual Exchange concepts. Alexander Mahura elucidated the program specifics tailored for the upcoming Virtual Exchange Week, while Aleksi Vauhkonen provided invaluable guidance on accessing course materials via DigiCampus. Petri Clusius wrapped up the session with a comprehensive tutorial on leveraging Zoom effectively for facilitating discussions within breakout rooms. For those intrigued by the prospect of CLUVEX moderator training, registration is open via the following link: CLUVEX Moderator Training Registration. Alternatively, interested individuals can reach out via email using the contact details available at CLUVEX Contacts. The moderators' training series is set to continue with upcoming sessions, each offering unique insights and skill-building opportunities: ✔ TR2 - Climate University MOOCs on May 14, featuring Laura Riuttanen from the University of Helsinki. ✔ TR3 - Soft skills on May 27, led by Valeriya Ovcharuk from OSENU, Arsen Aproyan from YSU, and Lisa Kalkowski from the Bioart Society. ✔ TR4 - CLUVEX handbooks & materials, scheduled for the beginning of September, featuring Maria Dominguez from the University of Helsinki and Valeriya Ovcharuk from OSENU. ✔ TR5 - CLUVEX Group Exercise “Climate Utopia,” slated to begin in September, with contributions from Maria Dominguez, Alexander Mahura, Risto Makkonen, Stefan Fronzek, Yvonne Billimore, and Antti Rajala. These interactive sessions, each spanning 1 to 2 hours, promise to equip moderators with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively facilitate CLUVEX Virtual Exchanges, fostering collaborative learning and meaningful dialogue on pressing climate-related topics. ▶ For further updates and to join this transformative initiative, interested parties are encouraged to stay tuned to the CLUVEX website and official communication channels. 📧 Contact: CLUVEX Project Team Email: contact@cluvex.org

✅ The University of Helsinki has formalized the CLUVEX virtual exchange valid one credit per week. Now all students and moderators, also outside University of Helsinki, participating in the CLUVEX virtual exchange can get one credit point when they register for the virtual exchange course through the Open University. We are still looking for volunteers for the moderator training and give those who participated in it, e.g. internship certificate. The first interactive training of the moderator training will take place on May 8. You can register for training here: https://lnkd.in/dCQSavXp The first virual exchange week will take place October 14-18, 2024. The University of Helsinki will probably open Open University registration for the course before the summer, in August at the latest. ✔ Further information will follow soon.